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GHOST script analysis

GHOST script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

Banker Sam and artist Molly settle into their new loft while Sam’s best friend Carl juggles work and friendship. After Sam’s murder by Carl, his ghost seeks help from fake medium Oda Mae to protect Molly and thwart Carl’s betrayal. As Sam learns to influence the living world, Molly’s faith in Oda Mae is tested before the spirit’s daring plan culminates in a life-saving finale.

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

20%

Introduces Sam, Molly and Carl renovating their loft and finding the penny that symbolizes their future.

2

Theme Stated

Scene 22 / Page 22 / 5% target

30%

Oda Mae channels Sam telling Molly “Ditto,” hinting that love transcends even death.

Ditto. Tell her 'ditto'.
3

Set-Up

Scenes 1-7 / Pages 1-7 / 10% target

30%

We see Sam’s banking world, his romance with Molly, and his bond with Carl before the inciting tragedy.

4

Catalyst

Scene 14 / Page 14 / 12% target

40%

Sam is killed during the mugging at Molly’s apartment, transforming him into a ghost.

5

Debate

Scene 18 / Page 18 / 20% target

30%

Sam confronts the seance fraud and wrestles with how to reach Molly and influence the living.

What a crock of shit!
6

Break into Two

Scene 19 / Page 19 / 25% target

40%

Sam enlists Oda Mae to act as his medium and begin contacting Molly.

There's a woman, Molly Jensen. She's in terrible danger. The man who killed me broke into our apartment....
7

B Story

Scene 22 / Page 22 / 30% target

30%

The emotional subplot starts as Molly meets Oda Mae and begins to believe Sam is communicating.

8

Fun and Games

Scene 23 / Page 23 / 40% target

30%

Oda Mae channels Sam to warn Molly of danger, showcasing early ghostly interventions.

are you doing this to me? I don't believe a word you're saying. Sam is dead. He's dead.
9

Midpoint

Scene 50 / Page 50 / 50% target

40%

Oda Mae, guided by Sam, successfully withdraws $4M from the bank— a triumph that shifts the stakes.

Ask how Bobby and Snooky are.
10

Bad Guys Close In

Scene 54 / Page 54 / 65% target

30%

Carl discovers the account is closed and grows suspicious, tightening his grip on Molly.

11

All Is Lost

Scene 33 / Page 33 / 75% target

40%

Molly learns Oda Mae is a fraud at the police station, losing faith in the only link to Sam.

Look, you've gotta believe me. I don't even believe this stuff, myself. But this is real. Do you...
12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 34 / Page 34 / 80% target

30%

Depressed and doubting, Molly shatters the jar containing the penny—Sam’s last gift.

13

Break into Three

Scene 64 / Page 64 / 85% target

40%

Sam and Oda Mae return to the loft; Sam readies the penny trick to prove his presence.

Molly, it's Oda Mae. I know what you think of me, but your life is in danger. You...
14

Finale

Scene 67 / Page 67 / 95% target

40%

In the climax Sam, Molly, Carl, and Oda Mae confront each other, leading to Carl’s exposure and Molly’s deliverance.

15

Final Image

Scene 67 / Page 67 / 99% target

50%

Sam’s final declaration—“I love you, Molly”—closes the story on enduring love.

I love you, Molly. I've always loved you.