1987
Veronica Sawyer, a cynical high schooler, finds herself entangled with the popular but cruel Heathers, led by the tyrannical Heather Chandler. After a prank goes awry, Veronica and her new, rebellious boyfriend J.D. accidentally poison Heather Chandler, staging it as a suicide, which sparks a wave of copycat suicides among the student body. J.D.'s nihilistic tendencies escalate as he murders two jocks and attempts to bomb a pep rally, believing it will cleanse the school of its toxicity. Veronica, realizing the depth of J.D.'s madness, thwarts his bombing attempt and confronts him, ultimately leading to his self-detonation outside the school, and she then assumes leadership of the Heathers, inviting Martha Dunnstock to the prom as a gesture of kindness.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Heathers follows Veronica Sawyer as she navigates high-school hierarchies, falls for the enigmatic J.D., and spirals into a deadly game of teenage vigilantism.
Open full beat sheetVeronica Sawyer is listed as Protagonist. A sullen seventeen-year-old beauty, initially part of the popular clique. In the parsed data, Veronica Sawyer is connected to 48 scenes, 57 dialogue lines, 58 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
48 scenes / 57 dialogue linesJason Dean is listed as Antagonist. A James Deanesque guy in a long, tan gunslinger coat. In the parsed data, Jason Dean is connected to 24 scenes, 33 dialogue lines, 34 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
24 scenes / 33 dialogue linesHeather Duke is listed as Supporting. A noticeably more inhibited waif, later becomes the leader. In the parsed data, Heather Duke is connected to 15 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
15 scenes / 5 dialogue linesHeather Chandler is listed as Antagonist. The stunning, mythic bitch and leader of the Heathers. In the parsed data, Heather Chandler is connected to 11 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.
11 scenes / 5 dialogue linesHeather McNamara is listed as Supporting. Conventionally beautiful, trendily coiffed member of the Heathers. In the parsed data, Heather McNamara is connected to 11 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
11 scenes / 3 dialogue linesKurt Kelly is listed as Supporting. Traditionally handsome Jock. In the parsed data, Kurt Kelly is connected to 8 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 37.
8 scenes / 1 dialogue linesBetty Finn is listed as Supporting. Slightly overweight, unstylishly dressed sweetie, Veronica's childhood friend. In the parsed data, Betty Finn is connected to 7 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 54.
7 scenes / 3 dialogue linesPauline Fleming is listed as Supporting. Eccentrically dressed teacher. In the parsed data, Pauline Fleming is connected to 7 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 40.
7 scenes / 1 dialogue linesRam Sweeney is listed as Supporting. Massive Jock. In the parsed data, Ram Sweeney is connected to 7 scenes, first appearing around scene 8.
7 scenes / 0 dialogue linesMartha Dunnstock is listed as Supporting. Unattractive and quite overweight student, frequent target of bullying. In the parsed data, Martha Dunnstock is connected to 4 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 59.
4 scenes / 1 dialogue linesVeronica Sawyer jogs through her neighborhood.
Veronica SawyerVeronica runs through the park.
Veronica SawyerVeronica runs past shops.
Veronica SawyerVeronica arrives home.
Veronica SawyerVeronica gets dressed and narrates.
Veronica SawyerVeronica walks through the hallway.
Veronica SawyerVeronica writes in her diary and is interrupted by the Heathers.
Veronica Sawyer, Heather McNamara, Heather DukeThe Heathers confront Veronica and discuss a prank on Martha.
Veronica Sawyer, Heather Chandler, Heather McNamara, Heather Duke, Martha Dunnstock, Kurt KellyVeronica and J.D. discuss their lives and J.D.'s father while Heather Chandler watches from her car.
Veronica Sawyer, Heather Chandler, Jason DeanVeronica and Heather Chandler arrive at a college dorm party.
Veronica Sawyer, Heather ChandlerVeronica writes in her diary about her desire to stop Heather.
Veronica SawyerVeronica interacts with Brad at the party.
Veronica SawyerHeather Chandler and David are intimate.
Heather ChandlerVeronica sets a cup on fire and throws it out the window.
Veronica SawyerThe fire spreads in the trash can.
Heather Chandler spits at her reflection.
Heather ChandlerVeronica rejects Brad's advances.
Veronica SawyerVeronica and Heather Chandler have a confrontation.
Veronica Sawyer, Heather ChandlerVeronica and J.D. play strip croquet and discuss killing Heather.
Veronica Sawyer, Jason DeanHeather Chandler gives her mother the finger.
Heather ChandlerVeronica and J.D. prepare a poisoned drink for Heather.
Veronica Sawyer, Heather Chandler, Jason DeanFaculty discuss Heather Chandler's suicide.
Pauline FlemingThe class discusses the suicide.
Veronica Sawyer, Pauline FlemingThe girls shower and mourn.
Veronica Sawyer, Heather McNamara, Heather DukeBoys spy on the girls showering.
Kurt Kelly, Ram SweeneyStudents are interviewed by TV crews.
Veronica Sawyer, Heather McNamara, Heather DukeVeronica and J.D. watch the news coverage.
Veronica Sawyer, Jason DeanVeronica and J.D. watch TV news reports about Heather Chandler's death, then J.D.'s father arrives.
Veronica Sawyer, Heather Chandler, Heather McNamara, Heather Duke, Jason Dean, Kurt KellyVeronica has dinner with her parents and discusses the funeral.
Veronica SawyerThe funeral for Heather Chandler takes place.
Veronica Sawyer, Heather Chandler, Heather McNamara, Heather Duke, Jason Dean, Martha DunnstockKurt and Ram bully a geek while Veronica and Heather McNamara talk.
Veronica Sawyer, Heather McNamara, Kurt Kelly, Ram SweeneyThe double date goes poorly at a cow pasture.
Veronica Sawyer, Heather McNamara, Jason Dean, Kurt Kelly, Ram SweeneyVeronica learns about rumors regarding her date with Kurt and Ram.
Veronica Sawyer, Betty FinnVeronica and J.D. finalize their plan to kill Kurt and Ram.
Veronica Sawyer, Jason DeanThe plan goes wrong and Kurt and Ram are killed.
Veronica Sawyer, Jason Dean, Kurt Kelly, Ram SweeneyVeronica and J.D. argue in the car about the recent deaths while students arrive for school.
Veronica Sawyer, Jason Dean, Heather McNamara, Heather DukeMr. Kelly delivers a eulogy for his son Kurt at the funeral.
Veronica Sawyer, Jason Dean, Kurt KellyVeronica watches a news report about the teen suicide epidemic.
Veronica SawyerVeronica writes in her diary about the recent events and J.D.
Veronica Sawyer, Jason DeanPauline Fleming attempts to unite the school through a 'new happiness' initiative.
Veronica Sawyer, Jason Dean, Heather Duke, Martha Dunnstock, Pauline FlemingVeronica visits J.D. and meets his father.
Veronica Sawyer, Jason DeanJ.D. blackmails Heather Duke with photos.
Heather Duke, Jason DeanHeather Duke adopts Heather Chandler's persona.
Heather DukeVeronica plays croquet with Betty Finn.
Veronica Sawyer, Heather Duke, Betty FinnVeronica attends the taping of the suicide prevention special.
Veronica Sawyer, Heather Duke, Jason Dean, Pauline FlemingVeronica disrupts the suicide prevention broadcast, causing chaos.
Veronica Sawyer, Heather Chandler, Jason Dean, Pauline FlemingVeronica argues with her parents about the suicide program.
Veronica SawyerHeather Duke visits Veronica and reveals Martha's suicide attempt.
Veronica Sawyer, Heather DukeVeronica stops Heather McNamara from committing suicide.
Veronica Sawyer, Heather McNamaraJ.D. and Heather Duke plot to get signatures for a petition.
Heather Duke, Jason DeanVeronica hides in her locker to avoid J.D. as he enters the boys bathroom.
Veronica Sawyer, Jason DeanJ.D. enters a stall and turns off his music.
Jason DeanJ.D. plants a bomb under the bleachers while cheerleaders practice.
Heather McNamara, Jason DeanVeronica encounters Rodney and learns about the pep assembly.
Veronica Sawyer, Betty FinnVeronica learns the boiler room is under the gym and rushes there.
Veronica Sawyer, Betty FinnVeronica confronts J.D. at the boiler room door.
Veronica Sawyer, Jason DeanVeronica and J.D. fight; Veronica stops the bomb.
Veronica Sawyer, Jason DeanJ.D. confronts Veronica with a bomb on his chest.
Veronica Sawyer, Jason DeanVeronica asserts her new status and invites Martha to the prom.
Veronica Sawyer, Heather Duke, Martha DunnstockHi, Kurt? This is Veronica Sawyer. I didn't expect to be calling either. I guess my emotions took over. I was wondering if you wanted all those things you've been saying to really happen. It's always been a fantasy of mine to have two guys at once...... Sure, you can write Penthouse Forum.
You want to wipe the slate clean as much as I do. Okay, so maybe I am killing everyone in the school because nobody loves me. You have a purpose though! Remember? Let's face it, the only place different social types can genuinely get along with each other is in heaven.
Veronica. Finally. Got a paper of Kurt Kelly's. I need you to forge a hot and horny but realistically low-key note in Kurt's handwriting and we'll slip it into Martha Dumptruck's lunch tray.
That's the punchline. She's still alive, in stable condition. Another case of a geek trying to imitate the popular people of the school and failing miserably. Is that pate?
God, I'm so sure. Don't blame me, blame Heather. She told me to haul your ass into the caf pronto. Back me up, Heather.
Some teenybopper rag says Big Fun wants to play a Prom. It could be Westerburg's if we can get everyone's John Hancock.
The extreme always makes an impression, but you're right, it was severe. Did you say a Cherry or Coke Slurpee?
Pretend I did blow up the school. All the schools. Now that you're dead, what are you gonna do with your life?
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