1980
A glowing green orb, originating from Austin Grimaldi's holographic planet, transforms a girl into a cocoon and later turns Dan into Den, who is tasked with stealing the Loc-Nar. The Council summons the warrior Taarna to combat barbarians, while Doctor Anrak is abducted and Lincoln Sternn faces trial. An archaeologist discovers the Loc-Nar, as taxi driver Harry Canyon helps a professor's daughter escape after her father's murder. Harry brings the girl to his apartment, where they converse as the green orb's influence continues to spread across various realities.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Heavy Metal jumps between multiple storylines linked by the mysterious Loc-Nar device.
Open full beat sheetAustin Grimaldi is listed as Inventor. Thin, bookish man with a neat mustache. In the parsed data, Austin Grimaldi is connected to 7 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
7 scenes / 7 dialogue linesTaarna is listed as Defender. Beautiful, dark eyes, wild red hair, last of the Taarak race. In the parsed data, Taarna is connected to 7 scenes, first appearing around scene 11.
7 scenes / 0 dialogue linesHarry Canyon is listed as Cab driver. Cynical, street-smart. In the parsed data, Harry Canyon is connected to 6 scenes, 21 dialogue lines, 22 text mentions, first appearing around scene 25.
6 scenes / 21 dialogue linesDen is listed as Protagonist. Muscular, hairless, powerful. In the parsed data, Den is connected to 5 scenes, 13 dialogue lines, 14 text mentions, first appearing around scene 28.
5 scenes / 13 dialogue linesKatherine Wells is listed as Love interest. Beautiful, from 1892 Earth. In the parsed data, Katherine Wells is connected to 4 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 30.
4 scenes / 4 dialogue linesGloria Pearlman is listed as Secretary. Pretty, concerned with social status. In the parsed data, Gloria Pearlman is connected to 4 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 15.
4 scenes / 1 dialogue linesPilot is listed as B-17 Pilot. Weary, focused on survival. In the parsed data, Pilot is connected to 4 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 19.
4 scenes / 1 dialogue linesArd is listed as Ruler. Child-like, sadistic. In the parsed data, Ard is connected to 3 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.
3 scenes / 11 dialogue linesStepek is listed as B-17 Crew. Drunken, loud, aggressive. In the parsed data, Stepek is connected to 2 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 13.
2 scenes / 9 dialogue linesHanover Fiste is listed as Witness. Small, shabby, crooked jaw, cauliflower ears. In the parsed data, Hanover Fiste is connected to 1 scene, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 21.
1 scenes / 1 dialogue linesLincoln Sternn is listed as Defendant. Square-jawed, shifty, confident. In the parsed data, Lincoln Sternn is connected to 1 scene, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 21.
1 scenes / 1 dialogue linesBellygunner is listed as B-17 Bellygunner. Cigar-smoking, cynical. In the parsed data, Bellygunner is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 13.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesEdsel is listed as Alien pilot. Furry orange head on stilts, stoned. In the parsed data, Edsel is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 20.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesNavigator is listed as B-17 Navigator. Frantic, technical. In the parsed data, Navigator is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 13.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesRobot is listed as Spaceship crew. Metallic, programmed for sexual proficiency. In the parsed data, Robot is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 20.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesTailgunner is listed as B-17 Tailgunner. Scared, young. In the parsed data, Tailgunner is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 13.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesZeke is listed as Alien pilot. Furry orange head on stilts, stoned. In the parsed data, Zeke is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 20.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesAustin Grimaldi arrives at a Victorian house in a wheatfield with equipment.
Austin GrimaldiSomeone watches Austin from the attic.
Austin assembles a machine that creates a holographic projection of a green planet.
Austin GrimaldiA chunk of the green planet breaks off and travels through space.
Austin repairs the machine.
Austin GrimaldiThe planetoid crashes and a girl finds a glowing ball.
The girl returns home with the ball.
The ball turns the girl into a cocoon.
Barbarians are transformed by the green foam.
The barbarian horde attacks Kraan.
The Council discusses summoning Taarna.
TaarnaTaarna arrives and fights a barbarian.
TaarnaAustin works on the machine, causing a transition to a B-17 bomber.
Austin Grimaldi, Stepek, Pilot, Navigator, Tailgunner, BellygunnerThe plane crashes on an island junkyard.
Austin Grimaldi, PilotAustin repairs a machine while his daughter watches, eventually activating a holographic display of the Gates of Kraan.
Austin Grimaldi, Gloria PearlmanTaarna surveys the ruined city and discovers a medallion on the dead Elder.
TaarnaTaarna confronts a witch who emerges from a cocoon.
TaarnaDoctor Anrak arrives at the Pentagon in a Corvette dropped from a rocketplane.
Pilot, Gloria PearlmanAnrak suffers a breakdown and is abducted by a spaceship.
Pilot, Gloria PearlmanZeke, Edsel, and the Robot process the abductees.
Gloria Pearlman, Robot, Zeke, EdselLincoln Sternn's trial begins with Hanover Fiste as a witness.
Hanover Fiste, Lincoln SternnTaarna prepares for vengeance by donning her armor.
TaarnaTaarna flies over a barbarian holiday-town and spots three winged creatures with a medallion.
TaarnaBarbarians drink and abuse a victim in a rowdy bar.
Taarna enters the bar, is harassed by three barbarians, and kills them.
TaarnaAustin struggles with a holographic machine while the green ball disappears.
Austin GrimaldiDan carries the green meteorite ball across his backyard.
DenDan experiments with electricity during a storm, causing him to transform into Den.
DenDen materializes on a pyramid and observes a ritual sacrifice.
Den, ArdDen and Katherine meet and share a romantic moment before being captured.
Den, Katherine WellsArd tests Den and tasks him with stealing the Loc-Nar.
Den, ArdAn archaeologist and his team of aboriginal workmen discover the Loc-Nar in the desert, leading to the foreman's death.
Harry CanyonHarry Canyon picks up a passenger who attempts to rob him, but Harry dematerializes the man.
Harry CanyonThe professor is killed by Rudnick's men, and his daughter escapes into Harry's cab.
Harry Canyon, Katherine WellsHarry tries to report the murder but leaves after the desk sergeant demands payment.
Harry Canyon, Katherine WellsHarry brings the girl to his apartment, where she wakes up and they begin to talk.
Harry Canyon, Katherine WellsMy name is Katherine Wells, and I'm from the British colony of Gibraltar. Time makes no difference here, but there it was the summer of 1892. It was evening - I'd gone for a walk on the cliffs when suddenly a sphere fell from the sky. Following its glow, I came to a shining gate made out of light. Unable to resist, I stepped through it and awoke in this world. There I was thin and weakly, fit only to stay indoors. But here, somehow I am stronger, more alive, ... more fully a woman.
So here I was, stuck with this beautiful girl. I knew she was gonna be nuthin' but trouble ... but I didn't feel right just leaving her for the sickos. I dunno, maybe I'm gettin' sentimental or something ...
Well, aren't we fierce? If you are truly as tough as you seem, then you will serve me well. But first, a test. Guards! Castrate him!
I, too seem better equipped on this world. My arms are more powerful. Even my fingers seem to hold great strength.
He's nothin' but a low-down, double-dealin', back-stabbin', larcenous, perverted worm!!
Well, you may not believe this, but I'm from another world - from a place called Earth.
Normally my rule is "Don't get involved", but something about this dame got to me.
... but if you're really interested in the girl; I've had her encased in glass.
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