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MIRRORS script analysis

MIRRORS script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

Ben Carson, a disgraced cop working as a night guard, encounters supernatural mirror phenomena at an abandoned department store. As he investigates deadly reflections and corporate secrets, his family becomes endangered by malevolent mirror forces. With help from his ex and a nun, he uncovers the ancient curse of Anna Esseker and fights to rescue his children. In the climax he traverses a mirror dimension to save Michael, while his own fate is revealed in a final twist.

80 Save the Cat fit score 42% analysis confidence / 107 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

40%

Introduces the lethal mirror reflection killing a guard, setting tone and stakes.

I'm sorry... I... I... I wasn't trying to get away...
2

Theme Stated

Scene 6 / 5% target

38%

Grandson’s mention of ghosts hints at the film’s theme of reflections and hidden evils.

Grandpa says there are ghosts in the store... Is that true?
3

Set-Up

Scene 3 / 10% target

41%

Ben seeks reinstatement at the police station, showing his personal and professional struggles.

Sorry, I'm late... Have you been waiting long?
4

Catalyst

Scene 7 / 12% target

45%

Ben discovers mysterious handprints on a mirror, indicating the supernatural threat.

5

Debate

Scene 10 / 20% target

39%

Visiting his children, Ben hesitates about his priorities and fears endangering family.

6

Break into Two

Scene 6 / 25% target

37%

Accepting the night shift cements Ben’s entry into the dangerous mirror world.

7

B Story

Scene 20 / 30% target

36%

A conversation with Angela explores Ben’s inner fears and support network.

Come on, you've been looking at yourself for more than half an hour. You never used to be...
8

Fun and Games

Scene 21 / 40% target

44%

Ben uncovers a hidden room behind a wall, experiencing the mirror mystery’s intrigue.

9

Midpoint

Scene 27 / 50% target

43%

At the morgue, Ben’s urgency peaks as he demands to see Gary Lewis’s body and confronts the supernatural.

Amy, I need you to do me a favor...
10

Bad Guys Close In

Scene 36 / 65% target

40%

Angela is killed by her own reflection, raising the stakes and isolating Ben.

You were right about the Mayflower... I'll quit tomorrow.
11

All Is Lost

Scene 43 / 75% target

41%

Ben’s attempt to destroy the mirrors fails, symbolizing utter defeat.

Why did you do it? WHY? WHY DID YOU HAVE TO KILL HER?
12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 51 / 80% target

42%

Ben crashes his car after seeing Angela’s corpse, overwhelmed by guilt and fear.

Come on, Ben... For Christ's sake! What are you doing?
13

Break into Three

Scene 52 / 85% target

44%

Armed with Anna Esseker’s records, Ben gains new insight and resolve to confront the curse.

I wasn't quite sure what you needed, so I got all of her medical records.
14

Finale

Scene 100 / 95% target

46%

Ben battles through the mirror dimension to rescue Michael, culminating the central conflict.

15

Final Image

Scene 107 / 99% target

48%

Ben’s corpse moving in the ambulance reveals the final supernatural twist.