2007
Earl Brooks, a respected businessman, secretly indulges his murderous alter ego, Marshall, but is blackmailed by photographer Mr. Smith, who insists on joining his next kill. As Detective Tracy Atwood investigates Earl's crimes while managing a difficult divorce and the escape of serial killer Thorton Meeks, Earl discovers his own daughter, Jane, is also a murderer. Earl kills Mr. Smith and orchestrates a confrontation between Atwood and Meeks, resulting in Meeks' death, as he works to eliminate all loose ends. In a final, chilling dream, Earl envisions Jane killing him, signifying the continuation of his dark legacy through his daughter.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Brooks, a respected businessman, secretly battles a murderous alter ego, Marshall.
Open full beat sheetEarl Brooks is listed as Protagonist / Serial Killer. Businessman, philanthropist, Man of the Year, suffering from a split personality. In the parsed data, Earl Brooks is connected to 33 scenes, 41 dialogue lines, 41 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
33 scenes / 41 dialogue linesTracy Atwood is listed as Supporting. Special Detective, homicide, wealthy, going through a divorce. In the parsed data, Tracy Atwood is connected to 21 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 45.
21 scenes / 12 dialogue linesMarshall is listed as Antagonist / Alter Ego. Earl's murderous alter ego, exists only in Earl's mind. In the parsed data, Marshall is connected to 18 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
18 scenes / 9 dialogue linesMr. Smith is listed as Supporting. Mechanical engineer, amateur photographer, obsessed with Earl. In the parsed data, Mr. Smith is connected to 14 scenes, 27 dialogue lines, 34 text mentions, first appearing around scene 12.
14 scenes / 27 dialogue linesSnyder is listed as Supporting. Detective working with Tracy Atwood. In the parsed data, Snyder is connected to 10 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 45.
10 scenes / 1 dialogue linesEmma Brooks is listed as Supporting. Earl's wife, 40s. In the parsed data, Emma Brooks is connected to 7 scenes, first appearing around scene 2.
7 scenes / 0 dialogue linesJane Brooks is listed as Supporting. Earl and Emma's daughter, 19. In the parsed data, Jane Brooks is connected to 5 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
5 scenes / 3 dialogue linesJesse Vialo is listed as Supporting. Tracy Atwood's soon-to-be ex-husband, restaurateur. In the parsed data, Jesse Vialo is connected to 5 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 44.
5 scenes / 1 dialogue linesCaptain Lister is listed as Supporting. Police Captain, Tracy's superior. In the parsed data, Captain Lister is connected to 3 scenes, first appearing around scene 17.
3 scenes / 0 dialogue linesThorton Meeks is listed as Supporting. Escaped serial killer. In the parsed data, Thorton Meeks is connected to 2 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 50.
2 scenes / 2 dialogue linesEarl Brooks talks to his reflection in a mirror, reciting the Serenity Prayer to control his murderous urges.
Earl BrooksEarl Brooks is honored as Man of the Year at a gala, while his alter ego Marshall mocks him.
Earl Brooks, Emma BrooksEarl and Emma drive home while Marshall, invisible to Emma, pressures Earl to commit a murder.
Earl Brooks, Marshall, Emma BrooksEarl and Emma share a sundae while Earl watches the dance class across the street.
Earl Brooks, Marshall, Emma BrooksEarl prepares to leave the house to commit murder under the guise of working in his studio.
Earl Brooks, Emma BrooksEarl changes into his murder attire and prepares to leave.
Earl BrooksEarl breaks into the bungalow and murders the couple.
Earl Brooks, MarshallDetective Atwood arrives at the crime scene.
Tracy Atwood, SnyderEarl's daughter Jane arrives at his factory, and Earl receives a mysterious envelope.
Earl Brooks, Jane BrooksMr. Brooks discusses Jane's future and her return home.
Earl Brooks, Jane BrooksMr. Brooks argues with his alter ego Marshall about his lifestyle and the recent murder.
Earl Brooks, MarshallMr. Brooks meets Mr. Smith, who is blackmailing him with photos of a murder.
Earl Brooks, Marshall, Mr. SmithDetective Atwood negotiates her divorce settlement with her ex-husband Jesse.
Tracy Atwood, Jesse VialoMr. Brooks breaks into Mr. Smith's apartment to intimidate him.
Earl Brooks, Mr. SmithMr. Brooks checks on his daughter.
Earl Brooks, Jane BrooksJane reveals she is pregnant.
Earl Brooks, Emma Brooks, Jane BrooksDetective Atwood discusses the murder case with Captain Lister.
Tracy Atwood, Captain ListerDetective Atwood investigates the crime scene.
Tracy AtwoodAtwood interviews Mr. Smith.
Tracy Atwood, Mr. SmithMr. Brooks picks up Mr. Smith for their first kill together.
Earl Brooks, Marshall, Mr. SmithMr. Brooks and Mr. Smith discuss their next kill while Marshall observes.
Earl Brooks, Marshall, Mr. SmithDetective Atwood interviews a stewardess about the victims.
Tracy Atwood, SnyderMr. Brooks and Mr. Smith follow a pickup truck after a traffic incident.
Earl Brooks, Marshall, Mr. SmithAtwood senses danger and calls someone.
Tracy AtwoodMr. Brooks and Mr. Smith observe the pickup driver at a mini-mart.
Earl Brooks, Marshall, Mr. SmithAtwood meets Larry at the pool.
Tracy Atwood, Jesse VialoAtwood and Larry have dinner and dance.
Tracy Atwood, Jesse VialoAtwood and Larry have an intimate encounter.
Tracy Atwood, Jesse VialoMr. Brooks and Marshall research Detective Atwood.
Earl Brooks, MarshallAtwood meets her attorney to discuss her divorce.
Tracy AtwoodThorton Meeks kidnaps Atwood.
Tracy Atwood, Thorton MeeksAtwood is treated for her injuries and reports the kidnapping.
Tracy Atwood, Snyder, Captain ListerMr. Brooks and Mr. Smith spot Thorton Meeks.
Earl Brooks, Marshall, Mr. SmithMr. Brooks and Mr. Smith discuss their plans while watching Meeks.
Earl Brooks, Marshall, Mr. SmithMr. Brooks and Mr. Smith drive and discuss their arrangement.
Earl Brooks, Marshall, Mr. SmithMr. Brooks cleans his car and prepares for his next move.
Earl BrooksDetectives arrive to question Jane Brooks.
Earl Brooks, Snyder, Captain ListerJane is questioned by detectives with lawyers present.
Earl Brooks, Emma Brooks, Jane Brooks, SnyderMr. Brooks realizes Jane is involved in a murder.
Earl Brooks, MarshallTechnicians present evidence to Detectives Atwood and Snyder.
Tracy Atwood, SnyderMr. Brooks decides to handle the situation with Jane.
Earl Brooks, MarshallDetective Atwood confronts Mr. Smith.
Tracy Atwood, Mr. Smith, SnyderDetectives search a house and find a murder victim.
Tracy Atwood, SnyderMr. Brooks and Mr. Smith break into an apartment to commit a murder, but are interrupted by the arrival of Jesse and Sheila.
Earl Brooks, Mr. Smith, Jesse VialoDetective Atwood investigates Mr. Smith's apartment and discovers he has moved out.
Tracy Atwood, SnyderMr. Brooks and Mr. Smith drive on the freeway while Mr. Smith attempts to turn the tables on Mr. Brooks.
Earl Brooks, Marshall, Mr. SmithMr. Brooks attempts to convince Mr. Smith to kill him in a cemetery, but reveals he has sabotaged the gun.
Earl Brooks, Marshall, Mr. SmithDetective Atwood arrives at the building to find Mr. Baffert.
Tracy AtwoodAtwood enters the building and takes the elevator.
Tracy AtwoodAtwood encounters Thorton Meeks and his companion, leading to a shootout.
Tracy Atwood, Thorton MeeksMr. Brooks and Marshall discuss the news of the Thumbprint Killer.
Earl Brooks, MarshallAtwood receives a phone call from Mr. Brooks.
Tracy Atwood, Snyder, Earl BrooksMr. Brooks wakes up from a nightmare.
Earl Brooks, Emma BrooksLet me help you with a thought. You say I forced you to come along and if I'm not here or more specifically my body is not here to say different, you might have a chance to beat the rap. Now you're probably asking yourself why I would help you. I'm tired, Mr. Smith, I'm tired of killing. But I'm an addict, I can't quit. I've tried. I can't do it on my own. So I'll let you kill me but I want you to do it smart, in a way that I disappear and my family never knows what I was.
You see? That's my problem. That makes me feel like I'm being jerked around, Mr. Brooks. I thought it was happening last night, then it was happening tonight. And now it's "Let's see how it plays out". I feel like you're planning to back out on our deal and I don't like that feeling at all.
My father was very disappointed I was born a girl and he let me know that. I've spent my whole life trying to prove him wrong.
It says here the Thumbprint Killer is a monster... annoys you a little bit that you can't take credit, doesn't it?
No, dad, you're a very wealthy man, you can afford to keep me.
Okay, he did not make your heart beat faster. If not him, who?
What I want is to go with you the next time you kill someone.
Maybe Mr. Smith would like to kill the driver of the pickup.
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