Wayne Gayle
Wayne Gayle is listed as Journalist. An energetic, opportunistic TV journalist. In the parsed data, Wayne Gayle is connected to 27 scenes, 39 dialogue lines, 46 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
27 scenes / 39 dialogue lines49Scenes
12Characters
89Pages
8Dialogue samples
Save the Cat beat sheet
Natural Born Killers Save the Cat analysis
Natural Born Killers uses a documentary framing to show Mickey and Mallory’s crime spree and eventual jailbreak.
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Mickey Knox
Mickey Knox is listed as Protagonist / Serial Killer. A charismatic, dangerous, and intelligent serial killer. In the parsed data, Mickey Knox is connected to 23 scenes, 55 dialogue lines, 57 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
23 scenes / 55 dialogue linesMallory Knox
Mallory Knox is listed as Protagonist / Serial Killer. Mickey's wife and partner in crime, wild and animalistic. In the parsed data, Mallory Knox is connected to 17 scenes, 19 dialogue lines, 25 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
17 scenes / 19 dialogue linesJack Scagnetti
Jack Scagnetti is listed as Detective / Antagonist. A celebrated, obsessive detective and author. In the parsed data, Jack Scagnetti is connected to 12 scenes, 25 dialogue lines, 26 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
12 scenes / 25 dialogue linesPhil Wurlitzer
Phil Wurlitzer is listed as Superintendent of the Jail. The jail superintendent. In the parsed data, Phil Wurlitzer is connected to 9 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
9 scenes / 10 dialogue linesDewight McClusky
Dewight McClusky is listed as Chairman of the Prison Board. A corrupt prison official. In the parsed data, Dewight McClusky is connected to 4 scenes, 28 dialogue lines, 30 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
4 scenes / 28 dialogue linesGrace Mulberry
Grace Mulberry is listed as Survivor. A teenage survivor of a Knox massacre. In the parsed data, Grace Mulberry is connected to 3 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 20.
3 scenes / 6 dialogue linesMabel
Mabel is listed as Waitress. A waitress at the coffee shop. In the parsed data, Mabel is connected to 1 scene, 8 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
1 scenes / 8 dialogue linesSonny
Sonny is listed as Redneck. A tough-looking redneck. In the parsed data, Sonny is connected to 1 scene, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
1 scenes / 5 dialogue linesOtis
Otis is listed as Redneck. A tough-looking redneck. In the parsed data, Otis is connected to 1 scene, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
1 scenes / 2 dialogue linesEarl
Earl is listed as Redneck. A tough-looking redneck. In the parsed data, Earl is connected to 1 scene, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 1.
1 scenes / 1 dialogue linesPinball Cowboy
Pinball Cowboy is listed as Bystander. A man playing pinball at the coffee shop. In the parsed data, Pinball Cowboy is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 1.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesScene outline
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1. INT. COFFEE SHOP - DAY
Mickey and Mallory Knox eat at a coffee shop, where they eventually kill the patrons and staff after a confrontation with three rednecks.
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2. INT. POLICE STATION (SQUERI'S OFFICE) - DAY
Captain Squeri orders Scagnetti to transport Mickey and Mallory to an asylum.
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3. INT. INTERROGATION ROOM C - DAY
McClusky recruits Scagnetti to transport the Knoxes, implying he should kill them.
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4. INT. COUNTY JAIL - CELL BLOCK CORRIDOR - DAY
McClusky and Scagnetti walk through the prison, discussing the Knoxes' history.
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5. INT. PRISON (LONG CORRIDOR) - DAY
Wurlitzer joins McClusky and Scagnetti to discuss transport logistics.
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6. INT. JAIL - VISITING AREA - DAY
Wayne Gayle interviews Mickey in prison.
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7. INT. MICKEY'S CELL - DAY
Mickey writes a letter to Mallory, reminiscing about their life.
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8. EXT. Highway - DAY
Wayne Gayle introduces the American Maniacs episode on a highway, followed by a montage of Mickey and Mallory's history.
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9. EXT. Circle K - DAY
Footage of Mickey and Mallory's apprehension at a Circle K.
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10. EXT. 7/11 Store - DAY
Wayne interviews Bishop about the robbery.
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11. INT. 7/11 Store - DAY
Surveillance footage of Mickey and Mallory robbing the store.
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12. EXT. Bleachers - DAY
Wayne discusses the Knoxs' murder spree and interviews Dale Wrigley.
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13. INT. Wayne's Studio - DAY
Wayne discusses the trial and interviews Judge Steinsma and Wanda Bisbing.
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14. EXT. Courthouse Steps - DAY
Wayne interviews various people about their opinions on Mickey and Mallory.
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15. INT. Gold's Gym - DAY
Wayne interviews the Brothers Hun about their survival.
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16. INT. WAYNE'S STUDIO - DAY
Wayne Gayle introduces the film 'Thrill Killers' and interviews director Neil Pope.
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17. EXT. ALLEY - DAY
The climax of the film 'Thrill Killers' where Mallory commits suicide.
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18. INT. OFFICE - DAY
Wayne interviews Dr. Reinghold about the public's obsession with Mickey and Mallory.
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19. EXT. COURTHOUSE - DAY
Grace Mulberry arrives at the courthouse, followed by the arrival of Mickey and Mallory.
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20. INT. COURTROOM - DAY
Mickey cross-examines Grace Mulberry, intercut with flashbacks of the murder.
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21. INT. Courtroom - DAY
Mickey Knox murders Grace Mulberry in the courtroom with a pencil during his trial, leading to chaos.
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22. EXT. Courthouse Rear - DAY
Mickey is led out of the courthouse by deputies.
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23. INT. Judge's Den - DAY
Wayne Gayle interviews Judge Steinsma about the sentencing.
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24. INT. McClusky's Office - DAY
Wayne interviews McClusky about the transfer to an asylum.
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25. INT. Dr. Reinghold's Office - DAY
Dr. Reinghold discusses the prison board's decision.
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26. INT. Editing Bay - DAY
Wayne reviews the footage with his crew.
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27. INT. Mickey's Cell - DAY
Mickey practices jokes in his cell.
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28. INT. News Van - DAY
Wayne and his crew travel to the jail.
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29. EXT. Los Angeles County Jail - DAY
Wayne arrives at the jail and meets Wurlitzer.
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30. INT. Supply Room - DAY
Wayne negotiates with Wurlitzer to reduce the number of guards.
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31. INT. Mickey's Cell - DAY
Deputies prepare to move Mickey.
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32. INT. Mallory's Cell - DAY
Scagnetti enters Mallory's cell.
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33. INT. Mickey's Cell - DAY
Mickey is ordered to stand by a deputy and jokes about his scheduled departure.
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34. INT. Mallory's Cell - DAY
Scagnetti wakes Mallory to take her to Bakersfield.
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35. INT. Jail Corridor - DAY
Scagnetti taunts Mallory while escorting her to transport.
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36. INT. Supply Room - DAY
Wayne Gayle prepares his crew for the interview with Mickey.
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37. INT. Holding Cell - DAY
Scagnetti taunts Mallory and maces her after she headbutts him.
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38. INT. Supply Room - DAY
Mickey prepares for the interview and recites a poem.
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39. INT. Supply Room - DAY
Wayne interviews Mickey on camera.
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40. INT. Laundry Room - DAY
A riot breaks out in the laundry room.
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41. INT. Jail Corridor - DAY
Mickey tells a joke to the deputies, then attacks them, starting a violent standoff.
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42. INT. Jail Laundry Room - DAY
Wurlitzer coordinates the response to the riot.
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43. INT. News Room - DAY
Tony Chavez reports on the developing hostage situation.
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44. INT. Supply Room - DAY
Mickey takes control of the situation and prepares to find Mallory.
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45. INT. Holding Cell - DAY
Mickey and Mallory reunite and kill Scagnetti.
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46. INT. Prison Stairwell - DAY
Mickey and Mallory plan their escape using Wayne as a shield.
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47. INT. COUNTY JAIL LOBBY - DAY
Mickey and Mallory, holding hostages, force their way out of the jail as deputies retreat.
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48. EXT. COUNTY JAIL - DAY
The caravan exits the jail into the open air.
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49. EXT. WOODS - DAY
Wayne Gayle interviews Mickey and Mallory before they execute him.
Mickey Knox, Mallory Knox, Wayne Gayle
Dialogue examples
My problem Mickey, is that you don't exactly inspire empathy. I'm all alone on this. I need your help. I want what the prison board is doing to be the focus of our follow up episode. Now I have interviews with chairman of the prison board Dewight McClusky about this issue. And I'm tellin' ya, Mickey, he looks bad. The two psychologists they used for their psychiatric kangaroo court won't talk to us, which always looks bad. I have an interview with both the judge of your trial, Bert Steinsma, and the psychologist and author, Emil Reinghold, both of which discount the notion that you're insane. You put that all together, and what the state is doing becomes obvious. But the network isn't satisfied. They feel the show needs another element. It needs you. In order to put the show on the air, I need to get an interview with you. You haven't talked to the press since your trial. Now, a few days before you get transferred to an asylum, you grant an interview on television with Wayne Gayle. We're talkin' a media event here. Every son of a bitch out the with a TV set's gonna tune in to see that. We'll make their motives so blatant, we'll shame 'em into dropping the whole thing. At least for a little while, the publicity would keep them from just giving you and Mallory lobotomies. Well, whatta ya say?
What he said. We didn't know jack shit about and riot. It just happened. It was kismet. We didn't even know those people. How are we supposed to organize a riot when we've been in fuckin' isolation for the past year? Just bleep out the fucks and jack shits. I mean, it's not like we care. If they wanna say we masterminded the whole thing, let 'em. It won't exactly keep us up at night. But you said you wanted the truth, and the truth is we were just lucky.
Well, Jack, I'll tell ya, in all my years with the penal institution, and I'll tell ya that's no small number, Mickey and Mallory Knox are without a doubt the most twisted, depraved group of fucks it's ever been my displeasure to lay my eyes on. I mean, those two rat shits are a walkin' reminder of just how fucked up our system really is.
And your dancing, my God, your dancing. I lie on my bed and go over every day, every minute of our happiness. Every day take a day of our time and go through it hour by hour. I don't jump ahead either. I take it as it comes, and I live that day again. That way when I get to our first kiss...
Well, Mickey and Mallory can't be together. So, we'll put you on one of our prison busses and you'll take Mallory first, then you'll come back for Mickey.
Well, now me and Mickey are gonna take it easy. Just enjoy each other's company, stop and smell the roses, notice the color purple, stuff like that.
So can we. So the solution to our little problem is we had them deemed crazy. And we're shippin' 'em to Nystrom Asylum for the criminally insane.
No, but that don't mean much. I was a completely different person ten years ago. Let's give key lime a day in court. And a large glass of milk.
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