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OBSESSED script analysis

OBSESSED script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

High-powered attorney Derek and his wife Beth move into their dream home, only for Derek’s new assistant Lisa to develop an obsessive crush. As Lisa’s advances escalate—from inappropriate gifts to seduction—Derek’s marriage and career unravel, culminating in a violent climax at the Charles household.

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

10%

Introduces Derek and Beth arriving at their new Hollywood Hills home, setting domestic bliss.

What are you going to do with that?
2

Theme Stated

Scene 3 / Page 1 / 5% target

10%

Lisa’s arrival in the elevator hints at danger beneath surface appearances.

All I'm saying, before we take it down... maybe we should try it out. You know. Christen the...
3

Set-Up

Scenes 1-9 / Pages 1-10 / 10% target

10%

We see Derek’s loving family life, his high-powered job, and the introduction of Lisa as a mysterious new assistant.

4

Catalyst

Scene 11 / Page 10 / 12% target

10%

Beth discovers a bouquet addressed to ‘Betty,’ signaling Lisa’s boundary crossing.

The card that came today with the roses... was addressed 'To Betty.' Yeah. Who's Betty?
5

Debate

Scenes 12-15 / Pages 10-15 / 20% target

10%

Derek and Beth argue about the card; Derek questions Lisa’s intentions at home and at work.

... was addressed "To Betty."
6

Break into Two

Scene 24 / Page 25 / 25% target

8%

Lisa makes a bold sexual advance in the men’s room, pushing Derek into moral crisis.

Wait. Where are you going?
7

B Story

Scenes 17-20 / Pages 16-20 / 30% target

8%

Derek’s rapport with Lisa deepens through personal exchanges (CD gift, comforting her), contrasting his home life.

No. Stay. I was just gonna take this back to my office.
8

Fun and Games

Scenes 22-26 / Pages 21-26 / 40% target

10%

Derek and Lisa’s growing flirtation—lunch dates, office party escapades—show the allure and danger of temptation.

Still the best burger in town.
9

Midpoint

Scene 30 / Page 27 / 50% target

10%

Lisa confronts Derek in his car, naked under her coat—a point of no return in her obsession and Derek’s guilt.

I owe you an apology for the Christmas party. I think I sort of took you by surprise.
10

Bad Guys Close In

Scenes 34-38 / Pages 30-33 / 65% target

10%

Lisa’s behavior turns threatening with harassing emails and unexpected appearances at the retreat.

11

All Is Lost

Scene 43 / Page 34 / 75% target

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Lisa’s apparent overdose in Derek’s hotel room leaves him professionally and personally devastated.

This is 622. There's a woman in my room, she's taken an overdose of prescription pills -- Ambien....
12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scenes 46-47 / Pages 35-36 / 80% target

10%

Beth confronts Derek; their marriage is on the brink as trust collapses.

How could you let this happen?
13

Break into Three

Scene 61 / Page 44 / 85% target

10%

The kidnapping of Kyle by Lisa forces Derek and Beth into action to protect their family.

She took him! She took my baby!
14

Finale

Scenes 78-80 / Pages 50-52 / 95% target

10%

A violent showdown in the master bedroom leads to Lisa’s accidental death, resolving the threat.

Let go of the chandelier.
15

Final Image

Scenes 83-84 / Pages 53-54 / 99% target

10%

Detective Reyes checks on Beth, who appears composed—mirroring the opening but changed by trauma.

I'm fine. Lisa had an accident. I have to go. My mother needs me.