1984
Retired FBI profiler Will Graham is drawn back into service by Jack Crawford to catch the 'Tooth Fairy,' a serial killer, leading him to consult with the imprisoned Hannibal Lecktor. Lecktor dangerously leaks Graham's address to the killer, Francis Dollarhyde, who is obsessed with William Blake and brutally murders journalist Freddie Lounds. As Dollarhyde develops a relationship with his blind coworker Reba McClain, Graham and Crawford race to identify him through forensic evidence and victim home movies. Graham confronts Dollarhyde at his home, saving Reba and ultimately killing Dollarhyde in a violent struggle before reuniting with his family on the beach.
Save the Cat beat sheet
FBI profiler Will Graham is recruited from retirement to catch a new serial killer, consulting imprisoned Hannibal Lecktor for insight.
Open full beat sheetWill Graham is listed as Protagonist / Forensic Specialist. Late thirties, former FBI forensic specialist, possesses high empathy and eidetic memory. In the parsed data, Will Graham is connected to 52 scenes, 94 dialogue lines, 98 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
52 scenes / 94 dialogue linesJack Crawford is listed as FBI Agent. Mid-forties, large, Graham's former superior. In the parsed data, Jack Crawford is connected to 20 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
20 scenes / 4 dialogue linesFrancis Dollarhyde is listed as Antagonist / Serial Killer. Weightlifter's body, scarred harelip, obsessed with William Blake's painting. In the parsed data, Francis Dollarhyde is connected to 16 scenes, 14 dialogue lines, 14 text mentions, first appearing around scene 20.
16 scenes / 14 dialogue linesMolly Graham is listed as Will's wife. Thirty, blonde, sensuous, protective of her family. In the parsed data, Molly Graham is connected to 14 scenes, 24 dialogue lines, 24 text mentions, first appearing around scene 14.
14 scenes / 24 dialogue linesReba McClain is listed as Supporting. Thirty, blind, works at Gateway Labs, becomes involved with Dollarhyde. In the parsed data, Reba McClain is connected to 8 scenes, first appearing around scene 50.
8 scenes / 0 dialogue linesFreddie Lounds is listed as Journalist. Reporter for the National Tattler, opportunistic. In the parsed data, Freddie Lounds is connected to 7 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 27.
7 scenes / 1 dialogue linesKevin is listed as Molly's son. Eleven years old, lanky and tall. In the parsed data, Kevin is connected to 6 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 39.
6 scenes / 1 dialogue linesHannibal Lecktor is listed as Antagonist / Serial Killer. Psychiatrist, highly intelligent, imprisoned in Chesapeake State Hospital. In the parsed data, Hannibal Lecktor is connected to 4 scenes, 50 dialogue lines, 50 text mentions, first appearing around scene 17.
4 scenes / 50 dialogue linesDr. Sidney Bloom is listed as Forensic Psychologist. Professional colleague of Graham and Crawford. In the parsed data, Dr. Sidney Bloom is connected to 4 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 25.
4 scenes / 4 dialogue linesDr. Chilton is listed as Chief of Staff. Administrator at Chesapeake State Hospital. In the parsed data, Dr. Chilton is connected to 3 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 16.
3 scenes / 7 dialogue lineschar_11 is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, char_11 is connected to 1 scene, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 44.
1 scenes / 5 dialogue linesCrawford visits Graham at his home in Florida to recruit him for a new serial killer case.
Will Graham, Jack Crawford, Molly Graham, KevinGraham and Molly discuss Crawford's visit and Graham's potential return to the FBI.
Will Graham, Molly GrahamGraham and Kevin work on a turtle hatchery.
Will Graham, KevinCrawford and Molly talk on the porch about Graham's nature.
Jack Crawford, Molly GrahamGraham arrives at the crime scene in Atlanta.
Will GrahamGraham investigates the crime scene in the master bedroom.
Will GrahamGraham examines the bathroom where the killer was.
Will GrahamGraham sits on the roof and continues his investigation.
Will GrahamGraham encounters rude conventioneers.
Will GrahamGraham watches the Leeds family home movies and has a breakthrough.
Will GrahamGraham and Crawford brief the local police.
Will Graham, Jack CrawfordGraham attacks Freddie Lounds.
Will Graham, Jack Crawford, Freddie LoundsGraham and Crawford discuss the case and Graham's plan to see Lecter.
Will Graham, Jack CrawfordGraham talks to Molly on the phone.
Will Graham, Molly GrahamGraham talks to his wife Molly on the phone while packing.
Will Graham, Molly GrahamGraham meets with Dr. Chilton to discuss visiting Hannibal Lecktor.
Will Graham, Dr. ChiltonGraham visits Lecktor in his cell to ask for help with a case.
Will Graham, Hannibal LecktorGraham leaves the hospital and is photographed by Freddie Lounds.
Will Graham, Freddie LoundsFrancis Dollarhyde watches home movies of families.
Francis DollarhydeDollarhyde reads a newspaper article about himself and Graham.
Francis DollarhydeLecktor uses a phone to get Graham's home address.
Hannibal LecktorGraham reviews crime files on a flight.
Will GrahamGraham inspects the crime scene with a real estate agent.
Will GrahamGraham finds evidence in a tree.
Will GrahamCrawford and Graham coordinate the investigation.
Will Graham, Jack Crawford, Dr. Sidney BloomGraham takes a call from the killer.
Will Graham, Jack CrawfordGraham speaks to Sergeant Riddle on the phone, confirming Freddie Lounds is in custody.
Will Graham, Freddie LoundsA guard brings Dr. Chilton a note found in Hannibal Lecktor's cell.
Hannibal Lecktor, Dr. ChiltonCrawford and Graham receive the call from Dr. Chilton about the note.
Will Graham, Jack Crawford, Dr. ChiltonBeverly Katz analyzes debris from the note.
Will GrahamJimmie Price attempts to find prints on the note.
Will Graham, Jack CrawfordBowman analyzes the note using infrared light.
Will Graham, Jack CrawfordThe team discusses the note and the upcoming Tattler ad.
Will Graham, Jack CrawfordGraham is woken by a call from Crawford revealing the Tooth Fairy has his home address.
Will Graham, Jack CrawfordMolly and Kevin are alerted to a presence outside their home.
Molly Graham, KevinPolice surround the Graham house.
Molly GrahamGraham arrives to evacuate his family.
Will Graham, Molly Graham, KevinGraham and his family settle into the safe house.
Will Graham, Molly Graham, KevinGraham and Kevin go grocery shopping and discuss Graham's past.
Will Graham, KevinGraham and Molly share a moment.
Will Graham, Molly GrahamCrawford and Bloom discuss Graham's psychological state.
Will Graham, Jack Crawford, Dr. Sidney BloomGraham and Lounds stage an interview.
Will Graham, Jack Crawford, Freddie Lounds, Dr. Sidney BloomGraham prepares for the stakeout.
Will Graham, Jack CrawfordGraham and Spurgen walk the route of the potential crime scene; Graham mistakes a runner for the suspect.
Will Graham, Jack Crawford, char_11Freddie Lounds is abducted by Dollarhyde.
Francis Dollarhyde, Freddie LoundsDollarhyde holds Lounds captive and forces him to record a message.
Francis Dollarhyde, Freddie LoundsDollarhyde leaves Lounds in a wheelchair, set on fire.
Francis Dollarhyde, Freddie LoundsGraham and Molly discuss the danger and their future.
Will Graham, Molly GrahamGraham calls Dr. Bloom to discuss the case.
Will Graham, Dr. Sidney BloomDollarhyde meets Reba McClain at Gateway Labs.
Francis Dollarhyde, Reba McClainDollarhyde visits Reba for a drink.
Francis Dollarhyde, Reba McClainGraham examines the Leeds family possessions.
Will GrahamDollarhyde takes Reba to touch a tiger.
Francis Dollarhyde, Reba McClainDollarhyde and Reba become intimate.
Francis Dollarhyde, Reba McClainDollarhyde attacks a service station attendant for leering at Reba.
Francis Dollarhyde, Reba McClainGraham talks to Crawford on the phone about the investigation and then calls his family.
Will Graham, Jack CrawfordGraham calls Lecktor to discuss the case; Lecktor manipulates Graham.
Will Graham, Hannibal LecktorGraham reconstructs the crime scene in his mind.
Will GrahamDollarhyde struggles with his internal 'Red Dragon' persona.
Francis DollarhydeDollarhyde watches Reba and kills Dandridge.
Francis Dollarhyde, Reba McClainGraham and Crawford analyze the home movies and identify the killer.
Will Graham, Jack CrawfordDollarhyde confronts Reba.
Francis Dollarhyde, Reba McClainGraham and Crawford identify Dollarhyde.
Will Graham, Jack CrawfordDollarhyde prepares for his final act.
Francis DollarhydeGraham and Crawford arrive at the house.
Will Graham, Jack Crawford, Francis Dollarhyde, Reba McClainGraham calls Molly.
Will Graham, Molly GrahamWill Graham has a tense phone conversation with his wife Molly regarding his recovery and their relationship.
Will Graham, Molly GrahamGraham arrives at a residential street in a taxi.
Will GrahamGraham visits the Sherman family, who he previously saved.
Will GrahamGraham walks back to his taxi in the rain.
Will GrahamGraham and Molly reunite on the beach.
Will Graham, Molly Graham... after you killed the cat and threw it into the yard, my man, you climbed up hero and waited. You used a cutting tool on these branches so you could see. You watched the children and passed the time whittling and dreaming. When night came, you saw them passing their bright windows and you watched the shades go down, and you saw the lights go out one by one. And after a while, you climbed down and you went in to them, didn't you? DIDN'T YOU, YOU SON OF A BITCH! YOU WATCHED THEM ALL GODDAMN DAY LONG!! That's why you like houses with big yards, the easier to see them
Chilton? Gruesome, isn't he? He fumbles at your head like a freshman pulling at a panty girdle. He actually tries to give me a Thematic and Apperception test. Hah. Sat there waiting for MF-13 to come up. It's a card with a woman in bed and a man in the foreground. I was supposed to avoid a sexual interpretation. I laughed in his face. Never mind, it's boring.
Here Lecter's resting on the examining table getting an electrocardiogram. Complained of chest pains. Pulse seventy-two. Here he grabs the nurse's head and pulls her down to him. Here he's subdued by the attendant and Lecter's shoulder is dislocated. Do you notice the strange thing? His pulse never got over eighty-five. Even when he tore into her face.
Will, I don't know why I'm talking about this stuff... I called to tell you: I love you and I miss you. And you are doing the right thing. It's costing you, too. And I know that. And I'm here. I'LL be here whenever you come home. Or I'LL meet you anywhere. Anytime. That's what I called to say...
Compliment him. Tell him most people don't have the intellectual capacity to understand what has happened, that sort of thing. If he's paranoid, play into his grievance. Let him air it. If he's picked you as an adversary and wants to gloat, give him what he's after. A little at a time.
Because, my dear Will, if this Pilgrim imagines he has a relationship with the full moon, he might go outside and look at it. Have you seen blood in moonlight, Will? It appears quite black. If one were nude, it would be better to have outdoor privacy for this sort of thing.
Maybe you can help me. This is Bob Greer of Blaine & Edwards Publishing Company. Dr. Bloom asked me to send a copy of 'The Psychiatrist and the Law' to someone. Linda never sent me the address and phone number.
They don't want me up there. Every time they look at me I remind them... If they thought about it, they'd want you. But all they really want's the boy. And they'll take you. But they don't want to see me...
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