1992
Beverly Sutphin, a seemingly perfect homemaker, is secretly a serial killer who targets anyone she perceives as rude or offensive, escalating her crime spree by murdering several people for minor transgressions. After being arrested, Beverly fires her lawyer and represents herself, transforming her trial into a media circus. She manipulates witnesses and charms the jury with her innocent demeanor, leading to a shocking not guilty verdict despite overwhelming evidence. Immediately following her acquittal, Beverly murders a juror in a phone booth for wearing white after Labor Day, revealing her unrepentant nature.
Save the Cat beat sheet
A seemingly perfect suburban mom, Beverly Sutphin, commits a series of murders under the guise of maintaining order in her family and community.
Open full beat sheetBeverly Sutphin is listed as Protagonist. A trim, fortyish, pretty Betty Crocker of the 90's who is a serial killer. In the parsed data, Beverly Sutphin is connected to 28 scenes, 34 dialogue lines, 35 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
28 scenes / 34 dialogue linesChip Sutphin is listed as Supporting. Beverly and Eugene's son, a high-school student and horror movie fan. In the parsed data, Chip Sutphin is connected to 16 scenes, 18 dialogue lines, 18 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
16 scenes / 18 dialogue linesMisty Sutphin is listed as Supporting. Beverly and Eugene's daughter, a college student. In the parsed data, Misty Sutphin is connected to 15 scenes, 17 dialogue lines, 17 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
15 scenes / 17 dialogue linesEugene Sutphin is listed as Supporting. A dentist, Beverly's husband, the ultimate nice guy. In the parsed data, Eugene Sutphin is connected to 14 scenes, 13 dialogue lines, 14 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
14 scenes / 13 dialogue linesBirdie Stuart is listed as Supporting. Chip's girlfriend, a sexy tom-boy. In the parsed data, Birdie Stuart is connected to 10 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
10 scenes / 2 dialogue linesRosemary Ackerman is listed as Supporting. Beverly's frumpy, brittle, busy-body next door neighbor. In the parsed data, Rosemary Ackerman is connected to 7 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 13.
7 scenes / 5 dialogue linesDetective Moore is listed as Supporting. A younger, rugged police detective. In the parsed data, Detective Moore is connected to 5 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
5 scenes / 4 dialogue linesDetective Bradford is listed as Supporting. An older, world-weary police detective. In the parsed data, Detective Bradford is connected to 5 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
5 scenes / 3 dialogue linesDottie Hinkle is listed as Supporting. Beverly's neighbor who is harassed by obscene phone calls. In the parsed data, Dottie Hinkle is connected to 3 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 25.
3 scenes / 4 dialogue linesMr. Stubbins is listed as Supporting. Chip's math teacher. In the parsed data, Mr. Stubbins is connected to 3 scenes, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.
3 scenes / 0 dialogue linesScotty Barnhill is listed as Supporting. Chip's best friend, a sullen red-necky teen. In the parsed data, Scotty Barnhill is connected to 3 scenes, first appearing around scene 3.
3 scenes / 0 dialogue linesCarl Padgett is listed as Supporting. A handsome jock, Misty's date. In the parsed data, Carl Padgett is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 3.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesThe Sutphin family eats breakfast while Beverly stalks a fly with a flyswatter.
Beverly Sutphin, Eugene Sutphin, Chip Sutphin, Misty SutphinDetectives Moore and Bradford arrive to discuss obscene phone calls to Dottie Hinkle.
Beverly Sutphin, Eugene Sutphin, Chip Sutphin, Misty Sutphin, Detective Moore, Detective BradfordChip's friends arrive and Carl Padgett picks up Misty.
Beverly Sutphin, Eugene Sutphin, Chip Sutphin, Misty Sutphin, Detective Moore, Detective BradfordDetectives discuss the Sutphin family.
Detective Moore, Detective BradfordBeverly makes obscene phone calls to Dottie Hinkle.
Beverly Sutphin, Dottie HinkleRosemary Ackerman visits Beverly.
Beverly Sutphin, Rosemary AckermanBeverly sets fire to Dottie Hinkle's mail.
Beverly Sutphin, Dottie HinkleBeverly attends a PTA meeting with Mr. Stubbins.
Beverly Sutphin, Mr. StubbinsBeverly runs over Mr. Stubbins with her car.
Beverly Sutphin, Mr. StubbinsChip and friends watch a horror movie; Beverly joins them.
Beverly Sutphin, Chip Sutphin, Scotty Barnhill, Birdie StuartThe family has dinner.
Beverly Sutphin, Eugene Sutphin, Chip Sutphin, Misty SutphinThe Sutphin family eats dinner while discussing Misty's weight and Carl, ending with a scream from outside.
Beverly Sutphin, Eugene Sutphin, Chip Sutphin, Misty SutphinMrs. Ackerman runs to the Sutphin house.
Rosemary AckermanMrs. Ackerman informs the family that a teacher has been murdered.
Beverly Sutphin, Eugene Sutphin, Chip Sutphin, Misty Sutphin, Rosemary AckermanMom shows Misty her new cereal bowl while Mrs. Ackerman complains about her missing Faberge Egg. Mom threatens Mrs. Ackerman with a fire poker, and Misty runs off to investigate a commotion.
Beverly Sutphin, Misty Sutphin, Rosemary AckermanMisty discovers Carl's body being removed by paramedics and screams in horror.
Misty Sutphin, Detective Moore, Detective Bradford, Carl PadgettMom sells a doll while Mrs. Ackerman discovers blood on the fire poker. Misty returns and accuses Mom of murdering Carl.
Beverly Sutphin, Misty Sutphin, Rosemary AckermanChip and Birdie hot-wire a car to help Mom escape while the police search the area.
Beverly Sutphin, Chip Sutphin, Birdie StuartChip and Birdie discuss Mom's newfound fame as they drive away.
Beverly Sutphin, Chip Sutphin, Birdie StuartA reporter interviews Dad and Misty while police search for Mom.
Eugene Sutphin, Misty SutphinChip and Birdie hide Mom in a closet at the video store.
Beverly Sutphin, Chip Sutphin, Birdie StuartMom kills Mrs. Jenson with a leg of lamb while she watches Annie.
Beverly Sutphin, Rosemary AckermanMom kills Scotty at a rock concert.
Beverly Sutphin, Scotty BarnhillMom fires her lawyer and decides to defend herself.
Beverly Sutphin, Eugene Sutphin, Chip Sutphin, Misty Sutphin, Birdie StuartDottie Hinkle testifies against Beverly Sutphin, leading to a chaotic confrontation.
Beverly Sutphin, Eugene Sutphin, Chip Sutphin, Misty Sutphin, Dottie Hinkle, Birdie StuartChip is confronted by Carl's brother outside the courtroom.
Chip SutphinLu-Ann Hodges testifies while Beverly observes the courtroom.
Beverly Sutphin, Eugene SutphinMisty sells Serial Mom merchandise.
Misty SutphinBeverly cross-examines Det. Bradford and Mrs. Ackerman.
Beverly Sutphin, Detective Bradford, Rosemary AckermanFarrah Fawcett visits the courtroom during Det. Moore's testimony.
Beverly Sutphin, Eugene Sutphin, Chip Sutphin, Detective Moore, Birdie StuartBeverly manipulates Marvin Pickles during his testimony.
Beverly Sutphin, Eugene Sutphin, Chip Sutphin, Misty SutphinThe jury delivers a not guilty verdict.
Beverly Sutphin, Eugene Sutphin, Chip Sutphin, Misty Sutphin, Birdie StuartBeverly murders a juror in a phone booth.
Beverly Sutphin, Eugene SutphinLook officers! Life doesn't have to be ugly. See the little birdie? Listen to his call. Peter Pan! Peter Pan! Peter Pan!
You'd probably date him! He's cu-uuute! Hey, Dad, did you ever see "Henry, Portrait of a Serial Killer?"
Sorry, ma'am. We're investigating obscene phone calls and mail threats to a certain Mrs. Dottie Hinkle.
Yummy. Carl says if I lose ten pounds, he'll take me to the University of Maryland Fall Mixer.
Well, your mother's going to PTA today. We'll see what your teacher has to say.
It was her! Beverly Sutphin! Sittin' right there! I'm lucky I'm not DEAD!!
Officers, I've never said the P-word out loud, much less written it down!
Leave her alone, Chip. I think it's great she has a new beau, Beverly.
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