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TAG script analysis

TAG script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

TAG follows medical intern Mitch as he unwittingly resurrects his friend Carlos as the undead and navigates a supernatural curse alongside Andy, who is herself cursed. The story tracks Mitch’s evolution from skeptic to protector as tragedies push him to accept his role in confronting life, death, and love.

85 Save the Cat fit score 22% analysis confidence / 33 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

24%

A frantic nighttime chase immediately sets a tone of danger and pursuit.

2

Theme Stated

Scene 5 / Page 1 / 5% target

20%

Dialogue about taking a breath hints at life-and-death stakes in a hospital setting.

Let's plan on you taking that breath some other day, deal?
3

Set-Up

Scenes 4-5 / Page 1 / 10% target

21%

We meet Mitch as an intern alongside colleagues Carlos and Jules, establishing relationships and the hospital world.

4

Catalyst

Scene 13 / Page 1 / 12% target

22%

Carlos’s apparent death under train wheels shocks Mitch and propels the supernatural plot.

Is there a doctor here?! Can anyone help him?!
5

Debate

Scene 15 / Page 1 / 20% target

23%

Mitch debates the impossibility of Carlos’s revival upon finding him in the morgue.

It doesn't work like that.
6

Break into Two

Scene 17 / Page 1 / 25% target

20%

Meeting Andy introduces Mitch to the wider supernatural crisis—he steps into Act Two.

7

B Story

Scene 23 / Page 1 / 30% target

21%

Mitch and Andy deepen their bond while discussing the curse’s origin.

I was cursed by the son of the man I killed in the hospital to be the walking...
8

Fun and Games

Scene 24 / Page 1 / 40% target

22%

Andy and Mitch banter and plan strategies as they learn more about the curse’s mechanics.

Okay. So Carlos is cursed or whatever.
9

Midpoint

Scene 27 / Page 1 / 50% target

24%

Andy’s death marks a false victory for Carlos and a devastating loss for Mitch.

I don't want to hurt her, I'll help her when it's all over. And we'll be rid of...
10

Bad Guys Close In

Scene 29 / Page 1 / 65% target

23%

Tensions rise as Mitch and Carlos clash over finding Andy’s attacker.

No. I'm gonna keep her as safe as possible. I'm gonna find him, and bring him to her.
11

All Is Lost

Scene 30 / Page 1 / 75% target

24%

Mitch’s apparent death in the morgue freezer leaves his friends shattered.

Both of you, stay with me.
12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 31 / Page 1 / 80% target

22%

Mitch’s funeral intercut with memories underscores grief and regrets.

I will especially tread with care in matters of life and death. If it is given me to...
13

Break into Three

Scene 32 / Page 1 / 85% target

21%

Carlos confronts Andy about grieving, sparking renewed purpose.

There wasn't much we could do.
14

Finale

Scene 33 / Page 1 / 95% target

23%

Andy’s discovery of a severed hand hints at the final confrontation to resolve the curse.

15

Final Image

Scene 33 / Page 1 / 99% target

22%

The ominous locker-room reveal mirrors the opening’s tension, closing the cycle.