1982
In 1984 Los Angeles, a cyborg assassin known as the Terminator arrives from the future to kill Sarah Connor, whose unborn son, John, will lead the human resistance against the machines, while Kyle Reese, a human soldier also from the future, protects her. Reese explains the future war and his mission to Sarah, who initially disbelieves him but soon witnesses the Terminator's inhuman resilience and relentless pursuit, forcing them to flee and realize the full extent of the threat. As they prepare for a final stand, Reese and Sarah grow closer, eventually becoming intimate, and Reese reveals he is John's father before sacrificing himself in a factory chase to destroy the Terminator's organic shell, leaving its metal endoskeleton. Sarah ultimately crushes the endoskeleton in a hydraulic press, and months later, a pregnant Sarah, hardened and determined, drives alone through Mexico, recording tapes for her unborn son, fully embracing her destiny as the mother of humanity's future leader.
Save the Cat beat sheet
A relentless cyborg assassin arrives from the future to kill Sarah Connor, while a human soldier, Kyle Reese, follows to protect her.
Open full beat sheetKyle Reese is listed as Protagonist. A human resistance soldier sent from 2026 to protect Sarah Connor. In the parsed data, Kyle Reese is connected to 12 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
12 scenes / 8 dialogue linesSarah Connor is listed as Protagonist. A young woman targeted for termination because she will give birth to the future leader of the human resistance. In the parsed data, Sarah Connor is connected to 12 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
12 scenes / 3 dialogue linesTerminator is listed as Antagonist. A cyborg infiltration unit sent from the future to kill Sarah Connor. Utterly emotionless, relentless, and physically powerful. In the parsed data, Terminator is connected to 11 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
11 scenes / 2 dialogue linesGinger Ventura is listed as Supporting. Sarah's roommate, an athletic and energetic woman. In the parsed data, Ginger Ventura is connected to 2 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 3.
2 scenes / 1 dialogue linesEd Vukovick is listed as Supporting. A homicide detective investigating the murders. In the parsed data, Ed Vukovick is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 6.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesJohn Connor is listed as Supporting. Sarah's unborn son and the future leader of the human resistance. In the parsed data, John Connor is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 18.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesMatt Buchanan is listed as Supporting. Ginger's boyfriend, a bodybuilder and health club assistant manager. In the parsed data, Matt Buchanan is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 4.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesPeter Silberman is listed as Supporting. A criminal psychologist who interviews Kyle Reese. In the parsed data, Peter Silberman is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 6.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesThe Terminator arrives from the future in a flash of light and kills three gang members to steal their clothes.
TerminatorKyle Reese arrives from the future, finds a wounded comrade, and is chased by police.
Kyle ReeseSarah and Ginger celebrate a negative pregnancy test and prepare for the day.
Sarah Connor, Ginger VenturaThe Terminator breaks into the apartment and kills Matt and Ginger.
Terminator, Ginger Ventura, Matt BuchananThe Terminator attempts to kill Sarah, but Reese intervenes.
Terminator, Sarah Connor, Kyle ReeseReese is interrogated by police and Dr. Silberman about his claims regarding the future and the Terminator.
Kyle Reese, Ed Vukovick, Peter SilbermanTerminator repairs his damaged body.
TerminatorTerminator attacks the police station to find Sarah.
Terminator, Sarah Connor, Kyle Reese, Ed VukovickReese and Sarah hide and discuss the future.
Sarah Connor, Kyle ReeseSarah and Reese stop during their journey north.
Sarah Connor, Kyle ReeseTerminator tracks Sarah by impersonating her mother.
TerminatorSarah speaks to her mother on the phone, unaware it is the Terminator mimicking her mother's voice. Kyle prepares explosives.
Terminator, Sarah Connor, Kyle ReeseSarah and Kyle discuss the future, John Connor, and their feelings for each other before making love.
Sarah Connor, Kyle ReeseThe Terminator attacks the motel room; Sarah and Kyle escape in a pickup truck.
Terminator, Sarah Connor, Kyle ReeseA high-speed chase ensues between the pickup truck and the Terminator on a motorcycle.
Terminator, Sarah Connor, Kyle ReeseThe Terminator hijacks a tanker truck and pursues Sarah and Kyle into an industrial park.
Terminator, Sarah Connor, Kyle ReeseThe final confrontation between Sarah, Kyle, and the endoskeleton Terminator.
Terminator, Sarah Connor, Kyle ReeseSarah records tapes for her unborn son, John, while preparing for the future.
Sarah Connor, John ConnorThank you, mother. You have borne me and taught me well and in a way I will have borne you and taught you. The future is not irrevocable, but depends solely upon your will. There is no fate but what we make. You must be strong... stronger than you imagine you can be.
... and the hardest thing is trying to decide what I should tell you and what not, but anyway, whatever I record now I can always cut out before you're old enough to understand the tapes. At this point they're more for me... to help get it all straight.
Your clothes will fit. Give them to me.
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