1992
Resurrected by a crow, musician Eric Draven seeks vengeance for his and his fiancée Shelly's murders, systematically eliminating the gang members responsible. As Eric is pursued by Officer Albrecht, he learns that crime boss Top Dollar orchestrated the killings and has kidnapped a young girl named Elly to trap him. Eric confronts Top Dollar and his gang in a church, where he is mortally wounded but ultimately defeats the crime boss and saves Elly. After a final goodbye to Elly, Eric succumbs to his wounds, leaving Elly and her mother Darla to begin a new life together.
Save the Cat beat sheet
After rock musician Eric Draven is resurrected by a mysterious crow to avenge his and his fiancée’s murders, he systematically hunts down their killers across a grim urban landscape.
Open full beat sheetEric Draven is listed as Protagonist. A murdered musician resurrected to avenge his and his fiancée's deaths. In the parsed data, Eric Draven is connected to 20 scenes, 17 dialogue lines, 17 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
20 scenes / 17 dialogue linesElly is listed as Supporting. An eleven-year-old street-smart girl who befriends Eric. In the parsed data, Elly is connected to 10 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
10 scenes / 3 dialogue linesT-Bird is listed as Antagonist. Arrogant leader of a gang of thugs. In the parsed data, T-Bird is connected to 6 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
6 scenes / 3 dialogue linesGrange is listed as Antagonist. Top Dollar's loyal and seasoned assassin. In the parsed data, Grange is connected to 6 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 29.
6 scenes / 1 dialogue linesSkull Cowboy is listed as Supernatural Guide. A mysterious entity that guides Eric. In the parsed data, Skull Cowboy is connected to 5 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
5 scenes / 5 dialogue linesLao is listed as Antagonist. A treacherous and capable crime figure. In the parsed data, Lao is connected to 5 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
5 scenes / 2 dialogue linesAlbrecht is listed as Supporting. A black beat cop who investigates the murders. In the parsed data, Albrecht is connected to 5 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 2.
5 scenes / 1 dialogue linesSkank is listed as Antagonist. A jittery, manic speed freak gang member. In the parsed data, Skank is connected to 4 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 15.
4 scenes / 1 dialogue linesDarla is listed as Supporting. Elly's mother, a waitress at The Pit. In the parsed data, Darla is connected to 4 scenes, first appearing around scene 14.
4 scenes / 0 dialogue linesTop Dollar is listed as Antagonist. The crime boss who controls the city's criminal underworld. In the parsed data, Top Dollar is connected to 2 scenes, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 12.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesTin-Tin is listed as Antagonist. A knife-wielding gang member. In the parsed data, Tin-Tin is connected to 1 scene, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesGideon is listed as Supporting. A pawn shop owner who deals in stolen goods. In the parsed data, Gideon is connected to 1 scene, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 10.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesFunboy is listed as Antagonist. A drug-addicted gang member. In the parsed data, Funboy is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 14.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesShelly Webster is listed as Deceased. Eric's murdered fiancée.
0 scenes / 0 dialogue linesGravediggers prepare a plot while Elly visits Shelly Webster's grave and encounters a crow.
EllyAlbrecht and Mickey discuss the city while Elly arrives for a hot dog.
Albrecht, EllyEric Draven is resurrected by the crow and the Skull Cowboy.
Eric Draven, Skull CowboyT-Bird and Skank prepare an incendiary device while holding a woman captive.
T-Bird, SkankLao kills Ngo Nwa to seize power.
LaoEric confronts Tin-Tin in an alley.
Eric Draven, Tin-TinEric prepares for his mission, applying makeup and reflecting on his past with Shelly.
Eric Draven, Skull CowboyEric dives from the loft window into the night.
Eric DravenAlbrecht and Torres investigate the scene where Tin-Tin was killed.
AlbrechtEric confronts Gideon to find the engagement ring.
Eric Draven, GideonEric confronts Albrecht outside the burning pawn shop.
Eric Draven, AlbrechtT-Bird meets with Top Dollar to discuss the recent killings.
T-Bird, Top DollarEric meets Elly while watching the Pit.
Eric Draven, EllyEric confronts Funboy and Darla.
Eric Draven, Funboy, DarlaT-Bird and Skank approach a liquor store; T-Bird expresses frustration over Tin-Tin's death.
T-Bird, SkankSkank enters the store while kids rob it; T-Bird is ambushed in his car by Eric.
Eric Draven, T-Bird, SkankEric forces T-Bird to drive recklessly while being pursued by police.
Eric Draven, T-BirdEric kills T-Bird by rigging his car with explosives and sending it into the river.
Eric Draven, T-BirdDarla cooks breakfast while Elly watches Eric on the roof.
Elly, DarlaEric plays guitar on the roof, mourning Shelly.
Eric DravenGrange approaches Elly to find out where Eric is.
Elly, GrangeTop Dollar and his gang discuss the Crow's interference.
Eric Draven, Skank, Top Dollar, Lao, GrangeAlbrecht helps Eric escape the police.
Eric Draven, AlbrechtLao explains his plan to kill Eric to Grange.
Lao, GrangeEric says goodbye to Elly and gives her Shelly's ring.
Eric Draven, EllyGrange kidnaps Elly.
Elly, Darla, GrangeEric confronts the Skull Cowboy.
Eric Draven, Skull CowboyEric speaks with the Skull Cowboy, who warns him that he will lose his powers and be vulnerable if he proceeds.
Eric Draven, Skull CowboyGrange monitors Eric's arrival and reports to Lao.
Grange, LaoThe Skull Cowboy disintegrates, leaving Eric alone with the Crow.
Eric Draven, Skull CowboyEric enters the church and confronts Lao, who holds Elly hostage.
Eric Draven, Elly, Lao, Grange, AlbrechtEric, mortally wounded, says goodbye to Elly.
Eric Draven, EllyElly and Darla start a new life.
Elly, DarlaA little restrictive? Good. You held her down and raped her. You were the first. She burned while you were inside of her. What's the lag on this? About twenty seconds, would you say?
Uncle T-Bird's 100-proof accelerator. I squirt you with this, you could jump in the Detroit river and burn all the way to the bottom.
Do this thing and you will be vulnerable. The blood will not return. No powers. No reunion. Nothing.
I believe our friend Elly call you Mister Crow. Please acknowledge; the mike will pick you up.
I wish to hell I had torched Gideon's, that fat fuck.
I'm your passenger. You drive. And stop talking.
Glad to see you're finally with the program.
Halloween is coming. The Day of the Dead...
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