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THE CROW: CITY OF ANGELS script analysis

THE CROW: CITY OF ANGELS script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

After Ashe and his son are murdered, Ashe is resurrected by a mystical crow and embarks on a path of vengeance guided by Sarah. Along the way, he confronts the killers one by one, deepening his bond with Sarah. When Sarah is captured, Ashe must overcome despair to storm Judah’s tower and save her. In the end, balance is restored as Ashe fulfills his mission and finds a new beginning.

75 Save the Cat fit score 82% analysis confidence / 46 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

80%

The film opens in limbo with mournful narration establishing the theme of restless souls.

I believe there's a place where the restless souls wander. Burdened by the weight of their own sadness,...
2

Theme Stated

Scene 8 / Page 1 / 5% target

78%

Sarah tells Ashe he is dead, stating the central truth about life, death, and purpose.

You didn't. You're dead.
3

Set-Up

Scenes 2-5 / Pages 1-5 / 10% target

80%

We learn Ashe’s loving relationship with Danny and meet key players Sarah, Curve, and Judah.

4

Catalyst

Scene 2 / Page 1 / 12% target

85%

Ashe and Danny are executed, shattering the world and setting revenge in motion.

I'm sorry, Dad...I'm sorry... I didn't mean to look...
5

Debate

Scenes 3-4 / Pages 1-2 / 20% target

75%

Ashe struggles with his survival and purpose after being resurrected, questioning what to do next.

6

Break into Two

Scene 7 / Page 1 / 25% target

83%

Ashe emerges from the water and recalls his execution, committing to the world of vengeance.

7

B Story

Scene 16 / Page 1 / 30% target

80%

Ashe and Sarah share an emotional connection, establishing the romantic B story.

I needed to see you again.
8

Fun and Games

Scenes 10-12 / Pages 1-3 / 40% target

82%

Ashe hunts down Spider Monkey and Nemo, enacting stylized vengeance.

Tell me, Monkey. Does the corpse have a familiar face?
9

Midpoint

Scene 12 / Page 3 / 50% target

85%

At Nemo’s Peep-O-Rama, Ashe kills his son’s murderer, raising the stakes.

You killed my son, Nemo. You took away the only piece of light left in my soul.
10

Bad Guys Close In

Scene 23 / Page 5 / 65% target

80%

Curve fights back vigorously, nearly defeating Ashe.

Fuck you, bird-dick!
11

All Is Lost

Scene 26 / Page 6 / 75% target

83%

Sarah is imprisoned as bait in Judah’s tower, leaving Ashe isolated.

The Tower. Everyone finds their way here eventually.
12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 34 / Page 7 / 80% target

80%

Ashe falls and hallucinates Danny urging him to move on, symbolizing his despair.

It's time to go back, Dad.
13

Break into Three

Scene 36 / Page 7 / 85% target

82%

Sibyl frees Sarah, giving Ashe renewed hope and resolve.

Ashe needs you now. More than ever.
14

Finale

Scenes 38-39 / Pages 8-9 / 95% target

85%

Ashe battles Judah in the street and the crows descend to kill him, climaxing the revenge arc.

The crows...I can see them coming...
15

Final Image

Scene 46 / Page 10 / 99% target

80%

Ashe rides away at dawn, suggesting a new beginning after fulfilling his duty.