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THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN script analysis

THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

After a brutal massacre in Rose Creek, bounty hunter Sam Chisolm assembles a diverse group of gunmen to help Emma Cullen reclaim her town from the ruthless Bartholomew Bogue. As they recruit allies and train the townspeople, they face mounting dangers leading to a daring defense and personal sacrifices. In the final showdown, justice is served, and survivors honor the fallen before parting ways.

80 Save the Cat fit score 30% analysis confidence / 30 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

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The explosion at Johnson Mine immediately establishes the town’s peril and tone.

2

Theme Stated

Scene 7 / 5% target

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Emma’s proposition to Chisolm hints at justice and revenge as the central theme.

Sir, I have a proposition.
3

Set-Up

Scene 2 / 10% target

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We meet Emma and learn of Cullen’s determination and the stakes in Rose Creek.

4

Catalyst

Scene 4 / 12% target

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Matthew Cullen’s confrontation with Bogue ends in a violent shootout, triggering Emma’s quest.

Where’s Ellis Johnson?
5

Debate

Scene 5 / 20% target

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Emma vows revenge, wrestling with her doubts before hiring help.

6

Break into Two

Scene 6 / 25% target

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Chisolm kills a wanted man and decides to recruit Faraday, committing to the mission.

7

B Story

Scene 7 / 30% target

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Emma’s interaction with Chisolm establishes the emotional B-story and alliance.

Sir, I have a proposition.
8

Fun and Games

Scene 12 / 40% target

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The newly formed group banters and bonds during their ride across the canyon.

What a merry band. Me a grey, Chisolm blue, a Chinaman, a Texican, a drunk, and a female....
9

Midpoint

Scene 16 / 50% target

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The Seven’s first major confrontation with the Blackstone agents in Rose Creek raises the stakes.

10

Bad Guys Close In

Scene 19 / 65% target

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The team’s trap explodes but the enemy remains powerful, tightening the threat.

That’s some powerful magic!
11

All Is Lost

Scene 23 / 75% target

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The death of Jack Horne marks the lowest point and loss of hope for the defenders.

12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 24 / 80% target

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Faraday’s wounding challenges the group’s morale and Emma’s determination.

13

Break into Three

Scene 27 / 85% target

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Faraday sacrifices himself to destroy the mine, rallying the others for the final fight.

14

Finale

Scene 29 / 95% target

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Chisolm and Emma execute Bogue and secure victory in a climactic duel.

I just killed you with your own knife, Mister.
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Final Image

Scene 30 / 99% target

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The survivors honor the fallen in the cemetery, mirroring the opening stakes in a somber resolution.