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Untitled Joel Edgerton Project script analysis

Untitled Joel Edgerton Project script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

A young couple, Simon and Robyn, relocate to a new suburban home and quickly reconnect with an enigmatic past acquaintance, Gordo. As Gordo insinuates himself into their lives, buried secrets and psychological unease surface. Robyn’s investigation into Simon’s history culminates in a shattering revelation about Gordo’s existence. Ultimately, Simon must confront his past to protect his family and find closure.

85 Save the Cat fit score 78% analysis confidence / 110 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

85%

An establishing shot of the suburban cul-de-sac sets the visual tone and world.

2

Theme Stated

Scene 6 / 5% target

75%

Robyn questions Simon’s familiarity with Gordo, hinting at trust and hidden pasts.

3

Set-Up

Scenes 2-3 / 10% target

80%

Simon and Robyn arrive at and survey their new home, establishing their domestic life.

4

Catalyst

Scene 5 / 12% target

85%

They shop at IKEA and unexpectedly run into Gordo, reigniting past connections.

It’s Simon right? I’m sorry. Gordo. We went to school together. Fairmont.
5

Debate

Scenes 6-7 / 20% target

80%

Robyn and Simon argue over the significance of the Gordo encounter and its implications.

You acted like you knew him really well.
6

Break into Two

Scene 16 / 25% target

77%

They host Gordo for dinner, fully inviting him into their personal sphere.

You know he was class president?
7

B Story

Scene 8 / 30% target

72%

Robyn prepares the baby’s room, grounding the subplot of family and trust.

8

Fun and Games

Scenes 5-7 / 40% target

78%

Early interactions with Gordo show both pleasant reminiscences and unsettling moments.

9

Midpoint

Scene 43 / 50% target

88%

They discover Gordo’s hidden nursery and women’s clothing, flipping safety to danger.

What are you doing?!
10

Bad Guys Close In

Scene 48 / 65% target

83%

Robyn demands Gordo leave, and tensions explode over his unsettling attention.

He has to go. This has got to stop.
11

All Is Lost

Scene 71 / 75% target

90%

Greg Parsons reveals that Gordo never existed, leaving Robyn’s reality shattered.

The whole thing. There was no man. No car. Nothing. None of it ever happened. I was a...
12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 68 / 80% target

70%

Robyn wakes from a nightmare, tormented by doubts and fear.

13

Break into Three

Scene 82 / 85% target

81%

Simon seeks out Gordo at the club to apologize, committing to face the past.

Will you accept my apology?
14

Finale

Scenes 93-96 / 95% target

84%

Robyn gives birth; Simon interacts with detectives and searches the hospital, confronting Gordo’s lingering presence.

I don’t want this matter to go any further. It doesn’t have to if I don’t want to....
15

Final Image

Scene 110 / 99% target

76%

Simon and Robyn share a knowing look while watching their child, suggesting hard-won peace.