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This remarkable film is an ideal model of the Sequence structure for a maniacal, futile journey.
An ideal character study structure within a love story. Note how individual scenes are created by the specific plot points.
Use the Screenplay Summary to follow how to set up a story based on the manipulation of the main character by an enemy. As with most Bond plot lines, the audience knows of dangers before Bond.
(hide)A 'Stalking' plot, except the stalker (Barbara Covett) creepily hides in plain sight and only the viewer knows what Barbara's intentions are towards Sheba through her narration.
(hide)Probably one of the best Pursuit-Escape screenplays to emulate, especially if you have multiple groups to keep track of (i.e. people on submarines, ships, aircraft carriers and in government agencies).
(hide)This screenplay uses short vignette Sequences to subtly advance the story.
A well constructed plot based on a coincidence of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
This story is the prototype of many 'Wrongfully Accused' story lines where the protagonist must elude capture, find out the truth and save the day.
(hide)Like the Maltese Falcon, Hammer must follow a series of clues to different people to pice together the puzzle and find the prize.
This is the Sequence-Scene structure of the 1998 restored version derived from Welles's 1958 memo.
The action in Flightplan is restricted to a single location, but the plot structure of a kidnap-manipulation-rescue plot is all there.
Excellent Rescue-Escape screenplay template. A scientist cannot persuade a town's inhabitants there is a real danger and they should leave. When the volcano erupts, the scientist must rescue the woman he loves and her children.
(hide)A straightforward plot structure that is ideal to emulate for a coming of age screenplay. The mystery surrounding the reclusive Ricky Linderman adds depth.
(hide)Cast Away demonstrates a screenplay construction through a series of distinct Sequences delineated by changes in location and purpose in the story narrative.
(hide)A well developed storyline focusing on an investigation of a murder and thwarting a plot to take over the world. I, Robot has similarities to Michael Crichton's story lines of humans being threatened by our own technologies.
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