The script potential of SAW X is 40-50MM in the domestic market (actual 54MM)
The script of SAW X will appeal to 1.18-1.44% of the population
88% events in SAW X are borrowed from 2 mythological tales
The script of SAW X will appeal to 1.18-1.44% of the population
Any story is the quest to fulfil a human desire. We have identified universal quests for every human desire. These universal quests reveal the invisible plot structure of stories. An analysis of Blockbuster, Hit & Flop plots led to the discovery of Mythosis Code. The Code reveals the story principles shared by all Blockbusters. We use the Code to estimate and unlock a story’s Blockbuster potential.
All Blockbusters are made up of at least 3 universal quests. SAW X uses 2 universal quests of Vengeance & Power.
In Blockbusters, each universal quest is mirrored by ONLY ONE character. Kramer mirrors the universal quests of Vengeance whereas Cecilia mirrors the quest of Power. Both Amanda & Parker don’t have any developed quest.
Every Blockbuster character borrows at least 35% of the universal quest. Kramer’s character borrows 28% of the universal quest of Vengeance. Cecilia’ character borrows 29% of the universal quest of Power.
Blockbusters interweave different quests to create a tight plot structure. Interweaving occurs when events of 2 quests occur simultaneously in the story. Blockbusters have a quest interweaving threshold of 0.5. SAW X’s quest interweaving score is 0.33 and below par. An example of interweaving between Kramer & Cecilia’s quests:
Blockbusters have a script score of at least 0.64 whereas SAW X’s script score is 0.04. Based on the script score we estimate that the movie will appeal to 1.18-1.44% of the population.
The plot structure of SAW X borrows from only 2 universal quests unlike Blockbusters which borrow from at least 3 quests. Both the characters of Kramer & Cecilia are well developed borrowing marginally below the threshold from their respective quests.
88% events in SAW X are borrowed from 2 mythological tales
At Mythosis, we have identified 32 mythological tales. Each mythological tale uniquely represents a human quest to fulfil a desire. These tales are the super set of thousands of tales across cultures.
We have codified the events of each mythological tale. Every tale has 5 major arcs. Each arc has a sequence of events. These events culminate into a major event. Here is the mapping of each character’s quest to the major events in their respective mythological tale.
Quest 1: Kramer mirrors 28% of Dron’s quest for Vengeance (marginally below threshold)
Kramer’s desire for Vengeance stems from the need to confront offenders. The tale of Dron from Hindu mythology is the universal quest for Vengeance.
Quest 2: Cecilia mirrors 29% of Circe’s quest for Power (marginally below threshold)
Cecilia’ desire for Power stems from the need to dominate others. The tale of Circe from Greek mythology is the universal quest for Power.
Tags:2023, Box office, Character development, Circe, Dron, Kevin Greutert, Lionsgate, Movie Review, Mythology, Power, Script, Story plot, Twisted Pictures, Vengeance
