Spree

The Status Quo at 1 minutes (1% through the runtime) establishes Kurt Kunkle sits in his childhood bedroom surrounded by recording equipment, desperately trying to gain followers on social media. He's a rideshare driver with virtually no online presence despite years of effort, embodying the pathetic state of influencer-obsessed desperation.. Of particular interest, this early placement immediately immerses viewers in the story world.

The inciting incident occurs at 12 minutes when Kurt picks up his first passengers and executes his plan, offering them poisoned water. When they drink it and die, he commits his first murders on livestream. The ordinary rideshare shift becomes a killing spree, broadcast to an audience of virtually zero viewers.. At 13% through the film, this Disruption is delayed, allowing extended setup of the story world. This beat shifts the emotional landscape, launching the protagonist into the central conflict.

The First Threshold at 24 minutes marks the transition into Act II, occurring at 26% of the runtime. This demonstrates the protagonist's commitment to Kurt picks up Jessie Adams, a stand-up comedian with a genuine following who represents everything he wants. He actively chooses to make her part of his plan, shifting from random victims to targeting someone who could give him the attention he craves. The stakes escalate., moving from reaction to action.

At 47 minutes, the Midpoint arrives at 50% of the runtime—precisely centered, creating perfect narrative symmetry. Notably, this crucial beat Kurt's livestream finally goes viral after particularly shocking murders. His follower count explodes, giving him the validation he's always craved. False victory: he's achieved his goal of fame, but it's built entirely on atrocity. The attention only fuels his delusion and escalates his violence., fundamentally raising what's at risk. The emotional intensity shifts, dividing the narrative into clear before-and-after phases.

The Collapse moment at 70 minutes (76% through) represents the emotional nadir. Here, Kurt murders Bobby Basecamp, the influencer he idolized, in a desperate bid for more views and validation. This symbolic death of his aspirational figure represents the complete moral collapse and the death of any remaining humanity. He's fully consumed by the algorithm., demonstrates the protagonist at their lowest point. This beat's placement in the final quarter sets up the climactic reversal.

The Second Threshold at 75 minutes initiates the final act resolution at 81% of the runtime. Kurt fully embraces his identity as a viral killer and decides to orchestrate his final confrontation with Jessie Adams. He synthesizes everything he's learned about generating engagement and plans the ultimate livestream finale. No redemption, only escalation., demonstrating the transformation achieved throughout the journey.