First let me say that there are exceptions to everything, but for the most part, the "midpoint mirror" applies to a huge majority of films, especially genre films like Horror, Action, Sci-Fi, etc. But what exactly is the mirror? Simply put, it’s a reflection, and in story terms, the midpoint reflects – or mirrors – the end of the film, meaning that if the hero wins in the end, the midpoint is also a victory, and if it's a tragic end, your protagonist will reach a low point half way through. This ‘mirror’ structure allows the story to move up and down, all dictated…

FEMME FATALE The French translation of Femme Fatale literally means “deadly woman." The Femme Fatale character is seductive, mysterious, and most of all – extremely dangerous. Her greatest power is her ability to entrance her victims with her appearance, and lead them into dangerous situations.