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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…
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