Screwed (2013) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

Will struggles with compulsive sexual behavior while moving from humiliation with Jen to an unstable relationship with Emma.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

The Breakup Wound

Will tries to sell a Fantastic Four issue to buy a ring, but discovers Jen having sex with another man. Their confrontation ends the relationship and leaves Will humiliated.

Key Events

• Selling Fantastic Four — Will tries to sell the first Fantastic Four issue to Abdul. Characters: Will, Abdul Location: Unspecified setting
• The Ring Plan — Will plans to use the sale proceeds to buy a ring. Characters: Will Location: Unspecified setting
• Jen Is Discovered — Will discovers Jen having sex with another man. Characters: Will, Jen Location: Unspecified setting
• The Relationship Ends — Jen's admission and the confrontation end her relationship with Will. Characters: Will, Jen Location: Unspecified setting
• Humiliation and Resolve — Humiliated by the breakup, Will resolves to improve his sexual abilities. Characters: Will Location: Unspecified setting

Rules for Recovery

Will joins a sex-addiction program and follows a recording that imposes rules on his sexual behavior. He initially believes this strategy can help him win Jen back.

Key Events

• Joining the Program — Will becomes involved with a sex-addiction program. Characters: Will Location: Sex-addiction program
• The Recorded Rules — Will follows a recording that gives rules for sleeping with women in order. Characters: Will Location: Unspecified setting
• Winning Jen Back — Will initially believes the rules will help him regain Jen's affection. Characters: Will, Jen Location: Unspecified setting

A New Attraction

Will meets Emma at a dog-rescue gathering, receives a birthday invitation, and begins dating her. Their connection grows through flirtation and an outing at a shopping mall.

Key Events

• Dog Rescue Gathering — Will meets Emma at a dog-rescue gathering. Characters: Will, Emma Location: Dog-rescue gathering
• Birthday Invitation — Emma invites Will to her birthday party and begins showing attraction. Characters: Will, Emma Location: Dog-rescue gathering
• Flirtation Develops — Will and Emma's initial flirtation develops into a romantic connection. Characters: Will, Emma Location: Unspecified setting
• First Dates — Will and Emma go on dates as their relationship progresses. Characters: Will, Emma Location: Unspecified setting
• Mall Outing — Will and Emma spend time together during an outing at a shopping mall. Characters: Will, Emma Location: Shopping mall

Exposure and Confession

Will's compulsions continue, and a clothing-store incident is captured on surveillance video. Emma sees the footage, confronts him, and hears his explanation about Jen and his feelings for Emma.

Key Events

• Compulsions Continue — Will's compulsions continue despite his developing relationship with Emma. Characters: Will, Emma Location: Unspecified setting
• Clothing Store Incident — An incident involving Will in a clothing store is captured on surveillance video. Characters: Will Location: Clothing store
• Surveillance Footage — Emma sees the surveillance footage documenting Will's clothing-store encounter. Characters: Will, Emma Location: Unspecified setting
• Emma Confronts Will — Emma confronts Will about the footage and his behavior. Characters: Will, Emma Location: Unspecified setting
• Will Explains Himself — Will links the encounter to his attempt to improve and regain Jen's affection. Characters: Will, Emma, Jen Location: Unspecified setting
• Love Confession — Will says he slept with Jen because he thought he loved her, but now loves Emma. Characters: Will, Emma, Jen Location: Unspecified setting

Abstinence Under Pressure

Emma rejects Will's excuses and leaves unless he makes real changes. Will returns to an adult video shop, where the teasing atmosphere challenges his attempted abstinence.

Key Events

• Emma Names the Problem — Emma tells Will that he has a serious problem he must address. Characters: Will, Emma Location: Unspecified setting
• The Whore Protest — Will protests that he is not merely a “whore.” Characters: Will, Emma Location: Unspecified setting
• Emma Walks Away — Emma leaves because Will has not shown real change. Characters: Will, Emma Location: Unspecified setting
• Returning Adult Material — Will returns to an adult video shop, apparently trying to return material. Characters: Will Location: Adult video shop
• Abstinence Under Pressure — The shop's teasing atmosphere immediately pressures Will's attempt at abstinence. Characters: Will Location: Adult video shop
• Unresolved Recovery — The supplied dialogue ends with Will's recovery and relationships unresolved. Characters: Will, Emma, Jen Location: Adult video shop

Story Breakdown

• The Failed Proposal — Will's plan to buy a ring is interrupted by the discovery that Jen is having sex with another man.
  • Comic Book Sale — Will tries to sell the first Fantastic Four issue to Abdul for money.
  • Jen's Betrayal — Will discovers Jen's encounter and hears her describe it as spectacular.
• Breakup and Humiliation — The confrontation ends Will's relationship with Jen and motivates his attempt to improve sexually.
  • Relationship Ends — Jen and Will separate after the confrontation.
  • Improvement Resolve — Will becomes determined to improve his sexual abilities.
• The Recovery Rules — Will enters a sex-addiction program but treats its rules as a way to regain Jen's affection.
  • Program Involvement — Will becomes involved with a sex-addiction program.
  • Recorded Instructions — A recording gives Will rules for sleeping with women in a specific order.
• Emma Enters — Will meets Emma through a dog-rescue gathering and begins a new romantic relationship.
  • Birthday Invitation — Emma invites Will to her birthday party and develops an attraction to him.
  • Mall Date — Their flirtation develops into dates, including an outing at a shopping mall.
• Compulsion Exposed — Will's behavior becomes harder to control, and surveillance footage reveals an incident to Emma.
  • Clothing Store Incident — An incident involving Will is captured on surveillance video.
  • Emma Sees Footage — Emma views the footage and confronts Will about what happened.
• Love and Accountability — Will explains his motives, but Emma refuses to continue without genuine change.
  • Will's Confession — Will says he slept with Jen because he thought he loved her and now loves Emma.
  • Emma's Rejection — Emma identifies Will's serious problem and leaves when he offers no real change.
• Unresolved Abstinence — Will returns to an adult video shop, where the environment pressures his attempt to remain abstinent.
  • Returning Material — Will apparently tries to return material at the adult video shop.
  • Recovery Uncertain — The supplied dialogue ends before Will's recovery or relationships are resolved.

Directed by

John Wynn

Key Cast

• Nathan Moore — Nathan
• Brianna Brown — Jen
• Julie McNiven — Emma
• Kurt David Anderson — Will
• Kevin McCorkle — Tim