Abner, the Invisible Dog (2013) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A birthday chemistry set transforms Abner and draws Chad into a struggle to evade kidnappers seeking the dog.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

A Birthday and a Stolen Formula

Chad is bullied on his way to school, while experimental formulas are stolen from a government laboratory. At home, his birthday chemistry set brings the stolen substances into his life.

Key Events

• Birthday Walk to School — Sophie walks with Chad and wishes him well on his birthday. Characters: Chad, Sophie Location: Walk to school
• Schoolyard Bullying — Josh and Kevin mock Chad and knock his books down. Characters: Chad, Josh, Kevin Location: School
• Experimental Formulas — Laboratory workers handle two experimental formulas. Location: Government laboratory
• Formulas Are Stolen — The experimental formulas are stolen and later end up in a child's chemistry set. Location: Government laboratory
• Chad's Birthday Gifts — Ned gives Chad a chemistry set as the family celebrates his birthday. Characters: Chad, Ned, Aunt Ida Location: Chad's home

Abner's Impossible Change

Chad mixes the chemistry-set contents, and Abner tastes the mixture. The dog turns invisible and gains the ability to speak and greater intelligence, though the invisibility is unreliable.

Key Events

• Abner Tastes the Mixture — Chad mixes chemistry-set contents while Abner watches and tastes the mixture. Characters: Chad Location: Chad's home
• Abner Turns Invisible — Abner turns invisible, astonishing Chad; the effect later proves unreliable. Characters: Chad Location: Chad's home
• Abner Speaks and Learns — Chad and Abner discover the dog can speak and has become more intelligent. Characters: Chad Location: Chad's home

The Kidnappers Close In

The thieves learn Abner consumed the formulas and plan to take him for blood analysis. Abner overhears them and helps Chad evade their attempts, including their disguise as cable workers.

Key Events

• Thieves Learn the Truth — The men behind the theft learn that Abner consumed the formulas. Location: Unspecified
• A Plan to Take Abner — The thieves plan to take Abner so their boss can analyze his blood. Location: Unspecified
• Abner Overhears the Scheme — Abner overhears the kidnappers' scheme and helps Chad evade them. Characters: Chad Location: Chad's home
• Invisible Evasion — Abner uses invisibility to confuse and frustrate the would-be kidnappers. Characters: Chad Location: Chad's home
• Cable Worker Disguise — Chad and Abner realize the men have disguised themselves as cable workers. Characters: Chad Location: Near Chad's home

A Lead at the Laboratory

Jackie and a government director investigate the missing formulas. A clerk's recollection gives Jackie an address, bringing the investigation and danger toward Chad's home.

Key Events

• Laboratory Investigation — Jackie and a government director investigate the missing formulas. Characters: Jackie Location: Government laboratory
• The Clerk's Lead — The clerk recalls two men arguing over a chemistry set, giving Jackie an address. Characters: Jackie, Clerk Location: Store
• Danger Reaches Home — The investigation's trail brings danger to Chad's home. Characters: Chad, Jackie Location: Chad's home

Sophie as Leverage

The kidnappers seize Sophie and demand that Chad trade Abner for her. Chad apologizes, Sophie asks what is happening, and the available account leaves the proposed exchange unresolved.

Key Events

• Sophie Is Seized — The kidnappers seize Sophie to lure Chad out and demand Abner in exchange. Characters: Sophie, Chad Location: Chad's home
• Unresolved Exchange — Chad apologizes to Sophie; she asks what is happening as the exchange remains unresolved. Characters: Chad, Sophie Location: Unspecified

Story Breakdown

• Chad's Birthday — Chad faces school bullying before celebrating his birthday at home.
  • Walk to School — Sophie walks with Chad and wishes him well.
  • Schoolyard Bullying — Josh and Kevin mock Chad and knock his books down.
• Stolen Formulas — Two experimental formulas disappear from a government laboratory and enter a child's chemistry set.
  • Laboratory Experiments — Workers handle Q-96 and P-67.
  • The Theft — The formulas are stolen and later end up in Chad's chemistry set.
• Birthday Chemistry Set — Ned gives Chad a chemistry set, which Chad begins using at home.
  • Family Celebration — Ned gives Chad new clothes and a chemistry set; Aunt Ida is present.
  • The Mixture — Chad studies the instructions and mixes some of the set's contents.
• Abner's Transformation — After tasting the mixture, Abner gains extraordinary abilities.
  • Invisible Dog — Abner turns invisible, though the effect is unreliable.
  • New Intelligence — Chad discovers Abner can speak and has become more intelligent.
• Kidnappers Pursue Abner — The thieves seek Abner so their boss can analyze his blood.
  • A Dangerous Plan — The men plan to break into Chad's home and take Abner.
  • Disguised Pursuit — The men pose as cable workers while continuing to pursue the dog.
• Chad and Abner Evade — Abner overhears the scheme and uses invisibility to help Chad frustrate the kidnappers.
  • Overheard Scheme — Abner learns of the plan to take him.
  • Invisible Evasion — Abner uses his disappearing ability to confuse the would-be kidnappers.
• Jackie's Investigation — Jackie and a government director pursue the missing formulas and receive a lead from a store clerk.
  • Missing Formula Inquiry — Jackie and the director investigate the laboratory theft.
  • Clerk's Recollection — The clerk recalls two men arguing over a chemistry set, helping Jackie obtain an address.
• Sophie Taken Hostage — The danger reaches Chad's home, where the kidnappers use Sophie to force a trade.
  • The Abduction — The kidnappers seize Sophie to lure Chad out.
  • Unresolved Exchange — They demand Abner for Sophie; Chad apologizes, and Sophie asks what is happening.

Directed by

Fred Olen Ray

Key Cast

• David DeLuise — Murdoch
• David Chokachi — Denning
• Daniel Zykov — Chad
• Molly Morgen Lamont — Sophie
• Ben Giroux — Kane