Ryde (2017) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A serial killer exploits a ride-sharing service by stealing a driver's identity and turning passenger access into a hunting method.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

A Killer Finds Ryde

Paul discovers the popular Ryde service while transporting a victim. He murders Karl, hides the body, and takes the driver's identity.

Key Events

• Ryde Takes Los Angeles — The new Ryde ride-sharing app becomes the latest craze in Los Angeles. Characters: Paul Location: Los Angeles
• Paul Learns About Ryde — Paul learns about Ryde while transporting his latest victim from a bar. Characters: Paul Location: Bar
• First Murder — Paul murders the woman after bringing her home from the bar. Characters: Paul Location: Victim's apartment
• Driver Called Again — Paul calls Karl again and asks him to explain the app. Characters: Paul, Karl Location: Ryde vehicle
• App Training — Karl explains the important features and operation of Ryde to Paul. Characters: Paul, Karl Location: Ryde vehicle
• Remote Parking Trap — Paul uses a pretext to bring Karl to an isolated parking area. Characters: Paul, Karl Location: Remote parking lot
• Karl Is Murdered — Paul kills Karl and takes control of the original Ryde vehicle. Characters: Paul, Karl Location: Remote parking lot
• Body In The Trunk — Paul hides Karl's corpse in the trunk of the vehicle. Characters: Paul, Karl Location: Ryde vehicle
• Paul Assumes Identity — Paul adopts Karl's identity and begins operating as a Ryde driver. Characters: Paul, Karl Location: Los Angeles streets

The Stolen Driver Role

After learning how the app works, Paul completes trial rides and begins killing passengers. His access to the service gives him repeated opportunities to target women.

Key Events

• Paul Assumes Identity — Paul adopts Karl's identity and begins operating as a Ryde driver. Characters: Paul, Karl Location: Los Angeles streets
• Trial Passenger Rides — Paul completes several trial rides before starting his passenger killings. Characters: Paul Location: Los Angeles streets
• Passenger Murders Begin — Paul starts murdering passengers, focusing especially on women. Characters: Paul Location: Ryde vehicle
• Couple's Argument — Paul observes Jasmine and Marcus arguing, and their conflict stays in his memory. Characters: Jasmine, Marcus, Paul Location: Los Angeles

Jasmine Enters The Ride

Paul watches Jasmine argue with Marcus and then wins her trust. Jasmine, heavily intoxicated, enters Paul's vehicle to travel to a friend's place.

Key Events

• Jasmine Trusts Paul — Paul wins Jasmine's trust after she separates from Marcus. Characters: Jasmine, Paul Location: Los Angeles street
• Drunken Ride Request — Heavily intoxicated Jasmine asks Paul to drive her to a friend's place. Characters: Jasmine, Paul Location: Ryde vehicle
• Unwanted Kiss Attempt — During a stop, Paul attempts to kiss Jasmine and she rejects him. Characters: Jasmine, Paul Location: Roadside stop

Struggle On The Road

Paul attempts to kiss Jasmine, but she resists and fights him. After waking in the vehicle, she attacks him again, and the car leaves the road.

Key Events

• Unwanted Kiss Attempt — During a stop, Paul attempts to kiss Jasmine and she rejects him. Characters: Jasmine, Paul Location: Roadside stop
• Jasmine Loses Consciousness — Jasmine and Paul fight, and Jasmine is rendered unconscious. Characters: Jasmine, Paul Location: Ryde vehicle
• Awakening In The Car — Jasmine wakes inside the vehicle and realizes she remains trapped with Paul. Characters: Jasmine, Paul Location: Ryde vehicle
• Strangling Attempt — Jasmine tries to strangle Paul, triggering another violent struggle. Characters: Jasmine, Paul Location: Moving Ryde vehicle
• Fight While Driving — Jasmine and Paul continue fighting while the vehicle is moving. Characters: Jasmine, Paul Location: Road
• Vehicle Leaves Road — The vehicle leaves the road during the struggle. Characters: Jasmine, Paul Location: Roadside

The Wrong Driver Identified

Jasmine recovers in the hospital with Marcus beside her and learns that her pregnancy survived the crash. Police lead her toward identifying Karl, while Paul remains free and drives again.

Key Events

• Jasmine Wakes In Hospital — Jasmine awakens in the hospital after the vehicle crash, with Marcus beside her. Characters: Jasmine, Marcus Location: Hospital
• Pregnancy Is Discovered — Jasmine learns that she is pregnant and that the baby was not harmed. Characters: Jasmine, Marcus Location: Hospital
• Police Seek Identification — Police persuade Jasmine to identify the dead driver as her attacker. Characters: Jasmine Location: Hospital
• Karl Is The Corpse — The body is revealed to be Karl, the vehicle's original driver, not Paul. Characters: Jasmine, Karl Location: Identification area
• Paul Drives Again — Paul is already back on the road working as a Ryde driver. Characters: Paul Location: Los Angeles streets

Story Breakdown

• Ryde Enters Los Angeles — The ride-sharing app becomes popular and attracts Paul's attention.
  • App Becomes Popular — Ryde is described as the newest craze in Los Angeles.
  • Paul Learns The System — Paul asks Karl to explain the important details of the app.
• Paul Claims The Vehicle — Paul eliminates Karl and takes over the driver's role.
  • Remote Parking Trap — Paul uses a pretext to bring Karl to an isolated parking lot.
  • Identity Theft — Paul hides Karl in the trunk and assumes his identity.
• A New Hunting Method — Paul uses Ryde rides to reach successive victims.
  • Trial Passenger Rides — Paul tests his new role through several rides.
  • Women Become Targets — He begins murdering passengers, especially women.
• Jasmine Becomes Vulnerable — An argument separates Jasmine from Marcus and places her in Paul's vehicle.
  • Couple's Argument — Paul observes Jasmine and Marcus during a dispute.
  • Drunken Ride — Jasmine asks Paul to take her to a friend's place.
• Violence In The Car — Paul's apparent service relationship with Jasmine becomes a struggle for survival.
  • Rejected Advance — Jasmine resists when Paul attempts to kiss her.
  • Moving Vehicle Fight — Jasmine attacks Paul, and the vehicle leaves the road.
• The Misleading Aftermath — Jasmine survives, but Paul's identity theft causes the investigation to focus on Karl.
  • Hospital Revelation — Jasmine learns she is pregnant and that the baby survived.
  • Wrong Driver Identified — The corpse is Karl, although Paul was the attacker.
• Paul Remains Free — The final image confirms that Paul continues exploiting Ryde.
  • Karl's Body Misleads — Karl's corpse conceals Paul's responsibility.
  • Back On The Road — Paul is already working again as a Ryde driver.

Directed by

Brian Frank Visciglia

Key Cast

• Jessica Serfaty — Jasmine
• David Wachs — Paul
• Ronnie Alvarez — Marcus
• Kyle Thomas Schmidt — Karl
• Veronica Loren — Mary