Chad Vader: Day Shift Manager (2006) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A comedic saga of a Sith-inspired retail manager navigating corporate chaos, supernatural mishaps, and personal redemption.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Day Shift Dominance

Chad establishes his managerial style by hazing coworkers and dating Clarissa. Workplace conflicts with Clint trigger his temporary demotion to the night shift, where he meets Weird Jimmy before ultimately quitting.

Key Events

• Chad's Day Shift Hazing — Chad establishes authority by hazing new co-worker Lloyd. Characters: Chad Vader (body)/ Hal, Lloyd Location: Empire Market
• Romantic Date with Clarissa — Chad begins dating Clarissa while managing the day shift. Characters: Chad Vader (body)/ Hal, Clarissa Location: Local Restaurant
• Clint's Workplace Troubles — Conflicts with Clint lead to Chad's temporary demotion. Characters: Chad Vader (body)/ Hal, Lloyd Location: Empire Market
• Night Shift Assignment — Chad is moved to night shift and meets Weird Jimmy. Characters: Chad Vader (body)/ Hal, Weird Jimmy/ Johnny Location: Night Shift Floor
• Chad's Job Resignation — Chad quits Empire Market after night shift struggles. Characters: Chad Vader (body)/ Hal Location: Store Entrance

Corporate Takeover & Tragedy

Red Leader Foods acquires Empire Market, bringing corporate liaison Maggie McCall. Operational failures lead to managerial reshuffling, culminating in a fatal duel between Chad and Jeremy that accidentally kills Weird Jimmy.

Key Events

• Chad's Job Resignation — Chad quits Empire Market after night shift struggles. Characters: Chad Vader (body)/ Hal Location: Store Entrance
• Corporate Takeover — Red Leader Foods buys the market, Maggie arrives as liaison. Characters: Maggie McCall, Weird Jimmy/ Johnny Location: Empire Market
• Laser Checkout Failure — New system fails, causing operational chaos. Characters: Maggie McCall, Lloyd Location: Checkout Area
• Randy's Demotion — Randy is demoted to night shift, becoming mentally unstable. Characters: Maggie McCall Location: Manager Office
• Maggie's Acting Promotion — Maggie assumes acting general manager duties. Characters: Maggie McCall Location: Manager Office
• Jeremy and Chad Duel — Chad and Jeremy fight, accidentally killing Weird Jimmy. Characters: Chad Vader (body)/ Hal, Weird Jimmy/ Johnny Location: Store Aisle
• Post-Battle Reconciliation — Chad and Jeremy reconcile after the tragic duel. Characters: Chad Vader (body)/ Hal Location: Store Parking Lot

Managerial Trials & Return

Maggie implements manager-for-a-day trials, which Clint botches into chaos. Chad eventually takes control, but Randy's explosive plot results in a tragic death. Champion J. Pepper repurchases the store and promotes Chad to general manager.

Key Events

• Manager-for-a-Day Trials — Employees fail trials, Clint is tested next. Characters: Maggie McCall, Lloyd Location: Store Floor
• Clint's Bozo Circus Plan — Clint attempts to turn the store into a chaotic circus. Characters: Maggie McCall Location: Store Floor
• Weird Jimmy's Ghost Prophecy — Jimmy's ghost reveals a prophecy to Jeremy. Characters: Weird Jimmy/ Johnny Location: Store Aisle
• Chad's Management Day — Chad takes over management duties for the day. Characters: Chad Vader (body)/ Hal, Maggie McCall Location: Manager Office
• Randy's Explosive Plot — Randy attempts to blow up the store, killing Damien. Characters: Chad Vader (body)/ Hal Location: Store Basement

Martial Law & Redemption

Jimmy possesses Johnny to return as janitor. Chad's insecurity drives him to enforce tyrannical martial law, triggering a generator crisis. He sacrifices himself to save the store, is rebooted, and humbly returns to day shift manager.

Key Events

• Randy's Explosive Plot — Randy attempts to blow up the store, killing Damien. Characters: Chad Vader (body)/ Hal Location: Store Basement
• Champion Buys Back Store — Champion J. Pepper repurchases Empire Market. Characters: Chad Vader (body)/ Hal, Maggie McCall Location: Store Entrance
• Chad's GM Promotion — Chad is promoted to general manager by Champion. Characters: Chad Vader (body)/ Hal Location: Manager Office
• Johnny's Possession — Jimmy possesses Johnny to return as janitor. Characters: Weird Jimmy/ Johnny, Chad Vader (body)/ Hal Location: Store Janitor Closet
• Chad's Dark Soul Quest — Chad descends into madness, enforcing martial law. Characters: Chad Vader (body)/ Hal Location: Store Floor
• Generator Malfunction Crisis — A malfunction threatens the store's existence. Characters: Chad Vader (body)/ Hal Location: Generator Room
• Chad's Sacrifice & Reboot — Chad sacrifices himself, suit reboots via Hal Thompson. Characters: Chad Vader (body)/ Hal Location: Generator Room
• Final Promotions & Demotion — Chad apologizes, promotes staff, demotes himself. Characters: Chad Vader (body)/ Hal, Maggie McCall Location: Manager Office

Story Breakdown

• Retail Power Struggles — Chad's early managerial tenure involves hazing staff and dating coworkers, establishing his flawed leadership style.
  • Day Shift Hazing — Chad asserts dominance over new employees like Lloyd.
  • Night Shift Demotion — Workplace conflicts force Chad into a lower role.
• Corporate Restructuring — Red Leader Foods acquires the market, introducing new management and failing technology.
  • Red Leader Takeover — Maggie McCall arrives as the corporate liaison.
  • Laser System Failure — New checkout technology breaks down, causing store-wide chaos.
• Supernatural Interventions — Ghostly prophecies and body possession disrupt normal store operations.
  • Ghost Prophecy — Weird Jimmy's spirit reveals a future warning to Jeremy.
  • Johnny Possession — Jimmy takes over Johnny's body to resume his janitorial duties.
• Managerial Trials — Competitive management tests expose flaws in leadership and store culture.
  • Clint's Circus Plan — Clint's trial management turns the store into a chaotic spectacle.
  • Chad's Management Day — Chad temporarily assumes full control, testing his growth.
• Tragic Conflicts — Escalating tensions lead to fatal confrontations and store-threatening events.
  • Jeremy Duel — A lightsaber fight between Chad and Jeremy results in accidental death.
  • Randy's Explosion — Randy's unstable attempt to destroy the store causes a fatality.
• Redemption Arc — Chad confronts his flaws, sacrifices himself, and restores harmony to the workplace.
  • Generator Crisis — A critical malfunction forces Chad to make a selfless choice.
  • Final Promotions — Chad humbly steps down, promotes staff, and accepts his true role.

Directed by

Matt Sloan, Aaron Yonda

Key Cast

• Aaron Yonda — Chad Vader (body)/ Hal
• Matt Sloan — Chad Vader (voice)/ Darth Vader/ Baby Cookie
• Paul Guse — Jeremy Wickstrom
• Craig Johnson — Weird Jimmy/ Johnny
• Rob Matsushita — Lloyd