What are the key story phases in Hit by Lightning?

The story of Hit by Lightning progresses through these phases: The Blind Date Gamble, The Murder Proposal, Betrayal and Confession, Blood at the Cemetery.

How does Hit by Lightning end?

In the final act ("Blood at the Cemetery"): Ben drives the men to the cemetery, leading to a violent confrontation where Ricky kills him. After a period of hiding and police suspicion, Danita returns, and they record a dating ad.

Hit by Lightning (2014) — AI Story Visualization

Name: Hit by Lightning
Genre: comedy, crime, romance
Released: 2014
Rating: 4.7

Plot Analysis Summary

A lonely man and his best friend navigate online dating, accidental romance, and a murder plot to escape an abusive marriage.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The Blind Date Gamble

The Murder Proposal

Betrayal and Confession

Blood at the Cemetery

Ricky Miller, a 40-something restaurant manager and aspiring writer is desperately looking for love. Danita is looking for someone to kill her celebrity husband. When their worlds collide on an online dating site, Ricky is ecstatic he has found the woman of his dreams. Now all that stands between him and true love is how to get away with murder.

Directed by

Ricky Blitt

Key Cast

Stephanie Szostak — Danita
Jon Cryer — Ricky Miller
Will Sasso — Seth
Jed Rees — Ben Jacobs / Rabbai
Nathaly Thibault — The Bride

Rating: 4.7/10 (39 votes)