
Three-act structure
Is the ‘MacGuffin’ an Endangered Plot Device?
Over the years the MacGuffin has been an important part of the Three Act Structure of modern cinema. But are its days numbered? I say yes…and no.
Tim Schildberger


Over the years the MacGuffin has been an important part of the Three Act Structure of modern cinema. But are its days numbered? I say yes…and no.
Tim Schildberger© 2025 Active Interest Media All rights reserved.