A House on the Bayou

A House on the Bayou

Year: 2021

Language: English

Director: Alex McAulay

ThrillerHorror

Seeking to repair their marriage and strengthen their family, Jessica and John Chambers bring their daughter Anna to a secluded Louisiana mansion. Their attempt at a peaceful retreat is disrupted when unexpected neighbors arrive for dinner. What begins as a social gathering quickly escalates into a tense and frightening ordeal, revealing unsettling secrets and threatening to destroy the family’s already strained relationships. The atmosphere grows increasingly sinister as they confront hidden truths and a growing sense of dread.

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1

Confrontation Over Infidelity

Jessica confronts her husband John about his affair with one of his students, Vivienne Ballard. Despite the reluctance, John agrees to end the relationship, setting the stage for the family's retreat.

2

Family Getaway

The Chambers family embarks on a getaway to a remote plantation house, bringing along their 14-year-old daughter, Anna. This trip is meant to mend their strained relationship, but underlying tensions remain palpable.

Remote Plantation House
3

Dinner Plans and Discontent

Upon arrival at the house, Jessica insists that John cook veal cutlets for dinner, despite his strong preference for hamburgers. This small domestic conflict reflects the larger issues plaguing their marriage.

Plantation House
4

Anna Meets Isaac

While in town, Anna encounters Isaac, a charming local boy who engages her flirtatiously. This interaction introduces a new dynamic and marks the beginning of Anna's exposure to the strange aspects of their surroundings.

Town
5

Ominous Note

The store owner, referred to as Grandpappy by Isaac, casts a suspicious glance at John after he denies finding veal despite its availability. John's receipt contains a foreboding message: 'You are being watched by the devil.'

Local Store
6

Mystery Door

Back at their rented home, Jessica attempts to unlock a mysterious door that refuses to budge. This door embodies the dark secrets lurking within the plantation and foreshadows the unraveling tension ahead.

Plantation House
7

Dinner Invitation with Grandpappy

Isaac invites the Chambers family to dinner with his Grandpappy, creating a mix of curiosity and tension. Jessica decides to accept the invitation despite her apprehensions about dining with strangers.

Grandpappy's House
8

Confronting John's Lies

During dinner, Jessica challenges John's claims about his shopping trip, causing further tension between the couple. As they argue, Jessica’s concerns about the threatening note resurface, complicating their fragile reconciliation.

Grandpappy's House
9

Strange Occurrences

As the evening progresses, Isaac demonstrates bizarre magical talents, while Jessica grows more anxious about his flirtations with Anna. Tension escalates with Anna experiencing a fainting spell and a mysterious presence lurking nearby.

Grandpappy's House
10

Grandpappy’s Revelation

In the kitchen, Grandpappy reveals that he is not Isaac’s biological grandfather and explains that Isaac mysteriously appeared from the swamp. This revelation instills a deeper sense of foreboding and questions Isaac's true nature.

Grandpappy's House
11

Confrontation Escalates

The atmosphere becomes sinister as Grandpappy plays a recording of John professing his love for Vivienne, shattering Jessica's trust in her husband. This confrontation forces Jessica to confront the painful truth about John's deception.

Grandpappy's House
12

Desperate Protection

In a moment of desperation, Jessica pours gasoline over Vivienne's car in an attempt to protect her daughter from the threats surrounding them. This act of defiance brings the family's festering issues to a violent climax.

Outside Grandpappy's House
13

Tragic Shootout

A sudden firefight breaks out, resulting in a tragedy when Vivienne is killed. Amidst the chaos, Jessica must confront Grandpappy as the reality of what has transpired begins to sink in.

Outside Grandpappy's House
14

John's Last Words

Jessica finds John under attack by a wolf, leading to his tragic demise. His final whisper of love for Vivienne underscores the emotional turmoil Jessica faces as she grapples with betrayal in her fractured family.

Grandpappy's House
15

Escape and Revelation

Finally escaping to a sheriff's station, Jessica and Anna learn the shocking truth that the house they fled from never existed. A disturbing video reveals the ghostly figures of Isaac and Grandpappy, leaving them permanently haunted.

Sheriff's Station

Last Updated: October 31, 2024 at 14:59

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