Bring Her Back

The film opens with grainy footage depicting a sinister cult ritual. A girl is hung by the neck in the center of a drawn-out ring, while a bloated man participates in the ceremony, hinting at dark themes that will unfold throughout the story.

Piper, a blind teenager, approaches a trio of girls at a bus stop with the hope of making new friends. However, her stepbrother Andy intervenes, leading her away as the girls mock Piper behind her back, showcasing her challenges in social acceptance.

Following the family's struggles, Andy and Piper are left to cope with the sudden death of their father, Phil. He dies from a drug overdose in the shower, leaving both siblings to face a tumultuous future without parental guidance.

After Phil's death, Andy and Piper meet with social worker Wendy, who arranges for Piper to stay with foster mother Laura. Despite Andy's protests to stay together, circumstances lead him to a different home but he ultimately persuades Wendy to allow them both to remain with Laura.

The siblings move into Laura’s home, where they encounter Oliver, whom Laura claims is her nephew. Tension begins to arise as Andy's accidental actions result in conflict, suggesting deeper issues within Laura's care.

As time passes, Laura demonstrates an unsettling favoritism towards Piper, while being rude to Andy. Her dismissive behavior raises suspicions about her true intentions, further complicating the siblings’ new living situation.

Laura takes Andy and Piper to Phil's funeral, where the trauma of their father's death resurfaces. Andy struggles to maintain his composure, while Laura's intrusive comments add to the tension between the siblings as they confront their painful past.

Laura's manipulative schemes escalate as she gets Andy and Piper drunk before revealing personal details of her past. Under the influence, Andy confesses his historical trauma from Phil, showcasing the psychological impact of their home life.

As tensions rise, Oliver begins exhibiting disturbing behaviors, consuming flesh and tarrying around the house in frenzy. His actions hint at deeper, sinister elements at play, raising the stakes for Andy and Piper.

Andy discovers a missing child poster depicting Oliver, realizing that Laura has kidnapped him. This revelation prompts Andy to file a report, igniting a race against time to save both himself and Piper from Laura’s clutches.

After overhearing Andy's warning message for Piper, Laura resorts to extreme measures, inflicting harm on herself and on Oliver. Her descent into madness culminates in a chaotic scene as she attempts to protect her twisted plans.

Wendy arrives at Laura's home for a welfare check and starts to uncover the sinister truth behind Laura's behavior. Just as she begins to grasp the reality, Laura's violent instincts lead to a shocking confrontation.

As Laura prepares to replicate the circumstances of Cathy’s drowning, Piper begins to piece together the truth. This leads to a moment of empowerment as she confronts Laura, resulting in her escape from the psychological grip Laura holds.

In a climactic confrontation, Piper defies Laura's plans, leading to a tragic turn of events. As the police arrive, the horrifying outcome of Laura's actions comes to light, closing a chapter of brutality and manipulation.

The film concludes with Piper being taken to safety by a couple, culminating in a bittersweet moment as she hears Andy's final message. This poignant closure highlights the tragedy of their experiences and the hope of moving forward.