Deadly Messages

The narrative is set in the late 1970s, with the pivotal backstory anchored in 1978 when a murder and arson took place at Laura's apartment. The mood and style reflect urban paranoia of that era, and the present-day events unfold in the years following the incident. The Ouija-board-driven events echo the period's fascination with the supernatural and psychological tension.

The story centers on a New York City apartment where a murder occurred in 1978. Laura's world expands to a mall where she buys a house alarm, a hospital where Dr. Kelton treats her, a library where clues surface, and a motel where the danger peaks. These locations drive the tense urban thriller as the line between reality and fear blurs.

🧠 Memory Illusion

Laura's perceptions are repeatedly undermined by the Ouija board and by medical assessments that cast doubt on her sanity. The film explores whether her memories reflect truth or are the product of trauma and manipulation. The suspense hinges on distinguishing fear from facts, and on how memory can be influenced by personal history.

👁️ Reality Blur

Events drift between Laura's experiences and what others accept as real, creating a sense of double vision. Police skepticism and hospital explanations push Laura to question the veracity of what she witnesses. The narrative uses this ambiguity to drive the mystery and misdirection.

🔒 Fear Control

The Ouija sessions unleash fear that Laura tries to master with alarms and escape. The killer exploits that fear, escalating danger and testing Laura's will to endure. The plot hinges on who controls the narrative of Laura's life and what she is willing to believe about herself.