Desolation

In the city of Los Angeles, troubled actress Monica Leskova succumbs to her overwhelming madness. In a devastating act, she ends her life by self-immolation, marking a tragic start to the narrative.

In Elmira, New York, Katie Connor, a resilient rape survivor, hears from her friend Debbie that Hollywood actor Jay Cutter is staying at their hotel for a film shoot. Intrigued, Katie begins to form a connection with Jay, which leads to the exploration of a potential romantic relationship.

During therapy sessions, Katie grapples with her past traumas, including her rape and subsequent abortion. She finds it difficult to open up to her distracted therapist, complicating her healing process.

Impulsively, Katie decides to join Jay in Los Angeles, moving into his apartment in The Providence. This old building carries a grim legacy filled with suicides and murders, creating a foreboding atmosphere for the couple.

Upon settling into their new home, Katie meets Father Bill O'Shea, Jay's mysterious upstairs neighbor. His presence adds an additional layer of intrigue and unease to Katie's life as she navigates this new relationship.

Jay hosts a party to introduce Katie to his friends, although their callous behavior makes her uncomfortable. Things take a dark turn when she overhears discussions about Monica's tragic death, adding to her unease about Jay's past.

After running out of her medication, Katie experiences a haunting episode, believing she sees a ghostly figure of a little girl named Grace in the dark stairwell of their building. This encounter marks the start of Katie's growing paranoia.

As Katie and Jay grow closer, they share intimate stories about their respective suicide attempts. These confessions deepen their bond but also reveal the dark undercurrents of their psyches amid the strange events surrounding them.

Katie encounters Grace again, intensifying her paranoia as she feels observed by a window washer outside. The haunting presence of Grace adds to her feelings of being trapped in a web of psychological horror.

When Jay leaves for a three-day film shoot, Katie seeks answers about Grace from Father Bill. He insists that no children live in the building, heightening Katie's sense of isolation and confusion about her reality.

After following strange instructions from an enigmatic message on the ceiling, Katie receives a phone call from a man requesting to speak to Grace. The tension escalates when another caller claims to be her rapist, Charlie, pushing Katie further into despair.

As her panic peaks, Katie confronts Bill, who reveals her fears are manifestations of guilt over her past abortion of Grace. The horrifying truth begins to unravel, exposing the depths of Katie's internal struggles.

Katie discovers that her life has been manipulated as part of a reality show called LifeBet, where her suffering is exploited. This revelation leaves her feeling violated and trapped in a gruesome narrative crafted by unseen hands.

In a fit of rage, Katie attacks an actress involved in the twisted show, only to have Debbie arrive and meet a gruesome end at Bill's hands. This shocking turn cements Katie's realization that no one is safe in this horrifying game.

Atop the roof, Katie holds Jay hostage during a climactic confrontation with Bill, who shoot Jay to manipulate Katie further. In a moment of despair, Katie leaps off the building but miraculously survives, only to find herself ensnared in an even darker reality.