Eli

Eli

Year: 2019

Runtime: 98 min

Language: English

Director: Ciaran Foy

Horror

A young boy suffering from a rare and debilitating illness is taken by his father to a secluded mountain monastery seeking a cure. However, the monastery holds dark secrets and sinister forces, and the boy soon finds himself facing terrifying visions and supernatural threats. As they desperately search for salvation, the lines between reality and nightmare become increasingly blurred, and the father must protect his son from the escalating horrors.

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1

Eli's Condition

Eli, a young boy, struggles with a rare condition that causes severe allergic reactions to the outdoors. His life is heavily restricted as he must wear protective gear, limiting his freedom and interaction with the outside world.

2

Seeking Help

Eli's parents, Rose and Paul, take him to a secluded medical facility run by Dr. Isabella Horn. The facility is set in a vintage house that has been modernized to protect Eli from the dangers of the outside environment.

Isolated medical facility
3

Eli's Liberation

In a moment of excitement, Eli is allowed to remove his protective 'bubble suit.' This marks the first time he can embrace his parents and experience simple comforts that had been denied to him due to his condition.

Dr. Horn's facility
4

The Haunting Begins

Eli's happiness quickly turns to dread as he begins to experience unsettling supernatural events in the house. Disturbing whispers urging him to 'lie' complicate his emotional turmoil, causing him to question his reality.

Dr. Horn's facility
5

Friendship with Haley

Eli strikes up a friendship with a girl named Haley, communicating through a large window. Unlike others, Haley believes Eli's claims that the house is haunted, sharing her understanding of the unsettling occurrences.

Dr. Horn's facility
6

Secrets Uncovered

With Haley's guidance, Eli interprets the ghostly message 'lie' as a clue leading him to Dr. Horn's office. There, he discovers documents indicating that all previous patients died during the third treatment, deepening his sense of urgency to escape.

Dr. Horn's office
7

Betrayal and Escape Attempt

Eli desperately tries to convince his parents to leave the facility, but his father deceives him, creating a false sense of security. Feeling betrayed, Eli flees and barricades himself in Dr. Horn's office, seeking answers.

Dr. Horn's office
8

The Hidden Chamber

Inside Horn's office, Eli discovers a hidden entrance to an underground chamber, filled with religious artifacts and a circular stone structure. Here, he is confronted by Dr. Horn, who traps him, leading to an allergic episode.

Hidden chamber
9

Revelation of Truth

Eli wakes up in the hidden chamber, discovering he can breathe normally. He realizes that his illness was a fabrication, unveiling a shocking truth that underlies his entire existence.

Hidden chamber
10

Mother's Guilt and Confrontation

Feeling remorseful, Eli's mother approaches him but is knocked out by Eli after he surprises her. This moment highlights the deep familial conflict as Eli navigates his newfound power and reality.

Hidden chamber
11

A Mother's Discovery

Eli's mother discovers horrifying truths about the stone monument in the chamber, which hides the bodies of Dr. Horn's former patients. This revelation fuels her determination to confront Dr. Horn and save Eli.

Hidden chamber
12

The Ritual Unfolds

Eli's mother confronts Dr. Horn, but his father manipulates her to relinquish control of a vital weapon. This moment sets the stage for the sinister final treatment that Dr. Horn plans to administer to Eli.

Dr. Horn's facility
13

The Final Showdown

As Dr. Horn prepares Eli for a deadly ritual involving the sacrificial dagger, Eli instinctively taps into his latent powers. In a surge of energy, he retaliates, demonstrating incredible telekinetic abilities that turn the tide.

Dr. Horn's facility
14

The Blaze

Eli's powers ignite Dr. Horn and her accomplices, leading to a catastrophic fire that engulfs the house. In the aftermath, Eli's mother comes to terms with her choices and the pact she made in desperation for a child.

Dr. Horn's facility
15

Escape and New Beginnings

Eli and his mother manage to escape the inferno, reuniting with Haley outside. In a twist, Haley reveals she is also a child of Satan, and the three prepare to embark on a new journey, leaving behind the destruction of the facility.

Outside Dr. Horn's facility

Last Updated: November 15, 2024 at 16:32

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