Glorious

Glorious

Year: 2022

Runtime: 79 min

Language: English

Director: Rebekah McKendry

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Haunted by immense loss, a man finds himself trapped in a dilapidated bathroom. A mysterious voice reveals that his presence is essential to stopping a looming disaster. As he grapples with mounting fear and uncertainty, he must confront his inner demons and find the courage to prevent a devastating outcome.

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1

Breakup and Heartbreak

Wes experiences a painful breakup with his girlfriend, Brenda, which leaves him emotionally distraught. He finds solace in a desolate roadside rest stop, where he begins to drown his sorrows in alcohol.

Roadside Rest Stop
2

Destructive Night

In a haze of heartbreak, Wes indulges in blackout drinking, leading to a destructive moment where he burns his possessions. He sets fire to his pants and a box filled with cherished photographs, symbolizing his desire to erase painful memories.

Night Roadside Rest Stop
3

Awakening in the Restroom

The next morning, Wes awakens feeling worse for wear and stumbles into an empty restroom experiencing overwhelming nausea. In this moment of vulnerability, he becomes trapped in a conversation with a mysterious being.

Morning Restroom
4

Encounter with Ghatanothoa

Wes hears the voice of Ghatanothoa, a demigod who reveals itself as an accidental creation of its father. The demigod warns Wes against looking at it, cautioning that seeing its true form could lead to his destruction.

Restroom
5

Curiosity Leads to Punishment

Despite Ghatanothoa's warnings, Wes's curiosity leads him to attempt a glimpse through the glory hole. This foolish act results in catastrophic haunting visions of Brenda, deepening his emotional turmoil.

Restroom
6

Failed Escape Attempt

In a desperate attempt to escape, Wes crawls through the air vent only to find himself back where he started—in the restroom. His futile effort heightens his feelings of entrapment and despair.

Restroom
7

Ghatanothoa's Purpose

Ghatanothoa explains its purpose: designed for destruction yet choosing to protect humanity. However, it reveals that it needs mortal satisfaction to transcend, which puts Wes in a precarious situation.

Restroom
8

Wes's Trauma Revealed

Wes shares his traumatic past with Ghatanothoa, disclosing the abuse he suffered from his father and his devotion to Brenda. This moment of vulnerability reveals the depth of his emotional struggles.

Restroom
9

Desperate Cry for Help

When a maintenance worker enters the restroom, Wes screams for help despite Ghatanothoa's warnings. The worker becomes a victim of the demigod's wrath, violently killed to keep the secret intact.

Restroom
10

Extreme Measures Taken

Faced with hopelessness, Wes tries to force open the restroom door using a dismembered leg. This desperate act exemplifies his frustration and the dire need to escape the confines of his current situation.

Restroom
11

Realization of Mortality

As the tension escalates, Wes learns from Ghatanothoa that true 'satisfaction' requires him to sacrifice part of his liver. This shocking realization forces him to rethink his plan of escape.

Restroom
12

Calling for Ghatanothoa's Father

In a moment of desperation, Wes calls out for Ghatanothoa's father, inadvertently tearing down barriers between dimensions. The external world begins to collapse around them, heightening the perilous stakes.

Restroom
13

Memory Erasure

To save Wes from universal annihilation, Ghatanothoa erases his memories of Brenda. This act serves to help him understand the catastrophic consequences that may follow should he refuse to assist.

Restroom
14

Final Sacrifice

In a climactic moment, Wes sacrifices part of his liver to Ghatanothoa, allowing the demigod to escape its father's grasp. This act seals his fate, leaving him vulnerable yet defined by his choices.

Restroom
15

Wes's Last Breath

As Ghatanothoa ascends into the ether, Wes confronts the true horror of his actions—he was a serial killer who murdered Brenda when she discovered his past. With a final breath, he clutches the teddy bear given to him by Brenda, embodying the melancholy of his choices.

Restroom

Last Updated: November 03, 2024 at 13:32

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