Gothika

Dr. Miranda Grey experiences a life-altering car accident during a stormy night while trying to assist a girl she encounters on the road. This traumatic event sets off a series of supernatural occurrences that will change her life forever.

Miranda discovers that the girl she tried to help is actually a ghost. This revelation plunges her into a nightmarish reality as the spirit begins to manipulate her, leading to a loss of consciousness.

Miranda wakes up in the mental hospital where she works, now as a patient. Confusion and despair engulf her as she realizes the bizarre situation she is in and the darker events unfolding around her.

Miranda learns that her husband, Douglas, has been brutally murdered, and she is the prime suspect in the crime. As the reality of her confinement sets in, her mind races with fear and uncertainty about her actions.

While in the hospital, the ghost manipulates Miranda's body, leaving eerie messages like 'not alone' carved into her skin. This leads the staff to wrongly believe that she is self-harming and suicidal, adding to her torment.

Miranda develops a bond with fellow patient Chloe Sava, who has made alarming claims of abuse in the hospital. Initially skeptical of Chloe’s story, Miranda's perspective shifts upon witnessing a terrifying event.

Miranda sees a man attacking Chloe, which confirms her worst fears about the hospital's sinister environment. This horrifying moment deepens her resolve to uncover the truth behind the hospital’s dark secrets.

As the fog of her memories begins to lift, Miranda realizes that the ghost had used her body to murder her husband. This shocking discovery propels her into a desperate search for the truth about that night.

Determined to piece together her fragmented memories, Miranda escapes from the hospital. This act of defiance marks a crucial turning point as she takes matters into her own hands to uncover the truth.

Miranda’s investigation leads her to a remote farmhouse in Willow Creek, Rhode Island, where she uncovers evidence of past atrocities. The chilling discovery of a blood-stained bed and disturbing tapes reveals deeper ties to her husband’s dark activities.

As the police converge on her location, Miranda faces Sheriff Ryan, who matches the psychological profile of the real culprit. Tension escalates as his sinister intentions are unveiled, revealing his connection to the murders.

In a harrowing struggle, with the ghost's assistance, Miranda fights for her life against Sheriff Ryan. The confrontation culminates in a shocking revelation of his own murderous nature, turning the tables in her favor.

Following her traumatic experiences, Miranda begins a healing journey alongside Chloe. Together, they reflect on their shared battles against trauma, forming a bond that empowers them both to move forward.

As Miranda walks away from the horrors of her past, a haunting reminder surfaces—a poster asking if anyone has seen Tim. This ominous sign leaves her contemplating the spectral figures still tied to her fate.