Haunter

The core timeline is the day of the murders in 1985, with Lisa as a ghost who remains aware of her death. The narrative expands across other timelines as Lisa contacts people in the past and future within the house. While the events begin in 1985, the plot explores how the house preserves memories and how the living members of the family could be affected by the past.

The story centers on a house in a remote part of Northern Ontario, where the surrounding landscape is wintry and quiet. It is a place notorious for murder and supernatural activity, drawing Lisa’s spirit to linger on the day of the family’s 1985 tragedy. The setting emphasizes isolation and a lingering chill, underscoring the eerie atmosphere that fuels the haunting.

💀 Death

The film centers on what it means to be dead while still aware of the world of the living. Lisa’s awakening reveals how death can trap a person within the remnants of a single day. The story examines grief, the unfinished business of the deceased, and the emotional toll on those left behind who remain unaware they are dead.

⏳ Time Interconnection

Lisa’s ability to contact people in other timelines creates a web of interwoven moments across different victims. The timelines intersect in a haunted house where past, present, and possible futures collide. This interconnection drives the mystery as clues from multiple lives converge to reveal the killer’s pattern.

🏚️ Haunted House

The house itself acts as a malevolent presence, housing the memories and souls of those murdered there. Its atmosphere amplifies fear and curiosity, serving as a conduit for Molins’ influence. The structure becomes a character that ghostly intruders must navigate and confront.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family and Acceptance

The living family members begin to confront the shocking truth of their deaths and how their identities are preserved in that same moment. The dynamic shifts as they learn to cooperate with Lisa to break free from the house’s loop. Acceptance of the supernatural reality is essential for their eventual release and healing.

🔥 Confrontation and Sacrifice

Lisa and the Victims’ spirits rally to stop Mullins by disrupting his cycle and forcing him to confront his past crimes. The climactic confrontation—culminating in the burning furnace—symbolizes the cleansing of the house and the freeing of the trapped souls. Lisa’s choice to remain behind briefly sets the stage for a bittersweet passage to the afterlife.