House at the End of the Street

House at the End of the Street

Year: 2012

Runtime: 101 min

Language: English

Director: Mark Tonderai

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A recently divorced woman and her young daughter seek a fresh start in a quiet, idyllic town. However, their sense of security is shattered when they discover a disturbing secret connected to their enigmatic neighbor. As they investigate, they find themselves drawn into a dangerous mystery involving a troubled young man with a dark past, putting their lives and safety in jeopardy.

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1

Night of the Murders

The story begins with a chilling scene from the perspective of a psychotic killer, revealed to be a teenage girl dressed in a nightdress. During a stormy night, she brutally murders her parents with a hammer, setting the stage for the horrific events that follow.

Four years before present
2

Move to the Dream Home

Four years later, Sarah Cassidy and her daughter Elissa move into what they believe is their perfect house in an upscale town. The excitement of their new beginning quickly fades as they start to uncover unsettling truths about their neighbors.

Present Quaint upscale town
3

Discovery of the Past

Sarah and Elissa learn from local residents about the gruesome past of their neighbor's house, where a girl named Carrie-Ann murdered her parents and is believed to have vanished into the nearby woods. This revelation creates an eerie atmosphere around their living situation.

Shortly after moving in
4

Ryan Jacobson's Background

They meet Ryan Jacobson, the only relative of Carrie-Ann, who is now living in dilapidation. While he was caring for his sick aunt at the time of the murders, he becomes the subject of neighborhood scorn and whispers about the past.

Ryan’s home
5

Elissa and Ryan's Relationship

Despite Sarah's concerns about Ryan, Elissa starts to develop feelings for him. During their bonding, Ryan confesses the accidental harm he caused Carrie-Ann during a childhood incident, revealing the dark shadows of his past.

6

The Hidden Secret

Flashbacks reveal Ryan's secret - he has been caring for a woman resembling Carrie-Ann in a hidden compartment of his home. No one in town knows about this, and the situation spirals as Carrie-Ann attempts to escape on multiple occasions.

Ryan's hidden room
7

Confrontation at the Battle of the Bands

Tensions hit a peak during a local battle of the bands event, where Ryan is attacked by other students. In a moment of rage, he retaliates and breaks one of their ankles, further alienating himself from the community.

Battle of the Bands venue
8

Arson Attack on Ryan's Home

Following the confrontation, Ryan's house becomes a target for an arson attack by resentful locals. Elissa arrives just in time to prevent the fire, but the threat to Ryan's life underscores the precarious situation they’re in.

Ryan's home
9

Elissa Discovers the Truth

While exploring Ryan's house, Elissa uncovers evidence of a darker reality involving Carrie-Ann's imprisonment. The shocking items she finds lead her to realize the true nature of Ryan's obsession and the hidden horrors around her.

Ryan's home
10

Elissa's Attack and Capture

When Elissa stumbles upon Carrie-Ann and faces her attack, Ryan intervenes and knocks her unconscious. He binds her to a chair, revealing his twisted plan to mold Elissa into a version of Carrie-Ann, illustrating the depths of his disturbed mind.

Ryan's hidden room
11

Officer Weaver's Confrontation

As Ryan’s violent tendencies escalate, he has a confrontation with Officer Weaver, who comes to investigate. Ryan's breakdown culminates in a brutal act as he stabs Weaver, demonstrating the extent of his madness and desperation.

Ryan's home
12

Sarah's Tragic Fate

In the climax of the film, Elissa is forced to fight for her life against Ryan, who goes on a frenzied attack. During this chaos, he fatally stabs Sarah, a devastating blow that intensifies Elissa's determination to escape.

Ryan's home
13

Elissa Takes Control

Finally gaining control of the situation, Elissa shoots Ryan multiple times with Officer Weaver's gun. The act of self-defense marks a turning point, forcing Ryan into submission and allowing Elissa to reclaim her agency.

Ryan's home
14

Haunted Departures

The film concludes with Elissa and Sarah leaving the haunted house, burdened by the traumatic experiences they endured. Their departure signifies not just an escape, but the haunting memories that will follow them forever.

Ryan's home
15

Ryan's Fate in the Institution

As Elissa and Sarah leave, the story reveals Ryan's fate as he is shown confined in a mental institution. A haunting flashback elaborates on the abuse he suffered in his past, providing a chilling insight into the origins of his disturbed psyche.

Mental institution

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