House at the End of the Street

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.