I Still See You

I Still See You

Year: 2018

Runtime: 98 min

Language: English

Director: Scott Speer

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After a devastating apocalypse, some people remain as ghostly apparitions, visible to the living. These spectral remnants serve as unsettling reminders of a lost world. Survivors struggling to rebuild their lives must now contend with both the tangible threats of the ravaged landscape and the unsettling presence of these lingering spirits who are unable to move on.

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1

Explosion at Ashburn Laboratories

A catastrophic explosion occurs at Dr. Martin Steiner's Ashburn Laboratories, leading to multiple casualties. This disaster not only takes lives but leaves behind ghostly remnants that begin haunting the living, mimicking their actions in eerie patterns.

Ashburn Laboratories, Chicago
2

Presence of the Deceased

Ten years after the explosion, Veronica 'Ronnie' Calder grapples with the unsettling habit of her family ignoring her deceased father Robert's presence at their breakfast table. This daily sight brings her both comfort and confusion as she struggles with the concept of her family's refusal to accept loss.

3

Encounter with Brian's Remnant

Ronnie has a chilling encounter with the remnant of a young man named Brian, who ominously scrawls the word 'run' on a mirror before vanishing. This disturbing event leads her to question whether she is truly safe and further ignites her anxiety about the presence of spirits.

4

Earbleed During Class

During a lesson on remnants taught by Mr. Bittner, Ronnie experiences a sudden earbleed, which intensifies her worries about Brian. This incident pushes her to seek answers and delve deeper into the mystery surrounding the remnants.

5

Seeking Guidance from Mr. Bittner

Determined to understand Brian's intentions, Ronnie approaches Mr. Bittner at his home but finds him dismissive of her fears, attributing them to paranoia. Undeterred, Ronnie enlists the help of her new classmate Kirk to investigate further.

6

Unearthing Brian's Past

Ronnie and Kirk's research leads them to discover that Brian was linked to the mysterious disappearance and death of Pastor Greer's daughter, Mary. This revelation becomes even more unsettling when Ronnie realizes that she shares a birthday with Mary, deepening her emotional connection to the tragedy.

7

Tragedy at the Basketball Game

As the investigation progresses, Principal Pescatelli summons Kirk to discuss their findings. The meeting ends in disaster when Pescatelli falls through the ceiling during a school basketball game, causing Kirk to believe their inquiries might have severe repercussions.

School gym
8

Discovering More Tragic Cases

Ronnie and Kirk connect Brian's name to additional tragic cases involving Emma Shaw and Claire White. When Claire's sister Kerry reveals that Brian was Claire’s boyfriend, the duo feels compelled to investigate deeper, leading them to Chicago's No-Go Zone.

Chicago’s No-Go Zone
9

Facing Dr. Steiner

Upon reaching the No-Go Zone, Ronnie and Kirk come face-to-face with Dr. Steiner, who divulges his dangerous experiments aiming to use the deceased as vessels to resurrect them. This confession unveils the real darkness behind Brian's actions and connection to past tragedies.

No-Go Zone, Chicago
10

Kirk's Arrest

Kirk's situation worsens when a gun is discovered in his locker, leading to his arrest. Ronnie, now doubting Kirk’s innocence, reaches out to Mr. Bittner for help as she becomes increasingly aware of the imminent danger surrounding her.

11

Preparing for Danger

With Mr. Bittner's guidance, Ronnie secures her home with a panic room designed to withstand the presence of remnants. As her birthday approaches, Bittner warns her that she may be in grave danger as it approaches, heightening the tension surrounding the already ominous situation.

48 hours before her birthday
12

Bittner's Dark Motive Revealed

The climax intensifies when Kirk uncovers Bittner's sinister intent tied to his daughter Eva's tragic fate. After knocking Kirk unconscious, Bittner plans to murder young women who share Eva's birthday, seeking to resurrect her from the dead.

13

The Final Confrontation

In a desperate fight for her life at a frozen lake, Ronnie finds herself grappling with Bittner. As they struggle, Bittner catches up to her, and in a critical moment, Mary Greer’s ghost intervenes to help Ronnie escape while Brian’s spirit saves her from drowning.

Frozen lake
14

Resurfacing and Reflection

After narrowly escaping, Ronnie fights to stay conscious while memories of skating with her father flood back. Meanwhile, Kirk manages to unearth himself, and together they confront their shared traumas at Robert's grave, prepared to honor the truth of their experiences.

Robert's grave
15

Brian’s Ghost Observes

As Ronnie and Kirk leave Robert’s grave, the spirit of Brian watches over them, serving as a reminder of the tragic events they have uncovered. The two are now bound by the heavy reality of their knowledge and the presence of the otherworldly experiences they faced.

Last Updated: October 27, 2024 at 16:22

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