In Fabric

Sheila, a bank teller, is freshly divorced and struggling with the aftermath of her relationship breakdown. As she navigates her new life, she faces constant reprimands from her superiors at work, which adds to her sense of insecurity.

While dealing with her own personal challenges, Sheila discovers that her ex-husband has moved on with a new relationship. This revelation adds to her feelings of inadequacy, especially when she sees her teenage son Vince with his girlfriend, Gwen.

Determined to boost her confidence for an upcoming date, Sheila visits Dentley & Soper's department store. She encounters Miss Luckmoore, the enigmatic clerk, who persuades her to purchase a striking red dress that leaves her captivated.

After wearing the dress, Sheila experiences an unexpected rash on her chest. Her attempt to wash it results in her washing machine breaking down and injuring her hand, marking the beginning of a series of strange occurrences related to the dress.

That night, the mannequins in the store mysteriously come to life, prompting unsettling events watched over by Mr. Lundy, the elderly proprietor. This supernatural twist adds a layer of horror and intrigue to Sheila's experience with the dress.

Upon returning to the store, Sheila learns the distressing truth that her dress was worn by a model who met a tragic end. This revelation amplifies her unease and foreshadows the chaos that is to unfold.

Sheila embarks on a date with her new suitor, Zach, attempting to leave her troubles behind. However, Vince and Gwen's intimate moment is abruptly interrupted when the cursed dress makes a sinister move to suffocate Gwen.

During an outing with Zach, Sheila faces a terrifying attack from a German Shepherd, resulting in injury to her leg and tearing the dress apart. This incident marks another twist in the dress's cursed journey.

Vince unexpectedly brings home the damaged dress, which appears flawless despite Sheila's recent mishaps. This uncanny restoration of the dress raises the stakes and alarm for Sheila as she senses a looming danger.

As night falls, Sheila hears strange noises coming from her wardrobe, heightening her anxiety about the cursed dress. Her efforts to confront its supernatural nature lead her to attempt a return to the store, but she is met with futility.

Haunted by a troubling dream, Sheila sees her mother in a mirror alongside her bosses, which foreshadows her looming fate. This dream intensifies her feelings of despair as she prepares to leave for a date with Zach.

As she drives to meet Zach, Sheila tragically dies in an accident, her cursed dress still hidden in the boot of her car. Her untimely death adds a grave chapter to the dress's ominous legacy.

The cursed red dress eventually finds its way to washing machine repairman Reg Speaks. Under peer pressure during his stag night, he foolishly decides to wear the dress, unaware of the impending horror that awaits him.

Reg becomes entranced by a TV advertisement while surrounded by friends. In a turn of events, he dies from carbon monoxide poisoning caused by his faulty boiler, marking another victim of the cursed dress.

The final confrontation occurs as chaos breaks out in the store when the dress ignites a fire. With Babs trapped and perishing in the flames, and the haunting vision of Sheila, Reg, and Babs stitching the dress together, the cycle of horror continues.