Mantra

Mantra

Year: 2022

Runtime: 17 mins

Language: French

Directors: Stef Meyer, Pascal Bourelier

Horror

After relocating to a large, older house in the suburbs, Emma finds herself alone when Paul must leave on business. Feeling isolated, she forms an unexpected and unsettling connection with a Praying Mantis. As she becomes increasingly dependent on the insect, Paul’s return looms, threatening to disrupt the unusual bond she has created.

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1

Move to Hyderabad and new housing arrangement

Mantra relocates to Hyderabad after securing a software job, having spent most of her life in hostels. A taxi driver, posing as an assistant to her employer, suggests she stay as a paying guest with an elderly couple in the city. She reluctantly agrees, hoping to settle in quickly and start her new job.

Arrival day Hyderabad, on arrival
2

New living arrangement with the elderly couple

Mantra moves in with Ramarao and his wife, who warmly welcome her into their home. She considers hostel options but ultimately accepts the paying guest setup while continuing to adjust to Hyderabad. The couple’s kindness provides some initial comfort, though she remains wary of her unpredictable routine at the new job.

Days after arrival Elderly couple's home, Hyderabad
3

A creeping sense of danger

As she settles into her job and daily routine, Mantra feels as if someone is following her with ill intent. She senses unseen eyes watching from shadows and brushes off the nerves at first. The unsettling feeling foreshadows that her new life may be haunted rather than just nerve-wracking.

Early days after moving in Hyderabad, at home and in the workplace
4

Police confrontation and a prank by an ex-classmate

A team of police confronts her, accusing Mantra of being involved in a scandal. The accusation turns out to be a prank by Vijay, her former classmate who is now a police officer in Hyderabad. Their earlier frictions soften as they realize they must cooperate to navigate the mounting mystery.

During early investigation Police station and Hyderabad
5

Vijay’s growing trust and marriage plan

Vijay’s attitude shifts as he reaffirms their friendship and begins to see Mantra as more than a confidante. He introduces her to his family with the intention of marriage, showing how the bond deepens despite the unsettling rumors surrounding her. Mantra opens up about the encounters she has faced from people trying to kill her.

Shortly after their reconciliation Vijay’s social circle and family
6

Vijay investigates Mantra’s living situation

Agreeing to follow up on her case, Vijay digs deeper and is shocked to discover that Mantra is living in a home entwined with a murder investigation. He suspects hallucination or manipulation but decides to verify with her belongings and past records. The revelation forces the group to confront a possible supernatural or criminal threat.

Following his decision to investigate Mantra’s accommodation in Hyderabad
7

Entering the haunted house

Vijay, a few media colleagues, and Mantra enter the home to verify her story. Mantra proves she has been living there by presenting her luggage and documents, stunning everyone. They quickly realize the house is haunted, and urgency replaces skepticism.

Investigation day Elderly couple’s home
8

Escape plan thwarted by locked doors

Their attempt to escape is thwarted when the doors slam shut, trapping them inside the haunted house. The building also blocks outside communication, leaving them cut off from help. As panic rises, a chilling sense of danger grips the group.

Immediate aftermath of entry Old couple’s home
9

First death and the photo shock

The ghostly presence begins killing members of the group one by one. One person dies from sheer shock after catching a glimpse of Mantra’s photo, revealing a hidden link between her and the house’s past. The tension peaks as fear and mystery fuse with the supernatural.

Inside the haunted house Old couple’s home
10

The ghost's letter reveals Mantra’s true lineage

A spectral message arrives in the form of a letter that reveals Mantra is Ramarao’s daughter, one of twins who was raised apart from Anjali. The revelation reframes the haunting into a family history rather than a random possession. The truth connects Mantra to the home’s past and the murders surrounding it.

During the supernatural confrontation Haunted house
11

Backstory of Anjali, adoption, and murder

Backstory explains that Anjali, twin sister to Mantra, died in an accident, prompting Ramarao and his wife to bring Mantra into their family. They intended to care for her as their daughter and share their wealth, but Ramarao’s younger brother plotted to claim everything by killing Ramarao and his wife. The web of deceit culminates in a deadly conspiracy that haunts the present.

Flashback sequence within the haunting Family home and backstory revelations
12

Vengeance and escape: Ramarao’s soul intervenes

In the climax, Ramarao’s soul possesses Mantra and kills his brother, avenging the past. Vijay and Mantra reconcile and escape the house, embracing as they step into the outside world free from the demon’s grasp. The haunting ends, leaving their future open but tied to the family secret.

Finale Haunted house, then outside

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