Marrowbone

Marrowbone

Year: 2018

Runtime: 110 min

Language: English

Director: Sergio G. Sánchez

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Following their mother's death, four brothers isolate themselves in their ancestral home, hoping to inherit it and escape their troubled past. However, they soon discover the house holds dark secrets and a sinister presence. As they try to conceal their mother's death and navigate their fractured relationships, a terrifying force emerges, threatening to expose their hidden history and tear the family apart.

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1

Rose Flees to America

After enduring the terror inflicted by her serial killer husband, Simon Fairbairn, known as 'The Beast of Bampton,' Rose decides to escape. She relocates her children, Jack, Jane, Billy, and Sam, to her secluded childhood home in America in hopes of hiding from her violent past.

Bampton, England
2

The Marrowbone Identity

To protect their identities and remain hidden, Rose has her children take her maiden name, Marrowbone. This new identity becomes crucial in their attempt to navigate life away from Simon’s reach and build a semblance of normalcy.

3

Meeting Allie

At the beachside landmark 'Red Witch Rock,' the siblings encounter Allie, a local girl who lives on a nearby farm. As they bond and develop friendships, Jack and Allie begin to form a romantic connection during their time together.

Red Witch Rock
4

A Promised Secret

Bedridden with a terminal illness, Rose makes Jack promise to keep their family hidden until he reaches the age of 21. This promise weighs heavily on Jack as he discovers Rose had kept a box of stolen money hidden away, leading to complex feelings about their father's crimes.

5

Rose's Death

After a prolonged battle with her illness, Rose passes away, leaving her children distraught. Despite their grief, the siblings decide to keep her death a secret, adhering to their mother's wishes and their own fears regarding Simon's return.

6

Simon’s Threat

Unbeknownst to the children, Simon has escaped from prison and tracks down his family. He violently reminds them of his presence by firing a gunshot through the window of their home, instilling fear and uncertainty in the siblings.

The Marrowbone House
7

Planning for the Future

Six months later, Jack bikes into town to see Allie, and learns from Tom Porter, a business agent, that he needs Rose’s signature to finalize her estate transfer. This news prompts the siblings to strategize on how to acquire the money necessary to pay Tom off while maintaining their facade.

Town Library
8

The Ghost Story

As the siblings try to tidy up before Tom's arrival, a mysterious drop cloth falls, causing strange noises from the attic. Jane blames their ghost for the disturbances, leading to paranoia among the children regarding their family's dark past and the supposed curse of the stolen money.

The Marrowbone House
9

Confrontations and Conflicts

After Jack leaves for a trip with Allie, tensions flare between him and Billy upon his return. Billy accuses Jack of risking their secret by engaging with Allie, leading to a heated argument about prioritizing their safety over personal relationships.

10

The Haunting Escalates

Sam's curiosity leads him to explore their deceased mother's locked bedroom, where he encounters eerie noises. He accidentally knocks down a cloth, feeling terrified when he sees his reflection seemingly transform into a ghost, amplifying the children’s fears.

The Marrowbone House
11

Tom's Blackmail

Recognizing the secrets surrounding Simon's past, Tom attempts to blackmail Jack for the money he believes the Marrowbone family possesses. This threatens their fragile existence as Jack must navigate Tom's manipulations while trying to protect his siblings.

12

The Final Confrontation

In a terrifying showdown, Jack faces off against Simon, who ambushes him in a violent altercation. The events culminate in tragedy as Simon slaughters Jack's siblings, leaving Jack in a devastated state as he discovers their lifeless bodies.

The Marrowbone House
13

Jack's Mental Struggles

Overcome with grief, Jack's mind fractures into multiple personalities to cope with the trauma of losing his siblings. He starts to imagine them still living in the house with him, desperately trying to retain a semblance of their family.

The Marrowbone House
14

Finding Closure

After Allie learns the truth about Simon and Jack's trauma, she rushes to support him. In a tense moment, she defies his mental state and helps him confront his demons, leading to the climactic resolution of the film.

The Marrowbone House
15

New Beginnings

Twelve weeks later, Allie visits a doctor who reassures her that Jack hasn't shown signs of his former mental struggles. Despite the doctor’s advice that she could find a better life without him, Allie is committed to standing by Jack as he begins his journey to healing.

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