Mirrors

Mirrors

Year: 2008

Runtime: 110 min

Language: English

Director: Alexandre Aja

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In the charred ruins of the Mayflower department store, ex-cop Ben Carson uncovers a sinister secret: ornate mirrors reflecting gruesome images that threaten to destroy his reality. As he delves deeper into the mystery, Carson must confront a deadly force trapped within reflective surfaces and fight to save his loved ones from a terrifying fate.

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Timeline – Mirrors (2008)
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1

A Dire Situation

The story begins with a man fleeing from an unknown threat, finding refuge in a locker room. There he is confronted by multiple reflections of himself, leading to a psychological breakdown as the largest mirror shatters.

Locker Room
2

Meeting Ben Carson

After the initial sequence, we are introduced to Ben Carson, a former undercover detective struggling with his past after an officer-involved shooting. He reluctantly accepts a security job at the Mayflower department store, which has a grim history.

Mayflower Department Store
3

Haunting Reflections

On his first night at the Mayflower, Ben feels uneasy and notices the unusually clean mirrors. An eerie experience occurs when he sees a door opening in the reflection, leading him to investigate, but he finds no answers to calm his anxieties.

First Night Mayflower Department Store
4

Strange Visions

As Ben continues his shifts, he begins to experience unsettling visions and injuries from the mirrors, which he attributes to the medication for his alcohol addiction. The strange handprints appearing on the mirrors are a sign that something sinister is at play.

Mayflower Department Store
5

The Past Resurfaces

Feeling overwhelmed, Ben comes across a wallet belonging to Gary Lewis, the previous watchman. This discovery reveals cryptic clues about the store's dark history, including information about a fire and the identity of a mysterious figure known as 'Esseker.'

Mayflower Department Store
6

Confiding in Angela

Ben shares his troubling experiences with his sister Angela, who is skeptical about his claims. Despite her disbelief, the chilling events unfold as Ben investigates further, leading to unsettling discoveries about Gary's death.

Ben's Home
7

A Gruesome Encounter

The horror escalates when Angela suffers a horrific fate during bath time, as her own reflection violently attacks her. This devastating loss deeply impacts Ben, further motivating him to confront the mirrors.

Ben's Home
8

Digging into History

Determined to understand the mirror's wickedness, Ben uncovers more about Anna Esseker, a psychiatric patient whose past intertwines with the store's violent history. He discovers she had been alive just prior to the mass killing.

Mayflower Department Store
9

Warnings to Amy

Ben attempts to warn his estranged wife, Amy, about the supernatural threats lurking in their home. However, she dismisses his dire warnings, which complicate their relationship as they face increasingly ominous occurrences.

Ben's Home
10

Michael's Dilemma

The horror deepens when Ben's son Michael starts conversing with his own reflection, prompting concern in Amy. This chain of events forces Ben to act quickly, covering all reflective surfaces in their home to protect his family.

Ben's Home
11

Anna’s Possession

Ben learns of Anna's past and realizes that she is tormented by demonic possession. As he tries to persuade her to return and help save his family, he discovers that the evil of the mirrors is lingering around them.

Mayflower Department Store
12

Desperate Confrontation

In a tense climax, Ben confronts the demonic forces within the mirrors to save Michael and Anna. The situation escalates as the building crumbles around them, creating chaos and uncertainty.

Mayflower Department Store
13

Survival and Loss

Amid the ruins, Amy bravely saves Michael from drowning, showcasing her resilience. The family's bond is tested as they navigate through the aftermath of the horrors they faced.

Mayflower Department Store
14

Ben's Realization

After emerging from the wreckage, Ben finds himself in a surreal environment marked by reversed inscriptions. This moment leads to a troubling realization of his own demise and entrapment in a mirror world.

Mirror World
15

Eternal Entrapment

The film concludes with a haunting scene as Ben's handprint appears on the surface of a mirror. This final image symbolizes his eternal entrapment within the mirror realm, leaving viewers with a chilling sense of closure.

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Last Updated: October 27, 2024 at 18:05

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