#Screamers (2018) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Introduction of Mark and Project Start

Griffin Matthews, an employee at Gigaler.com, is joined by a new intern named Mark. Together, they embark on a project to record video interviews with the company's co-founders, Tom Malloy and Chris Bannow, who share their vision of a new predictive algorithm aimed at personalizing video content for users.

Where

Gigaler.com Office

The Disturbing Video

Griffin receives an alarming anonymous video showing a blonde woman in white in a cemetery. As viewers initially think the video is harmless, it ends with a startling jump scare when a masked figure suddenly appears, raising everyone's tensions and interest.

Going Viral

Tom, Chris, and the team decide to showcase the creepy video on their platform. The decision pays off as the video goes viral, significantly boosting Gigaler's recognition and drawing in a larger audience eager for the thrilling content.

Where

Gigaler.com

Another Eerie Video

Griffin receives another unsettling video where the same blonde woman is shown in a bedroom, just before the masked figure strikes again. Eager to uncover the source of this content, Tom assigns Abbi Snee to investigate the video's origin.

Tracing the Uploader

Abbi locates the uploader's information, connecting it to an address and phone number near Rochester, New York. This discovery heightens the suspense as the team prepares to dig deeper into the mystery behind these haunting videos.

Where

Rochester, New York

Contact with Tara

Tom reaches out to the uploader, a nervous woman named Tara, who provides cryptic details about a man named Francis connected to the video's creation. Tara warns Tom about the complexity of her relationship with Francis and insists he must not disclose their conversation.

The Vanishing Connection

As the investigation deepens, the resemblance between the woman in the video and a long-missing Tara Rogers becomes clear. Tom contacts Tara for clarification, but she reacts strongly, rejecting him and demanding he never reaches out again, leaving the team in confusion.

Discovery of the Tombstone

The team uncovers a tombstone related to Francis Tumuelty, a man once accused of being Jack the Ripper. This alarming find leads them to speculate that they may be victims of an elaborate prank aiming to exploit their fears for content.

Where

Tombstone Site

Journey to Rochester

Determined to confront Tara and unravel the mystery, Tom convinces Griffin and Abbi to accompany him to Rochester. Their trip includes a visit to the tombstone of Francis Tumblety before attempting to reach Tara's house for answers.

Where

Rochester, New York

Failed Confrontation

The group unsuccessfully attempts to engage Tara at her residence. They spend the night at Abbi's friend Emma's house reflecting on the eerie circumstances surrounding Tara Rogers and their inexplicable connection.

Where

Emma's House

Sinister Exploration

The next day, Tom and Griffin make another attempt to visit Tara. They find the side door to her house ajar and venture inside, discovering unsettling items that suggest something sinister occurred, including melted candles and jars of blood.

Where

Tara's House

Francis' Attack

As Tom steps outside to investigate an unexpected noise from his vehicle, Griffin is suddenly attacked by Francis. The situation quickly escalates as Tom runs back to find himself in a dire confrontation with Francis.

Where

Tara's House

Abbi and Chris' Disturbing Discovery

At Emma's place, Abbi shares video footage that shows a lurking figure outside Tara's residence from the previous night. Just then, Tom sends a panicked text to Chris and Abbi, urging them to return to Tara's house.

Where

Emma's House

Finding Tara

Upon arriving, Chris and Abbi discover Tara curled up in an upstairs bedroom, visibly distressed. In a terrifying twist, Francis ambushes Chris, leading Abbi and Emma to flee as they realize their lives are in grave danger.

Where

Tara's House

The Final Screamer Video

As the chilling events unfold, a new screamer video is uploaded online, showcasing Abbi, now in the role of the woman in white. This shocking revelation leaves the team questioning whether they are becoming unwitting participants in a horrific game orchestrated by Francis.