Studio 666

Studio 666

Year: 2022

Runtime: 106 min

Language: English

Director: BJ McDonnell

Echo Score: 54
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While recording their tenth album, the Foo Fighters rent a sprawling mansion in Encino, California, unaware of its sinister past. The house, once the site of a gruesome murder, holds dark secrets that begin to affect the band, particularly Dave Grohl, blurring the lines between reality and nightmare. As they struggle to create music, malevolent forces emerge, threatening the group’s sanity and their very survival in this horror-comedy.

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1

Skye Willow's Grim Fate

In 1993, Skye Willow, the drummer of Dream Widow, suffers a horrifying injury, lying helplessly with her leg horrifically shattered. Her frontman, Greg Nole, stands looming over her, brandishing a hammer that he uses to unleash a violent attack on her and another band member.

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Greg Nole's Descent

As the brutal assault continues, Greg Nole savagely brings the hammer down onto Skye’s skull, repeatedly shattering it. In a chilling act of despair, he takes his own life immediately after his rampage, leaving a scene of carnage.

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A New Era Begins

Fast forward to 2019, the Foo Fighters, led by Dave Grohl, struggle to create new music. Under pressure from their manager Jeremy Shill, they settle into a mysterious mansion that sets an ominous tone for the band’s creative process.

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4

Tragic Accident

The band's tech expert, Tech, faces a tragic end when he is electrocuted by a frayed wire while working in the mansion. The band dedicates their upcoming album to Tech's memory, highlighting the dark atmosphere surrounding their new venture.

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An Eerie Discovery

As Grohl explores the haunting mansion, he stumbles upon a concealed basement filled with dark artifacts and relics. Curiosity leads him to an old demo tape that he listens to, unwittingly releasing the malevolent spirit of Greg Nole.

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Possession Takes Hold

Grohl begins to exhibit strange behavior as he falls under the influence of Nole's spirit. Oblivious to the sinister force now guiding him, the band continues their work on the album, not realizing the danger creeping upon them.

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Gruesome Murder

The chaos escalates with the brutal decapitation of Darren, a delivery man, outside the mansion. The unseen assailant, wielding hedge clippers, sets a grim tone for the unfolding horror, leaving the band in shock.

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8

Fatal Cookout

The next day, as Chris Shiflett cooks, he faces a horrific incident when his face gets stuck on a grill. The same killer reemerges to attack him, intensifying the atmosphere of fear and paranoia within the group.

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A Murderous Manipulation

Faced with the gruesome sight of Darren's body, Grohl manipulates the band into silence, confiscating their phones to maintain control. This marks the deepening of Grohl’s dark transformation, with his possession mounting.

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10

Desperate Warning

Samantha, a neighbor, becomes increasingly anxious, trying to warn the band about the challenges they face. Her urgent attempts highlight Grohl's unsettling condition and the inevitable confrontation with the malevolent spirit.

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11

The Chain Saw Incident

In a shocking twist, Grohl emerges from beneath the bed, wielding a chainsaw just as Samantha and Rami Jaffee share an intimate moment. The horror escalates as Grohl brutally bisects the couple, solidifying his transformation.

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The Final Confrontation

As Nate Mendel and Pat Smear venture into the basement to seek help for Grohl, they face treacherous conditions. As they search for the powerful tome to save him, they are pursued by the escalating violence that marks the mansion.

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A Sinister Turn of Events

In a chaotic struggle, Mendel inadvertently crushes Barb Weems beneath a car during an escape attempt. The chaos takes a dark turn as desperation leads to shocking choices, intertwining the fates of those left in the mansion.

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14

The Dark Revelation

Confronting Jeremy, Grohl unexpectedly realizes that their dark endeavors have led to both an ominous success and his growing isolation. The stark contrast of their perilous situation and sudden fame becomes painfully clear.

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Survivor's Burden

One year later, Grohl stands alone as the last living member of the Foo Fighters’ apocalyptic ordeal. His gaze reflects the lingering malevolence that still haunts him, suggesting that his battle is far from over, poised on the brink of further darkness.

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