The Blackening

Shawn and Morgan arrive at a secluded woodland retreat to celebrate Juneteenth. Excitement fills the air as they prepare for an enjoyable weekend with friends.

While exploring the cabin, Shawn and Morgan stumble upon a mysterious game called *The Blackening*, which features troubling stereotypes. Intrigued but wary, they face an ominous invitation to play.

After Shawn mistakenly answers a trivia question, the lights go out, and chaos ensues when he is struck by an arrow. Morgan attempts to escape but is captured, plunging them into terror.

The next day, a diverse group of friends arrives at the cabin, unaware of the horrors that transpired overnight. Tensions rise among old acquaintances as unresolved issues come to the surface.

Shanika has a tense moment at a gas station with Clifton, a former classmate who seems out of place. Her discomfort escalates as a menacing attendant watches them.

Ranger White appears at the cabin to verify the group's identities before they can enter. Although the friends are finally cleared, the atmosphere is lighter but anxiety-laden.

As night falls, the group discovers the game *The Blackening*, which brings their fears to light. A sinister voice reveals that Morgan is alive but trapped, forcing the group to play.

The friends are subjected to trivia questions about black culture. Their incorrect answers lead to escalating violence against Morgan, who desperately tries to survive.

Under pressure, the group controversially decides to sacrifice Clifton, believing it will end their predicament. This grim choice culminates in a shocking act of violence.

Despite urging against it, the group splits up in a desperate bid to find Morgan and escape. This decision proves perilous as they face the killer in isolated confrontations.

The friends uncover a shocking twist; the gas station attendant is their assailant. They come to terms with the fact that the threat was closer than they realized.

Clifton reveals himself as the mastermind behind the chaos, fueled by resentment over past grievances. He unveils his elaborate plan for vengeance, leaving the friends in shock.

As the nightmare escalates, Clifton methodically executes his revenge against Shawn and Morgan. The remaining friends prepare for a desperate fight for their lives.

In a climax of violence and struggle, the friends manage to turn the tables on Clifton, ultimately leading to his downfall as they push him into a well. This pivotal moment shifts the power dynamic.

With dawn breaking, the survivors are left grappling with the aftermath of the night’s horror. As they call the authorities, they realize their ordeal may not yet be over.