The Bye Bye Man

The film begins with a stunning visual of a two-story white house set in the 1960s. A vintage car arrives, and a middle-aged man urgently approaches the house, creating an air of mystery and tension.

The middle-aged man confronts a woman at the door, pressuring her about a significant matter she may have disclosed. When she admits mentioning it to her husband, his escalating panic leads to a violent moment when he retrieves a shotgun and shoots through the door.

The setting shifts to a night scene on a train where debris and bloodied clothes lay scattered. The middle-aged man is seen shooting another man, desperately defying him as he delivers a fatal shot amidst eerie train sounds and flickering lights.

After the violent confrontation, the man notices two women outside and gives chase. His frantic questioning of whom they've confided in heightens the suspense as he breaks into a crescendo of gunfire in an attempt to silence them.

The narrative shifts to the present day, introducing college students Elliott, Sasha, and John as they excitedly arrive at a seemingly perfect rental house. Their initial thrill is shadowed by Sasha's unease about the place.

As the night settles, Elliott and Sasha begin to explore their new home. Sasha finds a disturbing love letter made from newspaper cut-outs, and as she uncovers the attic, she is startled by the sudden slam of their bedroom door, leaving her desperate for Elliott.

At a lively party, Elliott's niece Alice is drawn to strange sounds in the house. Upon opening the attic door, she is shocked by the sight of a haunting wolf head, an encounter that disturbs her and prompts her to seek out Elliott.

Amidst the growing tension, Elliott finds a coin with cryptic writing saying, 'Don't Say It, Don't Think It.' This discovery leads him down a dark path as he investigates the grim legend of the Bye Bye Man, reflecting the unease spreading through the group.

During a séance led by Kim, John’s crush, the group inadvertently unleashes a sinister force when they utter the Bye Bye Man's name. The atmosphere thickens with darkness, leaving them all unsettled and gripped by fear.

As strange occurrences escalate, Elliott and his friends delve into the house's sordid past. Their investigation reveals a chilling connection to the Redmon family and the malignant influence of the Bye Bye Man.

Elliott confronts Mrs. Redmon, who shares her traumatic history with the Bye Bye Man. Her cautionary tales reveal the dire consequences of speaking his name, adding layers of dread to Elliott's already strained psyche.

Elliott faces a harrowing climax as he grapples with hallucinations stemming from the Bye Bye Man's curse. Tension peaks as he fights against this malevolent force to protect his loved ones from the tragic fate that looms over them.

As the plot unfolds, Elliott's battle against the Bye Bye Man deepens into a tragic descent into madness. The mounting fear and reality of their predicament culminate in a struggle against the haunting legacy that threatens to consume them.

Mrs. Redmon's ominous plea, 'The cycle must end,' resonates deeply with Elliott. As the chilling reality unfolds, he confronts the full weight of the Bye Bye Man's curse, fighting desperately for salvation amid the chaos.