The Canal

In a quiet suburb where the ordinary hum of daily life is laced with the echo of old film reels, David works as a meticulous archivist, cataloguing memories that belong to no one but the shadows of the past. His marriage to Alice is fraying, and the weight of his own insecurities hangs over him like a low‑frequency hum. Their home, a modest house that has stood for generations, feels both sanctuary and puzzle, its walls whispering stories that have long been forgotten.

When a routine assignment leads David to an obscure reel of footage, he discovers a chilling thread that ties his residence to a murder that occurred over a century ago. The revelation awakens a series of unsettling visions that blur the line between film grain and reality, prompting him to question the reliability of his senses. As he becomes increasingly uneasy about Alice’s actions, the house seems to pulse with a hidden history that refuses to stay buried.

The atmosphere tightens around him, shifting from the muted comfort of archival rooms to the damp, echoing corridors that lead toward an old canal that borders the property. Claire, his studio partner, and Sophie, the family’s trusted nanny, orbit the same space, each offering a different perspective on the growing tension. Their presence underscores David’s struggle to maintain normalcy for his young son Billy while the unseen forces in his home grow louder.

Caught between the meticulous world of preservation and the chaotic pull of the past, David finds himself sliding into a vortex of paranoia and dread. The film’s tone balances a slow‑burning horror with psychological unease, inviting the audience to wonder how far a man will go to untangle the knots of history before they consume his sanity entirely.

Last Updated: August 10, 2025 at 05:07