The Canal

David, a film archivist, becomes increasingly troubled by his suspicion that his wife, Alice, is having an affair with a client named Alex. This suspicion begins to consume him, setting the stage for a series of escalating events.

David's work partner, Claire, hands him an old reel of footage for archiving. As he investigates the film, he discovers that their home was the site of a gruesome murder in 1902, intensifying his unease about his family’s safety.

In a moment of desperation, David follows Alice and witnesses her in an intimate encounter with Alex. Fueled by rage and heartbreak, he contemplates violence but ultimately discards a hammer he had seized into a nearby canal.

David, feeling ill, rushes to a public restroom rumored to be haunted by his young son, Billy. Inside, he collapses after hearing a chilling voice and believes he sees a ghostly figure committing violence against Alice.

After Alice goes missing, David contacts the police, where Detective McNamara interrogates him about her whereabouts. David denies knowledge of her affair and withholds the supernatural incident he witnessed, deepening the mystery.

Authorities recover Alice's body from the canal but rule her death as accidental. David grapples with grief and a sense of guilt, pondering the events leading up to her demise and the dark past of their home.

Haunted by a century-old string of murders, David becomes obsessed with documenting evidence of the supernatural. His fixation alienates Claire and strains his relationship with Sophie, the nanny caring for Billy.

During a video chat with Billy, David sees a ghostly silhouette behind him. In a fit of panic, he rushes to the hotel to confront Sophie, leading to tension as she expresses her desire to resign her position.

Amidst mounting chaos, Sophie is assaulted after David locks her and Billy in a closet. The sense of isolation grows as David frantically searches their home for answers, feeling increasingly disconnected from reality.

Desperate for clarity, David seeks Claire's help in developing supernatural footage he's captured. The evidence begins hinting at a sinister connection between him and Alice’s death, raising concerns among the authorities.

After Claire watches the developed film, she is horrified by a ghostly figure that emerges and attacks her. Just as David rushes out in panic, he finds himself confronted by Detective McNamara, leading to a chaotic chase.

In a concealed tunnel, David is faced with ghostly visions that connect his past actions to the murders. Overwhelmed with rage and despair, he recalls drowning Alice and realizes he has ended Claire's life as well.

As David confronts the reality of his actions, the canal's ethereal presence pulls him under. Though he doesn't resist, he manages to assist McNamara in saving Billy, highlighting the tragic end of their family ties.

In the wake of David’s death, Billy's grandmother decides to sell their haunted house and takes him in. Unbeknownst to her, David’s spirit lurks within the home, seeking to keep a connection to his son.

As they drive away, Billy impulsively leaps from his grandmother’s car to return to their house, drawn by his father's lingering spirit. The real estate agent, observing the strange occurrence, senses the unresolved presence of David.