The Dark and the Wicked

Louise and Michael, siblings, return to their family farm in Texas because their father's health has declined significantly. Unable to communicate and bedridden, he is under the care of their concerned mother and a nurse, setting the stage for a tragic turn of events.

Their mother's strange and unsettling behavior raises concerns as she urges the siblings to leave the farm. Her demeanor grows increasingly erratic, foreshadowing the tragic events to come.

In a heartbreaking moment, their mother takes her own life in the barn after a series of self-mutilative acts in the kitchen. This shocking event shatters Louise and Michael as they grapple with their loss.

Reeling from their mother's death, Louise and Michael delve into her past and uncover unsettling truths about her mental state. The nurse reveals that she overheard their mother speaking to someone, hinting at a dark presence that seemed to haunt the family.

Michael stumbles upon his mother’s diary which reveals her growing fears regarding a nameless entity that appeared to affect their father. The contents provide a chilling insight into her troubled mind and foreshadow further tragedies.

During their mother's funeral, the siblings meet Father Thorne, a priest who claims he knew their mother. This meeting introduces a potential ally in their quest to understand the inexplicable events surrounding their family's decline.

That night, Louise and Michael experience a spectral encounter with an apparition resembling their mother. The ghostly figure beckons them from outside, creating a chilling atmosphere as they realize they might not be alone.

Nearby ranch hand Charlie suffers a hallucination featuring Louise, leading him to commit suicide in a horrific act of self-destruction. This tragic event adds to the growing atmosphere of despair and dread in the community.

Louise, unaware of Charlie's fate, tries to reach him by phone and is disturbed to hear a strange voice asserting that he has never been to Texas. This unsettling encounter raises alarms about the strange occurrences surrounding them.

Concerned for their father's health, the siblings consult a doctor who grimly informs them that their father's condition is critical. He cannot be moved due to the acute risk of fatality, adding to their burden of despair.

Louise and Michael discover that their herd of goats has been brutally slaughtered, a horrific sight that leaves them shell-shocked. They begin the grim task of incinerating the remains, marking a turning point into deeper chaos.

One night in the barn, Michael is confronted by the apparition of their mother, leaving him horrified and questioning his sanity. The chilling encounter signifies the deepening connection between their family and dark forces.

In a terrifying twist, the nurse who cares for their father suddenly becomes possessed and violently injures herself. This event escalates the horror as violent supernatural forces seem to be at work against them.

Michael returns home only to tragically find his wife and daughters dead in what appears to be a murder-suicide. Overwhelmed with grief and confusion, he ends his own life, not realizing until it's too late that he has been manipulated by the dark entity.

As night descends on the farm again, Louise awakens to the horrifying reality of her father's death. In a heart-wrenching climax, she is ultimately confronted by the demon that has tormented her family, leading to a bleak and tragic conclusion.