The Disappointments Room

Dana Barrow, along with her husband David and their young son Lucas, moves into the expansive and tranquil Blacker estate in North Carolina. Initially filled with hopes for a fresh start, their excitement begins to wane as Dana is plagued by unsettling visions.

Dana experiences recurring nightmares that depict a bloodied Lucas accompanied by a German Shepherd. These disturbing visions overshadow her attempts to adapt to her new life and hint at a deeper mystery linked to the estate.

While exploring her new home, Dana stumbles upon a homemade gravestone on the property. This discovery deepens her curiosity and signals the presence of tragic events that have transpired within the estate.

Assisted by David, Dana discovers a concealed room behind a chifforobe, which they are unable to open at first. Their determination to unlock its mysteries is met with increasing tension and suspense as the room appears to be tied to the estate's dark history.

Upon finally accessing the hidden room, Dana has a haunting vision of a young girl, Laura, tormented by her father and his dog. This vision adds another layer of urgency to Dana's quest to uncover the estate's secrets.

Dana learns about the tragic past of the Blacker family, especially the deceased child named Catherine, who died a year prior. The history reveals a series of dark secrets that are intertwined with her chilling experiences.

Local historian Judith plays a crucial role in unveiling the estate's labyrinthine past. She introduces Dana to the concept of a 'disappointments room', used by wealthy families to hide their disabled children from society.

As the mysteries grow more intense, Dana's mental state begins to deteriorate. She neglects her medication and becomes increasingly erratic, affecting her relationships with David and Lucas.

Dana's discovery of a hidden portrait of Judge Blacker and his wife escalates her unrest. In a fit of desperation, she burns the painting, believing it will rid her of the haunting spirits that torment her.

During a gathering for what would have been Catherine's first birthday, Dana hires handyman Ben Philips to dig up the grave in their yard. Ben's efforts are abruptly halted when he is violently confronted by the vengeful spirit of Judge Blacker.

Dana's descent into madness deepens when she finds Laura's deformed skeleton in the attic. This horrifying revelation, combined with a restored portrait of Laura, keeps her trapped in a nightmarish reality.

As Dana grapples with her harrowing discoveries, she is confronted by the malevolent spirit of Judge Blacker. In a moment of desperation, she fights back against both the spirit and the haunting dog, which culminates in a ferocious struggle for survival.

In a poignant climax, Dana manages to liberate Laura's spirit from the confines of the estate. This act brings a semblance of closure, but Dana's grip on reality is shaken when she realizes she has been hallucinating Ben's violent demise.

Flashbacks reveal the tragic circumstances of Catherine's death, exposing it as an accidental suffocation at the hands of her mother. This bitter revelation further plunges Dana into an abyss of confusion and despair.

Determined to escape their traumatic experiences, David declares their need to leave the haunted Blacker estate. He removes the ominous door from the disappointments room, hinting at their desire to move on while Dana clutches an eerie figurine as a memento.