The Little Stranger

In 1940s Warwickshire, Dr. Faraday is summoned to Hundreds Hall to tend to a sick maid. This visit reminds him of his childhood memories connected to the estate, including a significant incident when he was a young boy.

During his visit, Dr. Faraday reflects on a visit to Hundreds Hall in 1919. He remembers his mother working as a maid for the Ayres family and an incident involving breaking part of the intricate plasterwork, which displeased a young girl named Suki.

After Dr. Faraday's arrival, strange disturbances begin to afflict the household. Unexplained ringing of the servants' bells and activation of a vintage communication tube create an eerie atmosphere that unsettles the residents.

Mrs. Ayres finds herself trapped in the nursery, surrounded by darkness and shadows. In a frantic attempt to escape, she injures herself while breaking free, realizing the presence of Suki's spirit may be haunting them.

The haunting experiences culminate in a tragic event as Mrs. Ayres chooses to end her life using glass from a shattered picture frame. Her bloodied suicide leaves the household in shock and grief.

Following the funeral, Roderick warns Caroline about the dangers of staying in the haunted house. He fears that if she remains, she could meet a similar grim fate as their mother.

In the midst of mourning, Dr. Faraday proposes to Caroline, and they decide to wed in just six weeks. Although it appears to be a hasty decision fueled by grief, both are seemingly excited about their future together.

Caroline ultimately calls off the engagement, claiming that a life with Dr. Faraday would not bring her happiness. She resolves to sell Hundreds Hall, regardless of his attempts to persuade her otherwise.

One ominous night, while Dr. Faraday is away, Caroline inexplicably falls to her death from the second floor. Witnesses share unsettling accounts, including a maid who heard Caroline respond to a mysterious sound before her fall.

During the inquest into Caroline's death, Dr. Faraday insists that her mental state was compromised leading up to her fall. The coroner ultimately rules her death a suicide, a decision supported by the court, leaving many unanswered questions.

Months later, Dr. Faraday returns to Hundreds Hall, now listed for sale. Clinging to the keys Caroline had once given him, he is struck by a haunting vision of a youthful Faraday, reminiscent of the events that transpired.

As Dr. Faraday departs from the estate, he witnesses the ghostly image of Caroline gazing down from the staircase where she had tragically fallen. This moment leaves him with a deep sense of loss and unresolved feelings.