The Midnight Man

On a cold winter night in 1953, Anna, Max, and Mary engage in a dangerous game that involves summoning the Midnight Man. They enter the attic, establishing a protective circle of salt and lighting candles to ward off the malignant spirit.

As the game escalates, Mary's life is claimed by the Midnight Man, marking a terrifying turn of events. Max's attempt to escape by leaving the attic through the main door breaks the game's rules and seals his tragic fate.

Fast forward to the present, a now senile Anna is being cared for by her granddaughter, Alex. It's another chilling winter night, establishing a sense of unease as they navigate the remnants of the past.

While attending to Anna, Alex is drawn to an old chest in the attic at her grandmother's request. She finds disturbing remnants including a shotgun, bullets, and a mysterious box that holds the key to the Midnight Man's game.

Alex and her friend Miles pry open the sealed box, uncovering photographs, candles, and the haunting rules of the Midnight Man game. Their discovery is accompanied by ominous names inscribed in blood, which horrifies Anna.

Concerned for Anna's health, Alex summons family friend Dr. Harding and his assistant Alan. Dr. Harding reveals his connection to the tragic history surrounding the game and offers his condolences for Alex's loss of her mother.

Driven by curiosity, Alex and Miles follow the instructions they've uncovered, entering their names and blood into the list. As they knock at the stroke of midnight, an eerie silence falls, heralding the Midnight Man's return.

As Alex investigates strange noises, she is ambushed by the Midnight Man in the bathroom, drenched in blood when Anna blows out her candle. This horrifying encounter sets the stage for the dark reality of the game.

In the attic, Miles discovers the darker aspects of the game's rules. Impulsively extinguishing his candle, he unlocks terrifying consequences as he faces torment from the Midnight Man before fleeing in panic.

Skeptical yet curious, Kelly joins Alex and Miles despite their warnings. They venture into a dark room where the Midnight Man's presence grows stronger, igniting a sense of dread as past horrors resurface.

In an attempt to protect themselves, the group forms a circle of salt around Kelly after her candle is extinguished. The Midnight Man shatters their defenses, releasing horrific visions that haunt Kelly and imperil the group.

Desperate for help, Alex and Miles consult Dr. Harding, who shares the tragic history of Anna's encounters with the Midnight Man. He reveals that Anna's past games resulted in devastating losses, including Alex's mother.

The trio discovers Kelly's lifeless body, horrified by the brutality of the Midnight Man's actions. Dr. Harding insists they must destroy the game, but Anna suddenly attacks him, culminating in another tragic loss.

As the clock strikes 3:30, the Midnight Man emerges to taunt the remaining survivors. Despite their hopes, they realize that time has been manipulated, and Miles is claimed by the malevolent spirit, leaving Alex to face despair.

In a chilling conclusion, Alan and his son visit a garage sale outside Anna's house. Unaware of the horrors contained within, Alan's son stumbles upon the ominous box, setting the stage for a potential new cycle of terror.