The Night House

The Night House

Year: 2021

Runtime: 107 min

Language: English

Director: David Bruckner

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Consumed by grief and struggling with isolation, Beth finds her lakeside home becoming a source of unsettling visions and a gateway to her own troubled psyche. As she grapples with loss, she’s haunted by an otherworldly presence and begins to uncover disturbing secrets about her husband’s past and his sudden death. Determined to find answers, Beth risks everything to confront the darkness and reveal the truth.

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1

Owen's Suicide

Beth is devastated by the tragic suicide of her husband, Owen. She struggles to cope with her overwhelming grief while dealing with the aftermath of his death.

2

Discovering the Suicide Note

While sifting through Owen's belongings, Beth finds a chilling suicide note that reads: 'You were right. There is nothing. Nothing is after you. You're safe now.' This disturbing message marks the beginning of unsettling supernatural occurrences in her home.

3

Sinister Photo Revelation

Beth stumbles upon a photo on Owen's phone featuring a woman who looks strikingly similar to her. This shocking revelation leads her to question Owen's fidelity and deepens her turmoil as she delves into his past.

4

Confession of Near-Death Experience

During a night out with her friend Claire, Beth opens up about a near-death experience she had after a car accident. This moment of vulnerability reveals her beliefs about life after death, which had caused tension with Owen.

5

Owen's Sleepwalking Episodes

Haunted by feelings of guilt and loss, Beth recalls how Owen began sleepwalking during her own struggles with depression. She fears that their emotional turmoil may have affected him profoundly.

6

Eerie Nighttime Encounter

One night, Beth awakens to a spectral presence and witnesses a horrifying scene of terrified women fleeing through the woods, culminating in a tragic jump into a lake. This supernatural experience heightens her anxiety about Owen's death.

Woods near the lake
7

Discovery of the Reversed House

Driven by curiosity, Beth discovers a mirror image of her own home across the lake. There, she encounters ghostly apparitions, including traces of Owen's presence, which further mystifies her.

Across the lake
8

Finding the Voodoo Doll

In her search for answers, Beth returns to the reversed house and uncovers a peculiar statue. This object, identified as a voodoo doll, suggests Owen's descent into the occult and his attempts to engage with otherworldly forces.

Reversed house
9

Meeting Madelyne

At a bookstore where Owen had acquired materials for the occult, Beth meets Madelyne, one of the women from Owen's photos. Madelyne denies any affair with Owen, raising more questions about his past.

Bookstore
10

Confrontation with the Ghostly Presence

After returning to the house to retrieve her belongings, Beth confronts the ghost within. When Madelyne arrives and recounts her chilling encounter with Owen, the tension escalates as their dark history unfolds.

11

Discovery of Hidden Bodies

Beth uncovers the bodies of women from Owen's photographs hidden beneath the floorboards. This shocking revelation leads her to understand the true horrors of what Owen had done.

Inside the house
12

Encounter with the Entity

As Beth feels an unseen force embracing her, she misinterprets it as Owen's spirit. This entity reveals its dark origins, disclosing Owen’s horrific actions and its desire for her destruction.

13

Choice of Life Over Death

In a critical moment, Beth resists the entity's pressure to commit suicide. Choosing life, she sets aside the gun, marking a pivotal decision in her struggle against the supernatural forces entwined with Owen's legacy.

On the boat
14

Rescue by Claire

Claire swims toward Beth, concerned for her safety after discovering signs of a struggle. Their reunion offers a glimmer of hope amidst the harrowing experiences they’ve endured together.

15

Final Confrontation with 'Nothing'

As Beth reaches the shore, she glimpses the outline of the entity in the boat. When questioned about it by Mel, she acknowledges its presence, signifying her awareness of the deep shadows of her past.

Shore

Last Updated: November 08, 2024 at 01:33

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