The Ones Below

Kate and Justin eagerly anticipate the arrival of their first child, marking a new chapter in their lives. After a decade of patience and hope, they finally decided to embark on the journey of parenthood, igniting a mixture of excitement and anxiety.

Kate and Justin invite their new neighbors, Jon and Theresa, over for dinner, hoping to establish a friendly rapport. As the evening unfolds, it quickly becomes apparent that the couples share complex emotional dynamics, particularly tied to their differing experiences with family planning.

As Kate and Justin bond with Jon and Theresa, the atmosphere grows tense when Theresa struggles with her emotions. After pretending to remain sober, she has one too many drinks and abruptly leaves, underscoring the palpable grief tied to their past experiences.

The arrival of baby Billy brings mixed emotions, including congratulations and hidden envy from Jon and Theresa. Their absence from this pivotal moment raises questions, as they express a need for time to heal from their own struggles with conception.

Theresa offers to babysit baby Billy, granting Kate a rare opportunity to take time for herself. However, this act of kindness masks Theresa's disturbing obsession with motherhood, setting off a series of unsettling events.

Kate begins to notice strange occurrences around her home, such as unusual sounds from the baby monitor and a mysteriously overflowing bathtub. These incidents escalate her suspicions regarding Jon and Theresa's true intentions.

Driven by anxiety, Kate conducts a covert investigation into her neighbors. She uncovers a shocking collection of photographs featuring baby Billy and a nursery arranged with unsettling detail, confirming her darkest fears.

Justin receives an unexpected call from his office, prompting him to leave in a hurry, forgetting a crucial item—a container of milk. This seemingly mundane reminder foreshadows the looming tragedy that is about to unfold.

Upon returning home, Justin finds the unimaginable: Kate's lifeless body submerged in the bathtub. This devastating moment reveals the depths of despair that overwhelmed her, leading to tragic consequences.

As Justin processes his grief, he uncovers Jon’s betrayal, revealed when he realizes the email he received was authored by Jon from Kate's laptop. This shocking discovery solidifies the betrayal he feels from someone he considered a friend.

Theresa's actions further escalate the horror, as Justin witnesses her wearing Kate’s clothes and disposing of their pet in a disturbing act of cruelty. This final revelation reveals the depths of their sinister motivations, forcing Justin to reckon with a new and unbearable reality.

In the aftermath of the shocking events, Justin is left to grapple with his profound sorrow and betrayal. As memories of Jon and Theresa haunt him, he must find a way to navigate a world forever altered by loss and deceit.