The Voices

By day, Jerry Hickfang leads a mundane life working at a plumbing fixtures factory. The repetitive nature of his daily tasks highlights his isolation and the struggle against his schizophrenia.

At night, Jerry retreats to his apartment above a bowling alley, surrounded by the echoing sounds of laughter and clattering pins. This stark contrast to his loneliness deepens his internal conflict as his mind skews reality.

In a desperate attempt to cope, Jerry engages in bizarre dialogues with his pet dog, Bosco, and his sardonic cat, Mr. Whiskers. These conversations blur the line between his reality and delusions, complicating his grasp on mental health.

Jerry's attempt to connect socially leads to a disappointing dinner date with Fiona, who chooses to spend time with friends instead. The incident highlights his struggles with relationships and the loneliness that envelops him.

After driving Fiona home when her car breaks down, a deer crashes through Jerry's windshield. This traumatic encounter triggers a series of violent actions that emerge from his distorted perception of reality.

Overwhelmed by his hallucinations, Jerry misinterprets the deer's fearful gaze as a call to action, leading to a tragic accident that results in Fiona being harmed. This event marks the beginning of a dark spiral into violence and regret.

Struggling with guilt and confusion, Jerry dismembers Fiona's body and stows her remains in Tupperware. This grotesque decision stems from his inability to confront his actions and the pressures of his disintegrating sanity.

Flashbacks of Jerry's abusive father plague his psyche as he navigates his deteriorating mental health. These memories intertwine with his hallucinations, deepening his disconnect from reality.

Abandoning his medication leads to an escalation of Jerry's hallucinations, with Fiona's decapitated head demanding he find 'a friend' for her. This tragic reinterpretation of his reality propels him toward targeting a new victim.

Just as he plots further violence, Jerry's unexpected interaction with Lisa offers him a fleeting sense of hope and connection. However, the reminder of his horrific acts lurks nearby, threatening his fragile grip on sanity.

In a shocking turn of events, Jerry succumbs to his dark urges and dismembers Lisa, placing her head alongside Fiona's in his refrigerator. This marks a point of no return for Jerry as he fully embraces his madness.

As Lisa goes missing, Jerry's coworkers start piecing together his troubling secrets, including the trauma of his mother's death. Their investigation leads to further horror as Alison confronts Jerry, leading to her tragic fate.

Driven by his delusions, Jerry kidnaps Dr. Warren in a frantic effort to confess his crimes and seek guidance. This act of desperation illustrates how far he has fallen into insanity as reality fades.

In a final act of madness, Jerry takes Dr. Warren to the bowling alley, where chaos erupts amidst a catastrophic gas leak explosion. This climactic event represents the culmination of his unraveling sanity.

Ultimately, Jerry succumbs to the smoke and flames, entering a surreal void where he reconciles with his deceased companions, Bosco and Mr. Whiskers. This strange celebration of life, death, and redemption leaves him to grapple with the consequences of his actions.