The Entity

The events unfold in a contemporary American setting, reflecting the early 1980s milieu. The story pits medical skepticism against paranormal investigation as professionals debate whether the phenomena are real or psychogenic. The era’s attitudes toward trauma and evidence shape how Carla’s experiences are interpreted and treated.

Most of the events unfold in a suburban Los Angeles bungalow where Carla Moran lives with her children. The haunting and ensuing disturbances intrude on daily family life, pushing Carla to seek help from doctors and parapsychologists. By the film's end, Carla and her family relocate to Texas, where the disturbances continue to haunt them.

🕯️ Trauma

Carla Moran’s past abuse and psychological scars color the perception of the present disturbances. The film intertwines personal history with current hauntings, suggesting trauma can amplify perceived threats. Her resilience under pressure becomes the emotional core that drives the action.

🔬 Skepticism

Doctors and parapsychologists wrestle with whether the experiences are madness or measurable phenomena. The narrative repeatedly tests the boundaries between science and the supernatural. Carla’s claims challenge the professionals to balance belief with evidence.

🎗️ Agency

Carla refuses to surrender to the entity or to doctors who doubt her. She takes an active role in designing and participating in an experiment to trap the entity, asserting control over her own fate. The film foregrounds female agency in the face of violence and disbelief.

🌀 Paranormal

Supernatural disturbances permeate a domestic setting, escalating from whispered presences to violent manifestations. The attempt to trap the entity with technology highlights the tension between unseen forces and human attempts to rationalize them. The paranormal remains a persistent, yet contested, reality within Carla’s testimony.