The Sleepover

The Sleepover

Year: 2012

Runtime: 6 mins

Language: English

Director: Chris Cullari

ComedyHorror

The town of Derry has a secret, but no one told the new kid. It’s gonna be a long night.

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1

Clancy receives an invitation to Travis's party

In Boston, Clancy Finch receives an invitation to Travis Schultz's party, signaling a crack in the Finch family's routine. The prospect of freedom and a night away from parental rules excites her, even as tension about expectations simmers at home. This moment sets the story's shift from ordinary life to the rhythms of risk and opportunity.

Boston
2

Kevin's bathroom humiliation goes viral

During a school day, Kevin is humiliated when older students film him dancing in a bathroom and post it online. Margot, as the strict lunch monitor, confronts the bullies and tries to restore order. The video explodes across the internet, drawing millions of views and turning the Finch family into a sudden town spectacle.

School bathroom, Boston
3

Clancy is grounded; the plan to sneak out

Clancy is grounded after arguing with her parents about attending the party. Frustrated, she and her friend Mim sneak out during a sleepover, seeking a rare night free from supervision. The decision pulls the family deeper into a web of secrets and consequences.

Finch residence, Boston
4

Home invasion and Margot's departure

Two strangers break into the Finch home and force Ron at gunpoint, demanding Margot’s compliance. Margot agrees to go with them, leaving behind a necklace as a clue that hints at deeper secrets she’s hidden. The incident shatters the family’s sense of safety and rewrites Margot’s past as a public matter.

Finch residence, Boston
5

Gibbs reveals Margot's witness protection status

The kids restrain a man who identifies himself as U.S. Marshal Henry Gibbs, who reveals Margot is living under witness protection after turning in a major crime boss. This discovery escalates the danger and makes the family’s safety the central concern. The viral video’s public exposure now feels like a strategic threat rather than simple gossip.

Finch family home
6

Clues lead to Margot's spy HQ

Guided by Margot’s clues, the children locate a hidden storage unit that once served as her spy headquarters. They seize the opportunity to take a self-driving spy car for their dangerous errands. The revelation confirms a larger conspiracy and stretches the line between ordinary life and covert operations.

Hidden storage unit
7

Spy-car mission to Travis's party

They commandeer the self-driving car and race toward Travis’s party, hoping to reconnect with Margot and uncover more about her past. The plan demonstrates their resilience and teamwork, even as danger shadows every step. The ride tightens their bond as they push forward.

Boston streets
8

Coast Guard blocks boat trip to downtown

They attempt to travel downtown Boston aboard Travis’s boat, but the Coast Guard blocks their route. Undeterred, they swim ashore and run into Margot’s friend Jay, who helps them pinpoint Margot’s location at a high-profile gala. The detour intensifies the chase and pushes the family closer to the truth.

Boston Harbor / Downtown Boston
9

Gala rendezvous and Margot's pursuit

Jay locates Margot at a high-profile gala, and the kids slip away from his watch to move on toward the event themselves. The gala becomes a crossroads where Margot’s past collides with the present, and the plan to protect the family takes shape. Tension rises as hidden enemies close in.

High-profile gala, Boston
10

The Crown of Moldana heist at the gala

At the gala, Margot, Ron, and Leo attempt to steal the Crown of Moldana amid chaos. Ron accidentally ingests a knockout drug meant for the Queen, triggering a wild disruption. They are captured, but quickly escape and regroup with the kids inside the venue.

Gala venue, Boston
11

Leo's safe house and the syndicate reveal

The group retreats to Leo’s safe house where Margot learns Leo is the new head of the syndicate she once exposed. Elise joins the scheme to frame the Finch family, while Ron creates a distraction that exploits the chaos. Margot overpowers Elise and the plan unravels, forcing a retreat to regroup.

Leo's safe house
12

Final confrontation and arrest

During the final confrontation, Margot knocks the crown from Leo’s hands and Clancy seizes it. Boston Police arrive to arrest Leo and his crew, ending the direct threat to the Finch family. The days of danger give way to a fragile, earned sense of safety.

Gala venue, Boston
13

Return home and a new beginning

Back home, life edges back toward normal, but the experience leaves a lasting imprint. Clancy earns a seat in a Berklee summer music program, and the Finch family resumes their routines with a stronger bond and renewed respect for Margot’s resilience.

Finch family home, Boston

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