Things Will Be Different

Things Will Be Different

Year: 2024

Runtime: 1 h 42 m

Language: english

Director: Michael Felker

HorrorSci-FiThriller

After a heist gone wrong, two estranged siblings flee and find themselves seeking shelter in a mysterious farmhouse. They soon realize the farmhouse exists outside of time, trapping them within its walls. A sinister presence then emerges, threatening to destroy the fragile connection they have left.

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1

The Last Meal

A brother and sister sit in a diner, both armed and anxious, preparing for an uncertain future. The brother insists on ordering the special, knowing this could very well be their last meal together for quite some time.

Diner
2

Robbery Backstory

As they dine, their troubled past unfolds. They hastily robbed several banks to settle her pressing debts, putting them on the run from the law.

3

Sirens Approaching

The atmosphere quickly shifts as police sirens blare nearby, instilling a sense of urgency. In a panic, they abandon their sandwiches and flee the diner.

Diner
4

Into the Woods

The siblings escape into the woods, feeling the weight of their predicament. A campsite catches her off guard, yet they press onward through the dense cornfield.

Woods
5

Seeking Refuge

Reaching a seemingly abandoned homestead, they seek temporary refuge, hoping to evade capture. However, their safe space quickly becomes precarious as local thugs gather outside.

Homestead
6

Warning Shots Fired

In a desperate bid to scare off the intruders, they fire warning shots from inside the house. The local hoodlums retreat momentarily, but the threat remains lurking outside.

Homestead
7

Bizarre Escape Plan

Amidst the chaos, Joseph reveals an extraordinary escape plan involving time travel. Utilizing an old grandfather clock, they prepare to hop into another dimension for safety.

Homestead
8

Time in Alternate Dimension

The siblings find themselves in an alternate dimension where they can enjoy unlimited food and alcohol for two weeks. However, as they settle into this strange reality, worries about returning weigh heavily on their minds.

Alternate Dimension
9

Ominous Warning

An ominous message reveals that they need to find an item in a church barn to secure their safety. Discovering a tape recorder there, they learn they are being held hostage and must eliminate an unknown intruder.

Church Barn
10

Chaos Unfolds

Frustration mounts as months pass without resolution. When the intruder finally confronts them, he is masked, leading to a chaotic shootout that leaves Joseph injured and captured.

Homestead
11

Masked Confrontation

In a frantic attempt to rescue her brother, Syd confronts the intruder. The true horror emerges as the identity of the masked assailant is revealed to her—a grown version of her own daughter, Steph.

12

Tragic Mistake

During the tense standoff, Joseph unknowingly shoots Syd, mistaking her cries for help in the chaos. This tragic incident leads to devastating consequences as their fates spiral further out of control.

13

Facing Erasure

Joseph finds himself in a shadowy office where he learns of his impending erasure from existence due to their failures. Given a second chance, he must now confront his past self to eliminate the threat.

Shadowy Office
14

Final Showdown

After returning to the campsite, Joseph encounters his younger self and engages in a frantic struggle. He must kill his younger version to rectify the timeline before rushing back to the diner.

Campsite
15

Last Ditch Effort

Confronting Syd in the diner, Joseph urges her to shoot him to allow her to run after Steph. Memories flood back when she sees their matching tattoo, empowering her to take the drastic step toward survival.

Diner

Last Updated: October 24, 2024 at 08:14

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