Under the Silver Lake

Sam is a 33-year-old man residing in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, who struggles with the monotony of his life. He is particularly intrigued by conspiracy theories and hidden meanings in popular culture, which provides him with some semblance of excitement amidst his mounting rent issues.

Sam receives a chilling warning about a masked figure known as the 'Dog Killer' who has been murdering pets in the neighborhood. This warning heightens his paranoia but does little to motivate him to confront his own life struggles.

Sam meets his new neighbor Sarah in an awkward initial encounter. Their relationship takes a turn when she invites him over, leading to a night of cannabis and watching 'How to Marry a Millionaire', igniting a sudden spark between them.

Sam wakes up the next morning to discover that Sarah and her roommates have vanished without any explanation. This sudden disappearance triggers Sam's determination to solve the mystery, leading him on an assortment of bizarre and dark encounters.

While investigating Sarah's apartment, Sam finds a peculiar symbol painted on the wall, which becomes a clue in his search for her. This symbol sends him on a chaotic journey through high-profile Hollywood parties and strange encounters with various characters.

Sam watches a news report about the shocking discovery of billionaire Jefferson Sevence's corpse along with three women. Notably, Sam identifies a hat belonging to Sarah among the evidence, connecting her fate to the macabre scene.

Sam seeks answers from the author of 'Under the Silver Lake', who cryptically suggests that Sarah's disappearance and the Dog Killer are part of a larger conspiracy. The author also mentions the mysterious figure known as the 'Owl's Kiss', further entwining Sam in the bizarre narrative.

Tragedy strikes when authorities find the author dead, deemed a suicide. Sam, curious about the circumstances, breaks into the home to watch security tapes, discovering the horrifying truth: the author was murdered by the 'Owl's Kiss'.

Following enigmatic instructions from the 'Homeless King', Sam discovers a hidden bunker beneath Griffith Park. This leads him to an unsettling confrontation with an elderly songwriter, revealing deeper layers of deception and sin in the music industry.

At a lavish Hollywood party, Sam meets Millicent, Jefferson Sevence's daughter, and his ex-girlfriend. The light-hearted moment quickly devolves into horror as Millicent is struck down by assailants while swimming in the Silver Lake Reservoir.

Sam pieces together crucial items—a bracelet, a cereal box prize, and a game map—to uncover a hidden location. Here, he confronts a man and three women and learns the grim truth about Sarah and her roommates' staged disappearance.

In a poignant moment, Sam connects with Sarah through a video call, where she reveals her choice to enter the bunker voluntarily. This heartfelt exchange raises questions about Sam's own life choices and sense of purpose.

As Sam reflects on his past, the Homeless King confronts him about having dog treats, infuriated by their presence. After a heartfelt confession, the Homeless King chooses to let Sam go, underscoring the weight of his emotional trauma.

Returning to his apartment, Sam finds himself grappling with the surreal aspects of his life. His eviction is abruptly interrupted by the discovery of the same strange symbol painted on his wall, compelling him deeper into the mystery that has unfolded around him.