YellowBrickRoad

YellowBrickRoad

Year: 2011

Runtime: 90 min

Language: English

Directors: Andy Mitton, Jesse Holland

ThrillerHorror

In 1940, the entire population of Friar, New Hampshire, mysteriously disappeared. When the U.S. Army investigated, they found frozen remains and hundreds of people still missing. The incident was shrouded in secrecy and became a local legend. Decades later, in 2008, the coordinates of the trailhead were released, prompting a team to venture into the wilderness to uncover the truth behind the vanishing. They face the dangers of the environment while confronting the dark secrets of Friar’s tragic past.

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1

The Vanishing of Friar

In 1940, the sleepy town of Friar is suddenly stirred from its slumber after the release of *The Wizard of Oz*. The entire population of 572 mysteriously disappears, leaving only their abandoned clothing strewn about.

1940 Friar
2

The Grim Discovery

After the mass disappearance, a chilling discovery is made when 300 bodies are recovered. The remains vary between those preserved in time and others that are shockingly slain, hinting at the town's mysterious and violent downfall.

Friar
3

A Film Crew Arrives

Years later, a film crew led by Teddy arrives at the abandoned movie theatre in Friar. Their mission is to unravel the enigma surrounding the missing townspeople as they explore the eerie remnants of the haunted town.

Friar's movie theatre
4

Journey into Darkness Begins

As the crew begins their exploration, a string of unsettling music interrupts their tranquility. This leads to rising tensions among them, culminating in Daryl's violent outburst towards his sister Erin, resulting in her tragic demise.

Friar wilderness
5

The Seductive Music

The group struggles with the psychological effects of the haunting music, leading to an unsettling series of events. Daryl reveals that he and Erin had figured out the coordinates of the trail's ominous endpoint, linking it to the dreadful melody.

6

Tragic Discovery

The crew discovers Erin's body grotesquely posed as a scarecrow beneath a massive deadfall. This revelation heightens the group's fear and despair, as they grapple with the horrifying reality of their undertaking.

Friar wilderness
7

Internal Betrayal

Amidst growing paranoia, Daryl steals Cy's machete and escapes with their supplies and vehicle, leaving the crew vulnerable. They realize their dire situation is worsened by their misguided attempts to navigate the treacherous landscape.

8

Hostage Situation

In a desperate act, Cy takes Liv hostage to ensure she accompanies him south. Tensions escalate as the remaining crew members struggle with their inner demons, resulting in a frayed atmosphere of distrust.

9

A Fractured Relationship

Teddy abandons Melissa during a night of turmoil, timing his leave as dawn breaks. Their strained relationship comes to the fore as the haunting allure of Friar becomes impossible for him to resist.

10

Descent into Madness

Liv and Cy's westward journey leads them to encounter hallucinogenic berries that alter their perception of reality. Cy confesses his dark urges to Liv, requesting that she end his life, yet she refuses.

Friar wilderness
11

Tragic Choices

Jill, driven by hunger, consumes the last of the crew's food, leading to her fatal fall down a cliff. Walter documents his breaking point on camera, seeking control over his own demise amidst the chaos.

Friar wilderness
12

Daryl's Final Slaughter

Daryl, now crazed, murders Melissa with Cy's machete in a frenzied chase. This marks the height of sorrow as the crew's relationships disintegrate and personal struggles culminate in violence.

13

The Dark Conclusion

As Liv falls into addiction from the toxic berries, she discovers Daryl's dismembered body. In a twisted culmination, she fatally stabs him with her pocketknife, succumbing to madness alongside the ruin of their mission.

14

Teddy's Revelation

In a moment of despair, Teddy crawls toward the trail's end and encounters a haunting Usher. Struck by horror, he watches as footage plays of Melissa being dragged into a grotesque nightmare, leaving him anguished.

Friar
15

Eternal Nightmare

Teddy's screams reverberate through the vacant theatre as he is left to face the echoes of the past alone. The haunting silence and distant applause serve as a grim reminder of the town's dark legacy that ensnares him forever.

Friar's movie theatre

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