You Should Have Left

Theo Conroy, a former banker, struggles to adjust to his retirement. This change introduces a sense of uncertainty and disrupts the dynamic of his family life.

When Theo attempts to visit his wife, Susanna, on her film set, he is unexpectedly denied entry. This incident marks the beginning of his growing discomfort with her career and the public perception of their relationship.

To escape the escalating tension, the Conroy family decides to spend some time at their vacation home in Wales. This decision offers a temporary reprieve but hints at darker undertones within the house.

Upon settling into the vacation home, the family begins to experience unsettling dreams and peculiar events. Theo and Susanna both struggle with strange feelings, while their daughter Ella's innocent play takes a sinister turn.

The next morning, Ella brings up concerning thoughts about her father's reputation, prompting Susanna to reluctantly discuss Theo’s haunting past. This revelation creates a rift in their family dynamic as secrets resurface.

While Theo shops for groceries, a local shopkeeper asks probing questions about the house's previous owner, Stetler. The shopkeeper’s unsettling comment about measuring the home's angles only adds to Theo's confusion and dread.

While exploring the house, Theo discovers a secret staircase hidden behind a bookshelf. This eerie revelation leads him to a horrifying vision of his daughter, pushing him deeper into paranoia and fear.

Theo realizes that there is a duplicate phone displaying his texts, amplifying his terror. Faced with the realization of parallel realities, he confronts Susanna about her affair, which escalates their conflict.

As Theo sinks deeper into chaos, Ella vanishes while fetching her coat. This disappearance drives Theo into a panic, as he grapples with the distortion of reality surrounding them.

Theo learns from the shopkeeper about the house’s grim nature, which reportedly claims souls. This revelation amplifies the urgency of their dire situation as they prepare to leave.

As they prepare to depart, Theo and Ella find themselves drawn to a mysterious figure observing them from the window. With no transportation available, they reluctantly decide to stay one more night, deepening the suspense.

During their final night, Theo falls back into a dream state and encounters a prior version of himself. This surreal journey forces him to confront the traumas of their first visit to the house and the danger it harbors.

Theo meets the enigmatic figure, Stetler, who eerily resembles him. This encounter challenges Theo to confront his dark obligation, as he becomes entangled in the house's tragic legacy.

As Ella returns safely, Theo confesses his past regarding his first wife's death, revealing the emotional toll it has taken on him. This honesty, however, is met with horror from Susanna as reality crumbles around them.

In a haunting twist, Theo's soul becomes ensnared in the very home he sought refuge in. The film concludes with the house listed for bookings, leaving the legacy of doom set for the next unsuspecting souls.