Under ConTroll (2019) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

An ancient Troll's plan to reopen a magical realm destabilizes a modern city through ritual ingredients, supernatural bargains, and the awakening of old curses.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

The Troll Behind the Legend

An ancient shape-changing Troll awakens, escapes persecution, and carries the Great Book of Magic. The book establishes the conditions for opening a gate between worlds and recovering imprisoned brothers.

Key Events

• Nymph Awakens in Forest — A hidden nymph awakens after centuries and embraces a knight before revealing her Troll nature. Characters: Nymph, Vanessa Majer Location: Ancient forest
• The Troll Escapes Pursuers — The shape-changing Troll flees armed pursuers who call her a witch. Characters: Vanessa Majer Location: Forest
• The Great Book Revealed — The Troll carries the book containing spells for opening a gate between worlds. Characters: Vanessa Majer Location: Ancient forest
• Portal شروط Discovered — The book requires the solstice, a pure virgin's blood, and a fool. Characters: Vanessa Majer Location: Ancient forest
• The Imprisoned Brothers — The Troll and an accomplice plan to reclaim the creature's imprisoned brothers. Characters: Vanessa Majer Location: Ancient magical realm

Mysteries In The Modern City

Michael Waits is introduced through public mockery and meets Charlie, Vanessa's boyfriend. At the same time, an investigation into an ancient depiction draws attention toward the area's supernatural history.

Key Events

• Michael Receives Mockery — Michael Waits is mocked after receiving the Cuckoo of the Week award. Characters: Michael Waits Location: Present-day city
• Michael Meets Charlie — Michael meets Charlie, who is dating Vanessa. Characters: Michael Waits, Charlie, Vanessa Majer Location: Present-day city
• Ancient Depiction Found — An ancient depiction is believed to represent the legendary Marchioness of Baden. Characters: Marchioness of Baden, Michael Waits Location: Historical site
• Investigation Nears Magic — The investigation moves closer to the supernatural activity around the area. Characters: Marchioness of Baden, Michael Waits Location: Area surrounding Baden-Baden

The Potion And The Infant

Vanessa and Helga follow a magical formula using a flower and precisely measured lake water. When the formula requires a newborn, they search announcements and arrange a sinister exchange.

Key Events

• Potion Formula Followed — Vanessa and Helga follow instructions from a magical formula. Characters: Vanessa Majer, Helga Wolf Location: Local residence
• Mummel Lake Water Measured — They brew a potion with a special flower and exactly 222 drops from Mummel Lake. Characters: Vanessa Majer, Helga Wolf Location: Mummel Lake
• The Newborn Requirement — The potion ritual reveals that a newborn child is also required. Characters: Vanessa Majer, Helga Wolf Location: Local residence
• A Baby Is Selected — Vanessa and Helga search newspaper announcements for a suitable baby. Characters: Vanessa Majer, Helga Wolf Location: Present-day city
• Sinister Exchange Arranged — They arrange a sinister exchange to obtain the newborn child. Characters: Vanessa Majer, Helga Wolf Location: Present-day city

The Lake King's Refusal

Vanessa presents the infant to the King of the Lake expecting a reward. Instead, the King redirects her toward the human city and the mystery of the Great Book.

Key Events

• Infant Presented To King — Vanessa presents the infant to the King of the Lake expecting a reward. Characters: Vanessa Majer, King of the Lake Location: Mummel Lake
• The King Redirects Her — The King refuses the expected reward and directs Vanessa toward the city of humans. Characters: Vanessa Majer, King of the Lake Location: Mummel Lake

Curses At The Threshold

A witness is attacked after seeing the lake-related horror, while Vanessa's control spell fails. The Great Book is found and announces the end of six centuries of confinement and the beginning of its curses.

Key Events

• Witness Calls For Help — A witness sees Vanessa and the lake creature feeding on the baby and calls for help. Characters: Vanessa Majer Location: Near Mummel Lake
• Witness Is Attacked — The witness is attacked before authorities can intervene. Characters: Vanessa Majer, King of the Lake Location: Near Mummel Lake
• Control Spell Fails — Vanessa's attempt to control another woman fails, apparently because alcohol weakened the magic. Characters: Vanessa Majer Location: Present-day city
• Magical Confusion Spreads — Further confusion connects Michael, Helga, Charlie, and Vanessa's supernatural activities. Characters: Vanessa Majer, Michael Waits, Helga Wolf, Charlie Location: Present-day city
• The Book Is Found — The Great Book of Magic is finally found amid the continuing confusion. Characters: Vanessa Majer, Helga Wolf, Michael Waits, Charlie Location: Present-day city
• Six Centuries End — The book announces that six centuries of confinement are over. Characters: Vanessa Majer, Helga Wolf, Michael Waits, Charlie Location: Present-day city
• Curses Prepare To Begin — The book declares that its curses are ready to begin, leaving the conflict at a dangerous turning point. Characters: Vanessa Majer, Helga Wolf, Michael Waits, Charlie Location: Present-day city

Story Breakdown

• Ancient Troll Awakening — The hidden creature reveals its Troll identity and escapes persecution in the ancient forest.
  • Nymph Reveals Troll — The awakening nymph embraces a knight before revealing her monstrous nature.
  • Armed Pursuit — The shape-changing creature flees pursuers who call her a witch.
• Portal Ritual Rules — The Great Book defines the supernatural requirements for opening a gate between worlds.
  • Great Book Spells — The book contains spells explaining how the interworld gate can be opened.
  • Blood And Solstice — The ritual requires the solstice, a pure virgin's blood, and a fool.
• Modern City Entrants — Michael, Charlie, and the historical investigation introduce the present-day setting.
  • Michael's Humiliation — Michael is mocked after receiving the Cuckoo of the Week award.
  • Ancient Depiction — An image believed to show the Marchioness of Baden draws attention to the area's history.
• Potion Ingredient Hunt — Vanessa and Helga follow the formula and discover that the ritual demands increasingly disturbing ingredients.
  • Measured Lake Water — The potion uses a special flower and exactly 222 drops from Mummel Lake.
  • Newborn Requirement — The formula requires Vanessa and Helga to search newspaper announcements for a baby.
• Bargain With The Lake — Vanessa attempts to exchange the infant for a reward but receives a redirection instead.
  • Infant Exchange — Vanessa presents the newborn to the King of the Lake.
  • Human City Direction — The King connects the book to the area's story and sends Vanessa toward the humans.
• Witness And Spell Failure — Violence and failed magic expose the instability of the Troll's plan.
  • Witness Attacked — A witness calls for help after seeing the lake-related horror and is attacked.
  • Control Magic Fails — Vanessa cannot control another woman, apparently because alcohol weakens the spell.
• Book Of Curses — The Great Book returns at the end and announces that ancient confinement has ended.
  • Book Finally Found — The book is discovered amid confusion involving Vanessa, Helga, Michael, and Charlie.
  • Curses Begin — The book declares that six centuries are over and its curses are ready.

Directed by

Eric Dean Hordes

Key Cast

• Eva Habermann — Vanessa Majer
• Helmut Krauss — Dr. Fischer
• Katy Karrenbauer — Helga Wolf
• Jiří Lábus — Vladimir Kaiser
• George Hardy — Michael Waits