Broken Ghost (2017) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A family seeking a new life faces disturbing phenomena, escalating personal tensions, and evidence that human danger may be more immediate than the supernatural.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

A House With Two Futures

The Day family moves into a remote house filled with strange artwork. William discovers paintings that suggest peaceful and violent possible futures, while Samantha rejects supernatural explanations.

Key Events

• The Family Moves In — The Days move into a remote house to begin a new life. Characters: Samantha Day, William Day, Imogen Day Location: Remote house
• The Artist's Collection — The house is filled with strange artwork left by its former artist owner. Characters: Samantha Day, William Day, Imogen Day Location: Remote house
• Two Possible Futures — William discovers images of peaceful and violent possible futures connected by angel-like figures. Characters: William Day, Samantha Day Location: Remote house
• Samantha Rejects Ghosts — Samantha initially dismisses the possibility that ghosts are responsible. Characters: Samantha Day, William Day Location: Remote house

Signs Inside The House

The television behaves erratically, objects are moved, and a camera appears to capture a threatening presence. William interprets the entity as protective, but Samantha wants to leave.

Key Events

• The Television Acts Strangely — The television behaves erratically as the family's unease increases. Characters: Samantha Day, William Day, Imogen Day Location: Remote house
• The Camera Captures Something — A camera appears to record a threatening presence inside the house. Characters: Samantha Day, William Day Location: Remote house
• William Sees Protection — William believes the entity may be trying to protect Imogen. Characters: William Day, Samantha Day, Imogen Day Location: Remote house
• Samantha Wants To Leave — Samantha argues that the family should leave the increasingly disturbing house. Characters: Samantha Day, William Day, Imogen Day Location: Remote house

A Family Under Pressure

The couple's disagreement exposes existing emotional and financial tensions. Imogen's school isolation adds another layer of pressure to the family's unstable new life.

Key Events

• Samantha Wants To Leave — Samantha argues that the family should leave the increasingly disturbing house. Characters: Samantha Day, William Day, Imogen Day Location: Remote house
• Family Tensions Surface — William's confusion over Imogen's name exposes deeper difficulties accepting changed circumstances. Characters: Samantha Day, William Day, Imogen Day Location: Remote house
• Work And Financial Pressure — Samantha considers finding work while William remains absorbed in his artistic project. Characters: Samantha Day, William Day Location: Remote house
• Imogen Struggles At School — Imogen faces isolation and mistreatment related to her blindness and albinism. Characters: Imogen Day Location: School
• The Missing iPad — Imogen discovers that her iPad has disappeared and suspects someone took it. Characters: Imogen Day Location: School

The Threat At The Abandoned House

After her iPad disappears, Imogen learns that a local boy searched her private material and knows about a family-related video. He pressures her into a threatening meeting and demands information.

Key Events

• The Missing iPad — Imogen discovers that her iPad has disappeared and suspects someone took it. Characters: Imogen Day Location: School
• The Boy Admits Taking It — A local boy admits finding the iPad and searching through Imogen's private material. Characters: Imogen Day Location: School
• Private Information Exposed — The boy claims knowledge of Imogen's condition and a video connected to her family. Characters: Imogen Day Location: School
• The Abandoned House Meeting — The boy pressures Imogen to meet him at an abandoned house. Characters: Imogen Day Location: Abandoned house
• Imogen Resists Threats — The boy demands information and accuses Imogen of telling Eugene about him. Characters: Imogen Day Location: Abandoned house

Human Danger And Regret

A television report links Jason Adair to violent crimes and places him near Tony's bar, suggesting a human threat. Samantha then expresses regret to William, but the available story ends without revealing the consequences.

Key Events

• The Emergency Call — Imogen calls for Eugene, and an emergency call is placed after the confrontation. Characters: Imogen Day, Eugene Location: Abandoned house
• Jason Adair Reported Alive — A report identifies Jason as a violent fugitive reportedly seen near Tony's bar. Characters: Jason Adair, Tony Location: Television report
• Human Danger Emerges — Jason's reported presence suggests that the family's danger may be human rather than supernatural. Characters: Samantha Day, William Day, Jason Adair, Tony Location: Remote house and Tony's bar
• Samantha Confesses Regret — Samantha expresses deep regret for something done out of frustration and pain; the consequences remain unresolved. Characters: Samantha Day, William Day Location: Remote house

Story Breakdown

• Remote House Arrival — The Day family relocates to an isolated property hoping to begin again.
  • New Family Home — Samantha, William, and Imogen move into the remote house.
  • Strange Artwork — The house contains sculptures and paintings left by a former artist.
• Painted Possible Futures — William finds artwork depicting contrasting futures connected by angel-like figures.
  • Peaceful Future — One set of images depicts a peaceful possible outcome.
  • Carnage Future — Another set of images depicts madness and carnage.
• Supernatural House Signs — Unexplained incidents make the family question what is happening inside the house.
  • Erratic Television — The television behaves unpredictably during the family's growing unease.
  • Threatening Camera Image — A camera appears to capture a threatening presence.
• Marriage Under Strain — Samantha and William disagree about the entity, the house, and their changed circumstances.
  • Leave Or Stay — Samantha wants the family to leave, while William remains focused on his artistic project.
  • Financial Pressure — Samantha considers finding work while William remains absorbed in his project.
• Imogen Faces Exposure — Imogen experiences isolation and becomes vulnerable after her private material is accessed.
  • School Isolation — Strangers treat Imogen differently because of her blindness and albinism.
  • Missing Private Device — A local boy takes or finds her iPad and searches through its contents.
• Abandoned House Threat — The confrontation over Imogen's private information turns into a direct threat.
  • Demand For Information — The boy pressures Imogen and accuses her of telling Eugene about him.
  • Emergency Response — Imogen calls for Eugene and an emergency call is placed.
• Human Threat Revelation — A television report suggests that the danger may involve a violent criminal rather than a ghost.
  • Jason Adair Report — Jason is identified as wanted in connection with three killings.
  • Tony's Bar Sighting — Jason is reportedly seen near Tony's bar.
• Unresolved Emotional Fallout — Samantha expresses regret, but the available dialogue ends before the consequences become clear.
  • Samantha's Regret — Samantha tells William she deeply regrets something done from frustration and pain.
  • Uncertain Family Fate — The available plot ends without fully revealing what happens to the family.

Directed by

Richard Gray

Key Cast

• Scottie Thompson — Samantha Day
• Devon Bagby — Brandon
• Joy Brunson — Cath
• Nick Farnell — William Day
• Frank Lotito — Tony