Dagr (2024) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A found-footage horror where YouTubers crash a film set and uncover a druid sacrifice ritual that claims the entire crew.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The Heist Setup

Thea and Louise drive to a countryside manor to crash a commercial film set. They install surveillance cameras and learn about the village occult history before the crew begins shooting.

Key Events

• YouTubers Drive to Manor — The duo drives to the countryside manor for their latest heist. Characters: Louise, Thea Location: Car and Highway
• Village Occult History Revealed — They learn the village has a dark history of occult activity. Characters: Louise, Thea Location: Local Store
• Surveillance Cameras Installed — The pair sets up hidden cameras throughout the old building. Characters: Louise, Thea Location: Manor House
• Film Crew Shoots Commercial — The production team films scenes before sending Hattie away. Characters: Emma, Matt, Tori, Hattie Location: Manor Grounds
• Hattie Fetches Supplies — Hattie leaves the set to get food and drinks for the crew. Characters: Hattie Location: Village Road
• iPad Journal Discovered — The YouTubers find a video journal left by the film crew. Characters: Louise, Thea Location: Manor Interior

The Haunting Footage

The YouTubers discover an iPad containing disturbing video journal entries. The footage reveals Grey's accidental death and Matt's possession, escalating the paranormal threat.

Key Events

• iPad Journal Discovered — The YouTubers find a video journal left by the film crew. Characters: Louise, Thea Location: Manor Interior
• Emma Accidentally Stabs Grey — Emma fatally stabs Grey with a discovered dagger during filming. Characters: Emma Location: Manor Interior
• Matt Possessed and Killed — Footage shows Matt becoming possessed before he dies. Characters: Louise Location: Manor Interior
• Emma and Tori Flee Upstairs — The women run to an upstairs bedroom to escape the threat. Characters: Emma, Tori Location: Manor Stairs
• Robed Figure Chases Victims — A chanting robed figure pursues them through the corridors. Characters: Emma, Tori Location: Manor Hallway

The Paranormal Siege

Emma and Tori flee upstairs as a robed figure chases them. A television reveals the druid sacrifice history, leading to Emma's fatal jump and the disappearance of the bodies.

Key Events

• Robed Figure Chases Victims — A chanting robed figure pursues them through the corridors. Characters: Emma, Tori Location: Manor Hallway
• TV Broadcasts Druid History — A TV shows an anthropology student studying the druid sacrifices. Characters: Emma, Tori Location: Upstairs Bedroom
• Emma Jumps from Window — Terrified by the footage, Emma leaps to her death. Characters: Emma Location: Upstairs Bedroom
• Bodies Disappear on Camera — Louise watches footage showing Grey and Matt bodies vanish. Characters: Louise Location: Manor Interior
• Louise and Tori Plan Escape — The survivors realize they must flee the house immediately. Characters: Louise, Tori Location: Manor Interior
• Women Separate in Woods — They attempt to escape but get lost and separated in the forest. Characters: Louise, Tori Location: Surrounding Woods

The Ritual Sacrifice

Louise and Tori attempt to escape but are separated in the woods. Tori is captured and killed, and Louise finds Thea awaiting sacrifice. Both women are ultimately slaughtered, followed by Hattie's death.

Key Events

• Women Separate in Woods — They attempt to escape but get lost and separated in the forest. Characters: Louise, Tori Location: Surrounding Woods
• Tori Captured and Slaughtered — Tori is caught by the figure and killed. Characters: Tori Location: Woods
• Louise Finds Thea Alive — Louise locates Thea, who is trapped and awaiting ritual sacrifice. Characters: Louise, Thea Location: Woods
• Thea Begs for Freedom — Thea pleads with Louise to abandon her and run. Characters: Thea, Louise Location: Woods
• Robed Figure Kills Both — The figure slaughters both women despite Louise attempts to save her. Characters: Thea, Louise Location: Woods
• Hattie Returns and Dies — Hattie returns with supplies and is immediately killed by the figure. Characters: Hattie Location: Manor House

Story Breakdown

• YouTuber Heist Arc — Establishes the protagonists and their anti-consumerist motivation for infiltrating the manor.
  • Anti Consumerist Motive — Thea and Louise justify thefts as charity acts while filming for YouTube.
  • Manor Infiltration Strategy — The duo plans to pose as caterers and install hidden cameras throughout the house.
• Film Crew Production — Introduces the commercial shooting team and their routine before the supernatural events begin.
  • Commercial Shooting Process — Emma, Matt, Grey, and Tori film scenes on the manor grounds.
  • Hattie Supply Run — Hattie is sent away to fetch food, temporarily leaving the set vulnerable.
• Paranormal iPad Footage — The discovered video journal serves as the primary vehicle for revealing the haunting.
  • Accidental Dagger Death — Emma fatally stabs Grey with a discovered dagger during filming.
  • Matt Possession Sequence — Footage shows Matt becoming seemingly possessed before he dies.
• Druid History Revelation — The television broadcast explains the manor's dark past and the druid's sacrifices.
  • Anthropology Student Study — Old footage shows a student researching the druid who sacrificed women for power.
  • Window Jump Escape — Terrified by the historical footage, Emma leaps from the bedroom window.
• Survivors Flight Attempt — The remaining characters try to escape the manor but face increasing paranormal obstacles.
  • Woods Separation Event — Louise and Tori attempt to flee but become lost and separated in the forest.
  • Tori Capture Outcome — Tori is eventually caught by the robed figure and slaughtered in the woods.
• Final Ritual Sacrifice — The climax resolves the haunting with the death of the protagonists and the crew member.
  • Thea Begging Scene — Thea pleads with Louise to abandon her and run before the ritual begins.
  • Hattie Return Death — Hattie returns with supplies and is immediately killed by the robed figure.

Directed by

Matthew Butler-Hart

Key Cast

• Riz Moritz — Louise
• Ellie Duckles — Thea
• Emma King — Emma
• Graham Butler — Gray
• Hattie Chapman — Hattie