The Hatred (2017) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A group investigating a rural house uncovers wartime traces and an unresolved disappearance while unexplained events suggest that the past remains present.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

War Echoes On The Farm

The opening establishes the collapse of Nazi forces, rumors of former soldiers, and Alice's isolated life on a farm. A wartime artifact suggests that the past still controls the household.

Key Events

• Nazi Collapse Report — A news report describes the collapse of Nazi forces and rumors of former soldiers settling in America. Location: News broadcast
• Alice Rebuked — Alice is reprimanded for wanting to visit town and is told to remain protected with her family. Characters: Alice Location: Isolated farm
• Alice's Secret Place — Alice's restricted life is contrasted with a secret place where she meets a young man. Characters: Alice Location: Secret place near the farm
• Wartime Artifact — A wartime artifact is treated as a precious possession linked to the defeated regime. Characters: Alice Location: Isolated farm

Visitors Enter The House

Years later, Regan and the girls arrive at a rural house prepared for their stay. The approaching storm introduces unease beneath the group's initial excitement.

Key Events

• City Group Arrives — Regan and several girls travel from the city to the rural house. Characters: Regan, Layan, Irene, Samantha Location: Rural house
• House Arrangements — Food, rooms, and household assistance have been arranged for the visitors. Characters: Regan, Layan, Irene, Samantha, Edna Location: Rural house
• Property Preparation — Virgil helps prepare the property, while Edna is expected to assist with the children. Characters: Virgil, Edna Location: Rural property
• Storm Approaches — Irene is excited about the gathering as approaching thunderstorms create an uneasy atmosphere. Characters: Irene, Regan, Layan, Samantha Location: Rural house

Alice's Room Reveals History

The visitors identify Alice's room and uncover a German-inscribed crate, wartime documents, books, and student tests. A sealed area, foul smell, leaking water, and a dead bird intensify the mystery.

Key Events

• Alice's Room Found — The group identifies one room as Alice's, making the house's history personally unsettling. Characters: Regan, Irene, Layan, Samantha Location: Alice's room
• German Inscribed Crate — The visitors discover an old crate bearing German writing. Characters: Regan, Layan, Irene, Samantha Location: Rural house
• War Documents Found — Documents, books, and student tests suggest a former teacher or wartime connection. Characters: Regan, Layan, Irene, Samantha Location: Rural house
• Sealed Area Smells — A foul smell comes from a sealed area, increasing suspicion about the property. Characters: Regan, Layan, Irene, Samantha Location: Sealed area of the house
• Leak And Dead Bird — Water leaks inside during the storm, and the visitors find a dead bird. Characters: Regan, Layan, Irene, Samantha Location: Rural house
• Samantha's Fright — Samantha is frightened by an unexplained incident, though the others question parts of her account. Characters: Samantha, Regan, Irene, Layan Location: Rural house

The Missing Girl Question

Samantha reports an unexplained incident, but the group questions parts of her account. Their investigation of records reveals Miriam Sears and Samuel Sears while leaving Alice absent from the documents.

Key Events

• Samantha's Fright — Samantha is frightened by an unexplained incident, though the others question parts of her account. Characters: Samantha, Regan, Irene, Layan Location: Rural house
• Records Search Begins — The girls search records for information about Alice and the house's earlier occupants. Characters: Regan, Layan, Irene, Samantha Location: Rural house
• Sears Records Found — The records mention Miriam Sears and her husband Samuel Sears but contain nothing about Alice. Characters: Regan, Miriam, Samuel Sears Location: Rural house
• Alice's Disappearance Theory — The group suspects Samuel may have sent Alice away, possibly to an institution. Characters: Regan, Layan, Irene, Samantha, Alice, Samuel Sears Location: Rural house

Message In The Darkness

The group theorizes that Samuel may have sent Alice away, possibly to an institution. A camera activates and displays an unknown message before the visitors retreat to bed with the central mystery unresolved.

Key Events

• Camera Activates — A camera suddenly activates without an explained cause. Characters: Regan, Layan, Irene, Samantha Location: Rural house
• Unknown Message Appears — An unexplained message appears, suggesting that someone or something may remain present. Characters: Regan, Layan, Irene, Samantha Location: Rural house
• Uneasy Night — The group tries to dismiss the strange events and goes to bed, leaving Alice's fate unresolved. Characters: Regan, Layan, Irene, Samantha, Alice, Samuel Sears Location: Rural house

Story Breakdown

• Wartime Shadows — The opening connects the household's history to the collapse of Nazi forces and the persistence of wartime objects.
  • Nazi Collapse Report — A news report introduces the defeat of Nazi forces and rumors of former soldiers in American communities.
  • Precious War Artifact — A wartime artifact is presented as a valued possession connected to the defeated regime.
• Alice's Confinement — Alice is shown living under family restrictions while maintaining a hidden connection outside the farm.
  • Farm Reprimand — Alice is reprimanded for wanting to visit town and is told to remain protected with her family.
  • Secret Meeting Place — Alice's isolated life is contrasted with a secret place where she meets a young man.
• Rural Gathering — Regan and the girls arrive at a prepared rural house as a storm begins to threaten the gathering.
  • City Girls Arrive — Regan, Layan, Irene, and Samantha travel from the city to the rural house.
  • Storm Approaches — Irene's excitement is tempered by the uneasy atmosphere created by approaching thunderstorms.
• House Secrets Surface — The visitors find physical evidence suggesting that the house has a disturbing wartime and educational history.
  • Alice's Room — One room is identified as Alice's, making her absence a direct concern for the visitors.
  • German Crate — A German-inscribed crate, wartime documents, books, and student tests are discovered.
• Signs Of Disturbance — Environmental abnormalities and Samantha's frightened account make the house increasingly difficult to explain.
  • Sealed Area Smell — A foul smell comes from a sealed part of the house.
  • Leak And Dead Bird — Storm water leaks inside, and the visitors find a dead bird.
• Alice Investigation — The group searches records and develops a theory about Alice's disappearance and Samuel's possible involvement.
  • Sears Records — Records mention Miriam Sears and her husband Samuel Sears but contain no entry for Alice.
  • Disappearance Theory — The group suspects that Samuel may have sent Alice away, possibly to an institution.
• Unexplained Final Signal — A camera activates and displays an unknown message before the group attempts to dismiss the events and sleep.
  • Camera Activates — A camera suddenly turns on without an explained cause.
  • Mystery Remains — The visitors go to bed while Alice's fate and the deeper secret of the house remain unresolved.

Directed by

Michael G. Kehoe

Key Cast

• Sarah Davenport — Regan
• Andrew Divoff — Samuel Sears
• Darby Walker — Alice
• Nina Siemaszko — Miriam
• Shae Smolik — Irene