Elevator Game (2023) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

Ryan's search for answers about his missing sister draws a paranormal streaming team into a lethal ritual linked to a vengeful spirit.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

A Sister's Disappearance

Ryan joins a group of paranormal streamers and proposes investigating the elevator game. He hides that Becki, the missing girl connected to the legend, is his sister.

Key Events

• Ryan Joins the Streamers — Ryan begins work as an intern with a team investigating paranormal legends. Characters: Ryan Keaton, Chloe Young, Kris Russo, Matty Davis, Kevin, Izzy Simpson Location: Streamer group's workplace
• Ryan Proposes the Elevator Case — Ryan suggests investigating a local building linked to the elevator game. Characters: Ryan Keaton, Chloe Young, Kris Russo, Matty Davis, Kevin, Izzy Simpson Location: Streamer group's workplace
• Ryan Hides His Motive — Ryan conceals that Becki is his missing sister and seeks answers about her disappearance. Characters: Ryan Keaton, Becki Keaton Location: Unspecified
• The Elevator Rules — The team learns the floor sequence and the instruction to keep their eyes shut on the fifth floor. Characters: Ryan Keaton, Chloe Young, Kris Russo, Matty Davis, Kevin, Izzy Simpson Location: Local building
• Becki's Disappearance — The account links Becki's disappearance to a failed attempt at the elevator game. Characters: Ryan Keaton, Becki Keaton, 5th Floor Woman / Allie McCormick Location: Elevator

A Broken Investigation

The team films its attempt at the elevator challenge, but an interruption and recording anomalies leave the investigation incomplete. Kris refuses to try again, and Ryan exposes his connection to Becki and his accusation against Kris.

Key Events

• The Team Begins Filming — The streamers film themselves attempting the elevator challenge. Characters: Ryan Keaton, Chloe Young, Kris Russo, Matty Davis, Kevin, Izzy Simpson Location: Local building
• The Ritual Is Interrupted — An interruption stops the team's filmed attempt before they complete the challenge. Characters: Ryan Keaton, Chloe Young, Kris Russo, Matty Davis, Kevin, Izzy Simpson Location: Local building
• Footage Is Lost — Recording anomalies caused by the ritual leave the team with only part of its footage. Characters: Ryan Keaton, Chloe Young, Kris Russo, Matty Davis, Kevin, Izzy Simpson Location: Local building
• Kris Refuses to Retry — Kris refuses to repeat the task and suggests abandoning the investigation. Characters: Ryan Keaton, Chloe Young, Kris Russo, Matty Davis, Kevin, Izzy Simpson Location: Local building
• Ryan Exposes Kris — Ryan reveals his identity and accuses Kris of an inappropriate relationship with underage Becki. Characters: Ryan Keaton, Kris Russo, Becki Keaton, Chloe Young, Matty Davis, Kevin, Izzy Simpson Location: Local building
• The Team Splits Apart — The accusation disgusts the group, which separates after the confrontation. Characters: Ryan Keaton, Chloe Young, Kris Russo, Matty Davis, Kevin, Izzy Simpson Location: Local building

The Spirit Takes the Team

The group separates, and the Fifth Floor Woman kills Kris, Kevin, and Izzy. Ryan performs the ritual and reaches the spirit world before being chased back.

Key Events

• Kris Is Killed — The Fifth Floor Woman kills Kris after the group breaks apart. Characters: Kris Russo, 5th Floor Woman / Allie McCormick Location: Unspecified
• Kevin and Izzy Retry — Kevin and Izzy repeat the elevator game and are killed by the spirit. Characters: Kevin, Izzy Simpson, 5th Floor Woman / Allie McCormick Location: Elevator
• Ryan Enters the Spirit World — Ryan performs the ritual, reaches the spirit world, and is chased back to the human world. Characters: Ryan Keaton, 5th Floor Woman / Allie McCormick Location: Elevator and spirit world

Allie's History and the Final Attempt

Chloe discovers that the spirit was Allie, a sorority pledge killed in a hazing prank involving an elevator shaft. After the spirit kills Matty, Chloe and Ryan repeat the ritual; Chloe dies and Ryan is trapped in the spirit world.

Key Events

• Matty Returns Terrified — Ryan and Chloe find Matty terrified after his encounter with the woman. Characters: Ryan Keaton, Chloe Young, Matty Davis, 5th Floor Woman / Allie McCormick Location: Office
• Chloe Identifies the Spirit — Chloe discovers the woman was Allie, a sorority pledge killed in a hazing prank. Characters: Chloe Young, Ryan Keaton, 5th Floor Woman / Allie McCormick Location: Office
• Allie's Death Is Explained — Allie was left in an elevator shaft and accidentally crushed during the hazing prank. Characters: Chloe Young, Ryan Keaton, 5th Floor Woman / Allie McCormick Location: Elevator shaft
• Matty Is Killed — The spirit kills Matty before he can escape. Characters: Matty Davis, 5th Floor Woman / Allie McCormick, Ryan Keaton, Chloe Young Location: Office
• Chloe and Ryan Retry — Chloe and Ryan repeat the ritual, the stated way to stop the spirit. Characters: Chloe Young, Ryan Keaton, 5th Floor Woman / Allie McCormick Location: Elevator
• Chloe Dies and Ryan Is Trapped — Their attempt fails; Chloe is killed and Ryan becomes permanently trapped in the spirit world. Characters: Chloe Young, Ryan Keaton, 5th Floor Woman / Allie McCormick Location: Elevator and spirit world

Story Breakdown

• Ryan's Hidden Motive — Ryan joins the streamers to investigate Becki's disappearance while concealing their family connection.
  • Joining the Team — Ryan begins as an intern with the paranormal streamers.
  • Becki's Disappearance — Ryan proposes investigating the elevator game connected to his missing sister.
• The Elevator Challenge — The team learns the ritual's rules and films an attempt that does not go as planned.
  • Ritual Instructions — Participants must visit specific floors in order and keep their eyes shut on the fifth floor.
  • Interrupted Recording — The attempt is interrupted, and ritual-related recording anomalies destroy part of the footage.
• Ryan Confronts Kris — Kris's refusal to repeat the task leads Ryan to reveal his identity and accuse Kris over Becki.
  • Kris Refuses — Kris suggests abandoning the investigation instead of repeating the challenge.
  • The Accusation — Ryan says Kris had an inappropriate relationship with underage Becki.
• The Group Falls Apart — The confrontation divides the team, while the spirit begins killing its members.
  • Kris Is Killed — The Fifth Floor Woman kills Kris after the group separates.
  • Kevin and Izzy Die — Kevin and Izzy repeat the ritual and are killed by the spirit.
• The Spirit's Origin — Chloe discovers the history behind the Fifth Floor Woman and the elevator ritual.
  • Ryan Enters the Realm — Ryan performs the ritual, reaches the spirit world, and is chased back.
  • Allie's Fatal Hazing — Chloe identifies the spirit as Allie, a pledge accidentally crushed after being left in an elevator shaft.
• The Failed Final Ritual — After Matty is killed, Chloe and Ryan repeat the ritual, but their attempt does not stop the spirit.
  • Matty Is Killed — The spirit kills Matty in the office after his encounter with her.
  • Trapped in the Spirit World — Chloe is killed, while Ryan becomes permanently trapped in the spirit world.

Directed by

Rebekah McKendry

Key Cast

• Gino Anania — Ryan Keaton
• Verity Marks — Chloe Young
• Alec Carlos — Kris Russo
• Nazariy Demkowicz — Matty Davis
• Liam Stewart-Kanigan — Kevin