Woe (2020) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A grieving family faces unsettling warnings tied to its past, while Charlie's distress draws Benjamin toward an unresolved journey to Hockomock.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Grief and Family Distance

After the funeral, Betty tries to support Charlie as he withdraws and the family deals with practical matters. Benjamin encourages Charlie to attend his sister's wedding, but Charlie remains hard to reach.

Key Events

• Family Funeral — After a family funeral, the siblings struggle with grief and lingering tensions. Characters: Betty Dennistoun, Charlie Dennistoun Location: Unspecified
• Charlie Withdraws — Charlie withdraws into his house while Betty tries to support him. Characters: Charlie Dennistoun, Betty Dennistoun Location: Charlie's house
• Family Matters — Betty handles practical decisions concerning their late father's belongings. Characters: Betty Dennistoun Location: Unspecified
• Wedding Invitation — Benjamin encourages Charlie to join the family for his sister's wedding, but Charlie remains difficult to reach. Characters: Benjamin Hennessey, Charlie Dennistoun Location: Unspecified

Warnings from the Past

Messages and Charlie's own warnings connect the family's unsettling circumstances to their history. Hockomock becomes a place Charlie urges others to avoid.

Key Events

• Warnings in Messages — Messages suggest someone has long tried to reach Charlie and warn him against repeating his father's mistakes. Characters: Charlie Dennistoun Location: Charlie's house
• Family-Linked Threat — Charlie insists the unsettling events are tied to his family. Characters: Charlie Dennistoun Location: Unspecified
• Warning About Hockomock — Charlie connects his father's suicide to the danger and urges someone to stay away from Hockomock. Characters: Charlie Dennistoun Location: Unspecified
• Car Sale Considered — Betty decides to sell their father's car, and Charlie initially appears to accept the plan. Characters: Betty Dennistoun, Charlie Dennistoun Location: Unspecified

The Car and the Threat

Betty refuses to sell their father's car after a buyer arrives. During a drive in it, Charlie becomes distressed as a threatening voice warns that the danger will reach those they love.

Key Events

• Betty Refuses the Sale — When a buyer arrives, Betty changes her mind and refuses to let the car go. Characters: Betty Dennistoun Location: Unspecified
• Uneasy Drive — Benjamin drives with Charlie, who becomes increasingly distressed. Characters: Benjamin Hennessey, Charlie Dennistoun Location: Road
• Threatening Voice — A threatening voice warns that Hockomock cannot help them and their loved ones may be hurt. Characters: Benjamin Hennessey, Charlie Dennistoun Location: Road

An Unresolved Journey

At a diner, Benjamin tries to contact Betty and seeks directions to Hockomock Lane. He accepts a ride, but the tense journey is cut off before its destination or the brothers' fate is revealed.

Key Events

• Charlie Orders a Stop — Charlie demands that Benjamin stop and get out. Characters: Benjamin Hennessey, Charlie Dennistoun Location: Road
• Diner Phone Call — Benjamin tries to contact Betty and tells her he is worried about Charlie. Characters: Benjamin Hennessey Location: Diner
• Seeking Hockomock Lane — After Charlie's warnings continue, Benjamin asks a worker for directions to Hockomock Lane. Characters: Benjamin Hennessey Location: Diner
• Uneasy Ride Begins — Benjamin accepts a ride from a park ranger and companions; tense conversation continues as the dialogue cuts off before their arrival. Characters: Benjamin Hennessey Location: Road toward Hockomock Lane

Story Breakdown

• After the Funeral — The siblings try to continue after a family death while grief and old tensions remain.
  • Lingering Grief — The funeral leaves the family struggling to carry on.
  • Charlie's Withdrawal — Charlie retreats into his house as Betty tries to support him.
• Family Responsibilities — Betty handles practical matters as the family remains unsettled.
  • Father's Belongings — Betty manages decisions about her late father's belongings.
  • The Car Decision — Betty considers selling the car, then refuses when a buyer arrives.
• A Difficult Invitation — Benjamin tries to draw Charlie back into family life.
  • Wedding Encouragement — Benjamin encourages Charlie to attend his sister's wedding.
  • Hard to Reach — Charlie remains withdrawn and difficult to contact.
• Warnings and Hockomock — Messages and Charlie's statements link the danger to the family's past.
  • Old Mistakes — Messages warn Charlie not to repeat his father's mistakes.
  • Stay Away — Charlie urges someone to avoid Hockomock.
• The Distressing Drive — A drive in the late father's car brings Charlie's fear into the open.
  • Rising Distress — Charlie becomes increasingly distressed while Benjamin drives.
  • Threatening Voice — A voice warns that Hockomock is no solution and loved ones may be hurt.
• The Diner Stop — Benjamin seeks help and tries to reach Betty after the drive is interrupted.
  • Worried Phone Call — Benjamin contacts Betty and explains his concern about Charlie.
  • Directions Requested — Benjamin asks a diner worker for directions to Hockomock Lane.
• Unresolved Journey — Benjamin accepts a ride, but the story ends before the destination or the brothers' fate is known.
  • Tense Ride — The noisy vehicle and tense conversation make the journey uneasy.
  • Cut-Off Ending — The dialogue ends before the group reaches Hockomock.

Directed by

Matthew Goodhue

Key Cast

• James Russo — Uncle Pete
• Jessie Rabideau — Betty Dennistoun
• Ryan Kattner — Benjamin Hennessey
• Adam Halferty — Charlie Dennistoun
• Russell Becker — Thomas