Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

Rose witnesses Laura's suicide and begins experiencing hallucinations.

Laura's Suicide — Laura slits her throat in front of Rose. Characters: Rose Cotter, Laura Weaver, Nurse Wanda Location: Psychiatric Ward
First Hallucination — Rose sees a smiling Laura in her kitchen. Characters: Rose Cotter, Laura Weaver Location: Rose's Kitchen
Carl's Outburst — Rose sees Carl smile and shout, but he is asleep. Characters: Rose Cotter, Nurse Wanda Location: Psychiatric Ward

Rose's hallucinations worsen, straining her relationships and leading to a disturbing incident at a birthday party.

Carl's Outburst — Rose sees Carl smile and shout, but he is asleep. Characters: Rose Cotter, Nurse Wanda Location: Psychiatric Ward
Therapy Session — Rose visits her former therapist about her childhood. Characters: Rose Cotter Location: Madeline's Office
Birthday Party Horror — Rose gives Jackson a dead cat as a gift. Characters: Rose Cotter, Holly, Jackson, Trevor Location: Holly's House
Investigating the Curse — Rose and Joel find a pattern of suicides. Characters: Rose Cotter, Joel Location: Police Station

Rose and Joel investigate the curse, learning about its pattern and the only way to break it.

Investigating the Curse — Rose and Joel find a pattern of suicides. Characters: Rose Cotter, Joel Location: Police Station
Prison Visit — Talley explains the curse and how to pass it. Characters: Rose Cotter, Joel, Robert Talley Location: Prison
Hallucination of Madeline — The Entity disguises as Madeline to terrorize Rose. Characters: Rose Cotter Location: Rose's Home

Rose is terrorized by the Entity, leading to a desperate attempt to escape and a confrontation at her family home.

Hallucination of Madeline — The Entity disguises as Madeline to terrorize Rose. Characters: Rose Cotter Location: Rose's Home
Attempted Murder — Rose tries to kill Carl but it's a hallucination. Characters: Rose Cotter, Nurse Wanda Location: Hospital
Confrontation with Morgan — Rose speeds away from Morgan after he sees the knife. Characters: Rose Cotter Location: Hospital Parking Lot
Abandoned Family Home — Rose confronts the Entity as her mother. Characters: Rose Cotter Location: Abandoned House
Fire Escape — Rose starts a fire to escape the Entity. Characters: Rose Cotter Location: Abandoned House

Rose faces the Entity's true form and ultimately sets herself on fire, passing the curse to Joel.

Fire Escape — Rose starts a fire to escape the Entity. Characters: Rose Cotter Location: Abandoned House
Joel's Apartment — Rose realizes Joel's smile is a vision. Characters: Rose Cotter, Joel Location: Joel's Apartment
Final Confrontation — The Entity reveals its true form and possesses Rose. Characters: Rose Cotter, Joel Location: Abandoned House
Curse Passed — Rose sets herself on fire, passing the curse to Joel. Characters: Rose Cotter, Joel Location: Abandoned House

Story Breakdown

The Curse Begins — Rose witnesses Laura's suicide and becomes haunted.
- Laura's Suicide — Laura slits her throat in front of Rose.
- First Hallucination — Rose sees Laura's smiling apparition.
Descent into Madness — Rose's hallucinations escalate, affecting her personal life.
- Birthday Party Horror — Rose gives Jackson a dead cat as a gift.
- Strained Relationships — Trevor and Holly doubt Rose's sanity.
Investigating the Curse — Rose and Joel uncover the curse's history.
- Pattern of Suicides — They find a chain of suicides linked to the curse.
- Prison Visit — Robert Talley explains the curse.
The Entity's Attack — The Entity terrorizes Rose, leading to a desperate escape.
- Hallucination of Madeline — The Entity disguises as Madeline.
- Abandoned Family Home — Rose confronts the Entity as her mother.
The Final Confrontation — Rose faces the Entity's true form and sacrifices herself.
- True Form Revealed — The Entity reveals its monstrous visage.
- Curse Passed — Rose sets herself on fire, passing the curse to Joel.