Infrared (2022) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A ghost hunting crew uncovers a sinister truth while filming at a haunted school.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Arrival at the Haunted School

The Infrared crew arrives at the abandoned Lincoln School to film a pilot episode. Geoff, the current owner, grants them access while Izzy begins sensing genuine supernatural disturbances.

Key Events

• Demolition Discovery — Title card reveals found footage from school demolition. Location: Lincoln School Demolition Site
• Hidden Camera Setup — Young woman plants cameras before being attacked offscreen. Characters: Izzy Location: Lincoln School Hallways
• Pilot Episode Filming — Ghost hunting crew arrives to film the Infrared pilot. Characters: Wes, Izzy, Geoff Location: Lincoln School Interior
• Geoff Grants Access — Former educator Geoff lets the crew into the forbidden building. Characters: Geoff, Wes, Izzy Location: School Entrance
• Izzy Feels Wrongness — Izzy senses genuine supernatural disturbance in the building. Characters: Izzy Location: School Corridors

Discovery and Deception

Strange phenomena escalate as the crew finds hidden cameras. Reviewing the footage reveals Geoff carried off a woman, prompting Izzy to demand an immediate exit.

Key Events

• Izzy Feels Wrongness — Izzy senses genuine supernatural disturbance in the building. Characters: Izzy Location: School Corridors
• Paranormal Activity — Crew experiences unexplained strange phenomena. Characters: Wes, Izzy Location: School Interior
• Hidden Cameras Found — Crew discovers previously hidden cameras planted by a woman. Characters: Wes, Izzy Location: School Basement Area
• Attacker Revealed — Reviewing footage shows woman carried off by Geoff. Characters: Wes, Izzy Location: School Interior
• Izzy Demands Exit — Izzy wants to leave and report to police immediately. Characters: Izzy, Wes Location: School Interior
• Decision to Continue — Wes convinces Izzy to stay and put spirits to rest. Characters: Wes, Izzy Location: School Interior

Descent into the Basement

Wes convinces Izzy to stay, leading the crew into the basement where psychic trauma intensifies. A ghostly woman manifests and attacks them before Geoff blocks their escape.

Key Events

• Decision to Continue — Wes convinces Izzy to stay and put spirits to rest. Characters: Wes, Izzy Location: School Interior
• Entering the Basement — Crew moves down to the basement where events escalate. Characters: Wes, Izzy Location: School Basement
• Izzy's Distress — Psychic trauma imprint causes Izzy extreme emotional pain. Characters: Izzy Location: School Basement
• Ghostly Woman Manifests — Crew captures footage of a ghostly woman. Characters: Wes, Izzy Location: School Basement
• Spectral Assault — Ghostly woman attacks the film crew. Characters: Wes, Izzy Location: School Basement
• Geoff Blocks Escape — Crew attempts to leave but is physically blocked by Geoff. Characters: Geoff, Wes, Izzy Location: School Basement

Trapped and Terminated

Geoff reveals the ghost is his dead wife and complains about their filming. He captures the crew, forces them back to the ghost, and the entity presumably kills everyone.

Key Events

• Geoff Blocks Escape — Crew attempts to leave but is physically blocked by Geoff. Characters: Geoff, Wes, Izzy Location: School Basement
• Dead Wife Revealed — Geoff reveals the ghost is his deceased wife. Characters: Geoff, Wes, Izzy Location: School Basement
• Critique of Crew — Geoff complains the crew is filming the paranormal poorly. Characters: Geoff Location: School Basement
• Hostage Situation — Geoff captures the entire crew and forces them back. Characters: Geoff, Wes, Izzy Location: School Basement
• Dragged to Ghost — Crew is forced back into the basement with the ghost. Characters: Geoff, Wes, Izzy Location: School Basement
• Lethal Assault — Ghost attacks and presumably kills the crew. Characters: Wes, Izzy Location: School Basement
• Footage Ends — Implied death of all crew members concludes the footage. Characters: Wes, Izzy Location: School Basement
• Lincoln School Ruins — School closed after gas leak, access forbidden. Location: Sacramento, CA

Story Breakdown

• Found Footage Premise — The narrative is framed as recovered footage from a demolished school, establishing a found-footage horror structure.
  • Demolition Discovery — Title card reveals cameras found during Lincoln School demolition.
  • Hidden Camera Setup — A woman secretly plants cameras before being attacked offscreen.
• Crew Introduction — The hosts are introduced as estranged siblings running a paranormal investigation show.
  • Estranged Siblings — Wes and Izzy's relationship is strained due to a past exorcism failure.
  • Psychic Abilities — Izzy serves as the team's psychic sensitive for detecting supernatural activity.
• Location Setup — The abandoned Lincoln School is established as a haunted filming site with a dark history.
  • School History — The school was closed after a basement gas leak killed several people.
  • Geoff's Ownership — Former educator Geoff now owns and maintains the forbidden premises.
• Investigation Begins — The crew enters the building and experiences escalating paranormal phenomena.
  • Strange Phenomena — Unexplained events occur as the crew explores the school corridors.
  • Camera Discovery — The team finds hidden cameras previously planted by an unknown woman.
• Rising Tension — Footage review reveals Geoff's violent actions, causing conflict within the crew.
  • Footage Revelation — Video shows Geoff carrying off the woman who planted the cameras.
  • Izzy's Departure — Izzy demands to leave and contact police, but Wes persuades her to stay.
• Basement Descent — The investigation moves to the basement where psychic trauma and ghostly manifestations peak.
  • Psychic Trauma — Izzy suffers extreme distress from the psychic imprint of past trauma.
  • Ghost Manifestation — A ghostly woman appears on camera and physically attacks the crew.
• Climactic Confrontation — Geoff reveals his connection to the ghost and takes control of the situation.
  • Wife Confession — Geoff admits the ghost is his deceased wife and critiques their filming.
  • Crew Captured — Geoff physically restrains the crew and forces them back into the basement.
• Tragic Resolution — The ghost attacks the trapped crew, resulting in their presumed deaths.
  • Lethal Attack — The ghostly woman assaults Wes, Izzy, and the rest of the film crew.
  • Footage Ends — The recovered footage concludes with the implied demise of all participants.

Directed by

Robert Livings, Randy Nundlall Jr.

Key Cast

• Greg Sestero — Geoff
• Jesse Janzen — Wes
• Leah Finity — Izzy
• Ariel Ryan — Jane
• Samantha Laurenti — Sarah