The Incantation (2018) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

Lucy follows a mysterious address into a countryside house where local legends and disturbing encounters lead to an unresolved demand from the Vicar.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

Arrival at the Old House

Lucy reaches the French countryside with a case and an address from her mother. After her driver abandons her, she explores the imposing house and begins to feel watched.

Key Events

• A Woman Remembered — A French-accented man reflects on a woman who seemed extraordinary when he first saw her. Location: Unspecified
• Lucy Reaches the Countryside — Lucy arrives carrying a case and an address left by her mother. Characters: Lucy Bellerose Location: French countryside
• Abandoned Near the House — Her driver abandons her near an imposing old house. Characters: Lucy Bellerose Location: Near the old house
• First Exploration — Lucy enters the unfamiliar house and explores as strange sounds unsettle her. Characters: Lucy Bellerose Location: Old house

Legends Around the Estate

A local man tells Lucy a story about a murdered family and a curse, then admits it was a joke. Abel introduces himself as an insurance salesman and says the owner is dead.

Key Events

• The Bellerose Curse Story — A local man tells Lucy a story of a murdered farmer's family and a curse. Characters: Lucy Bellerose Location: Unspecified local setting
• The Story Called a Joke — The storyteller later says the curse tale was a joke, but local legends continue to shadow Lucy's visit. Characters: Lucy Bellerose Location: Unspecified local setting
• Abel Introduces Himself — Abel says he is an insurance salesman and that the house's owner is dead. Characters: Lucy Bellerose, Abel Baddon Location: Old house

Rumors and Disturbing Visions

Jean-Pierre recounts rumors of witchcraft, disappearances, and a fire, and condemns the old estates' sources of wealth. Lucy reports hallucinations, suspects she was drugged, and searches the woods for her missing belongings.

Key Events

• Jean-Pierre's Local History — Jean-Pierre discusses wealthy families, witchcraft rumors, disappearances, and a fire at House Borley. Characters: Jean-Pierre (JP) Location: Unspecified local setting
• The Estates' Dark Wealth — Jean-Pierre argues that old estates gained wealth through ordinary people's exploitation and deaths. Characters: Jean-Pierre (JP) Location: Unspecified local setting
• Lucy Reports Visions — Lucy says she has hallucinated and seen a little girl, and suspects she may have been drugged. Characters: Lucy Bellerose Location: Unspecified
• An Uneasy Offer of Help — Jean-Pierre offers to help Lucy, but their conversation remains tense. Characters: Lucy Bellerose, Jean-Pierre (JP) Location: Unspecified
• Search in the Woods — Lucy goes into the woods to look for her missing belongings. Characters: Lucy Bellerose Location: Woods

The Vicar's Demand

The little girl appears and her rhymes lead Lucy toward the house's mystery. The Vicar says Lucy was summoned to join a group, identifies the girl as his daughter, and claims Lucy is his daughter in a way.

Key Events

• The Girl's Rhymes — The little girl appears again, singing about bloody bones and leading Lucy toward the house's mystery. Characters: Lucy Bellerose Location: Unspecified
• Lucy Confronts the Vicar — The Vicar says Lucy was invited for a purpose and must join their group. Characters: Lucy Bellerose, The Vicar of Borley Location: Unspecified
• The Vicar Names Rose — The Vicar identifies the girl as his daughter, Rose, and claims Lucy is his daughter in a way. Characters: Lucy Bellerose, The Vicar of Borley Location: Unspecified

An Unfinished Confrontation

The Vicar says his family's power is endangered and that Lucy's help carries a price. Lucy refuses, but the Vicar insists she is already involved; another woman interrupts before Lucy's fate or the plan's full purpose is disclosed.

Key Events

• A Price for Family Power — The Vicar says the family's power is endangered, Lucy is needed, and there will be a price. Characters: Lucy Bellerose, The Vicar of Borley Location: Unspecified
• The Unresolved Interruption — Lucy refuses; the Vicar insists she is already involved, and another woman interrupts before her fate is revealed. Characters: Lucy Bellerose, The Vicar of Borley Location: Unspecified

Story Breakdown

• Journey to France — Lucy arrives in the countryside with a case and an address left by her mother.
  • Mother's Address — Lucy brings the address her mother left for her.
  • Driver Abandons Lucy — Her driver leaves her near an imposing old house.
• The Old House — Lucy enters and explores unfamiliar surroundings where strange sounds make her feel watched.
  • Unfamiliar Rooms — Lucy begins exploring the house after arriving alone.
  • Strange Sounds — Unsettling sounds and encounters increase her unease.
• Local Curse Legends — A local story links the Bellerose family to an old killing and a supposed curse.
  • Murdered Family Tale — A local man describes a peasant farmer's wife and daughter being killed long ago.
  • Joke Reconsidered — The man later calls the tale a joke, but legends continue to surround Lucy's visit.
• Estate Rumors — Jean-Pierre connects wealthy local estates with rumors and the suffering of ordinary people.
  • Witchcraft and Disappearances — He discusses local rumors of witchcraft and disappearances.
  • Wealth and Exploitation — He argues the estates' wealth came through exploitation and deaths.
• Lucy Sees the Girl — Lucy reports hallucinations and repeatedly encounters a little girl who points toward the house's mystery.
  • Fear of Drugging — Lucy suspects that she may have been drugged.
  • Bloody Bones Rhymes — The girl sings unsettling rhymes and leads Lucy toward the mystery.
• Search for Belongings — After a tense conversation with Jean-Pierre, Lucy goes into the woods to look for missing belongings.
  • Jean-Pierre Offers Help — Jean-Pierre offers assistance, though their conversation is tense.
  • Woods Search — Lucy searches the woods for her missing belongings.
• The Vicar's Purpose — The Vicar reveals that Lucy was invited for a specific purpose and claims she has a place in his family.
  • Rose Identified — The Vicar identifies the little girl as his daughter, Rose.
  • Lucy Claimed — He says Lucy is also his daughter in a way and is needed to preserve family power.
• Refusal and Interruption — Lucy rejects the Vicar's demand, but their confrontation ends before the plan or her fate is clarified.
  • A Price Demanded — The Vicar warns that helping preserve the family's power will come at a price.
  • Conversation Interrupted — Another woman interrupts after Lucy refuses and the Vicar insists she is already involved.

Directed by

Jude S. Walko

Key Cast

• Dean Cain — Abel Baddon
• Sam Valentine — Lucy Bellerose
• Jude S. Walko — The Vicar of Borley
• Dylan Kellogg — Jean-Pierre (JP)
• Alexandre Majetniak — Drunkard