A family under financial and personal strain faces disturbing events at home, while the father's injury and uncertain perceptions leave the story unresolved.
Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
A Home Under Strain
The family moves into a new home while facing unpacked boxes and financial worries. The father relies on gardening to support his sobriety, but a dead bird and a dispute over the neighbor's dog deepen unease.
Key Events
Family Moves Into New Home — The family struggles to settle into a new home while facing financial pressure. Characters: Caleb, The MotherLocation: New home
Garden Supports Sobriety — The father explains that tending the garden helps him maintain his sobriety.
Location: Garden
Dead Bird Found — A dead bird is found in the garden as unease grows around the property.
Location: Garden
Dispute Over the Dog — The neighbor complains that his dog is digging up plants, while the father says he saw the dog there. Characters: Mr. CollinsLocation: Garden and neighboring property
Injury and Household Conflict
The father's leg injury leaves him in pain and dependent on crutches. His recovery, household responsibilities, and money become sources of arguments with the Mother.
Key Events
Dispute Over the Dog — The neighbor complains that his dog is digging up plants, while the father says he saw the dog there. Characters: Mr. CollinsLocation: Garden and neighboring property
The Father Injures His Leg — The father injures his leg and is told to rest and use crutches.
Location: Unspecified
Arguments Over Care and Money — The parents argue about chores, the father's recovery, and their finances. Characters: The MotherLocation: Family home
Caleb's Unexplained Signs
Caleb behaves as though someone unseen is present, and the adults disagree about what they have observed. When the Mother finds marks on Caleb's back, the family's conflict reaches a breaking point.
Key Events
Caleb Plays With Someone Unseen — Caleb acts as if he is playing with someone unseen, but the adults disagree about what they witnessed. Characters: Caleb, The MotherLocation: Family home
Marks Found on Caleb — The Mother finds marks on Caleb's back; the father says he does not know how they appeared. Characters: Caleb, The MotherLocation: Family home
The Mother Leaves With Caleb — Overwhelmed, the Mother leaves with Caleb, leaving the father alone. Characters: Caleb, The MotherLocation: Family home
Absence and Uncertainty
The Mother leaves with Caleb, while the injured father remains alone. He learns that Mr. Collins and his dog are missing, then contacts his doctor about visual shapes and sleepwalking; the account ends without resolving the situation.
Key Events
The Mother Leaves With Caleb — Overwhelmed, the Mother leaves with Caleb, leaving the father alone. Characters: Caleb, The MotherLocation: Family home
Mr. Collins Is Missing — The father learns Mr. Collins has been missing for days; his car remains at home and his dog is gone. Characters: Mr. CollinsLocation: Mr. Collins's home
Call About Vision and Sleepwalking — The father reports floating black shapes and sleepwalking; his doctor discusses possible medication effects and advises rest.
Location: Family home
Uncertain Situation Continues — Still in pain and unable to get an earlier appointment, the father faces an unresolved situation.
Location: Family home
Story Breakdown
Moving Into the House — The family attempts to settle into a new home amid practical and financial pressures.
Unpacked Boxes — The Mother worries that the house remains full of unpacked boxes.
Financial Pressure — The Mother worries that the family is falling behind financially.
Garden and Sobriety — The father tends the garden and describes its importance to his sobriety.
Garden Routine — The father explains that gardening helps him maintain his sobriety.
Dead Bird — A dead bird is found in the garden.
Neighbor Dog Dispute — An argument over damage to the garden adds tension between neighboring households.
Plants Dug Up — The neighbor complains that his dog is digging up the plants.
Conflicting Accounts — The father says he saw the dog, while the neighbor denies it.
Injury and Recovery — The father's leg injury brings pain, limitations, and additional household conflict.
Crutches and Rest — The father is told to rest and use crutches.
Care and Money Arguments — The parents argue about chores, recovery, and finances.
Caleb's Unseen Playmate — Caleb's behavior and the adults' differing observations increase concern at home.
Unseen Presence — Caleb acts as though he is playing with someone unseen.
Disagreement Between Adults — The adults do not agree about what they witnessed.
Marks and Separation — The discovery of marks on Caleb overwhelms the Mother and precedes her departure.
Marks on Caleb — The Mother finds marks on Caleb's back, and the father cannot explain them.
Mother Leaves — The Mother leaves the home with Caleb.
Missing Neighbor — After the family separates, the father learns that Mr. Collins and his dog are missing.
Car Left at Home — Mr. Collins's car remains at his home after he has been missing for several days.
Dog Also Missing — The father says something got to the dog weeks earlier.
Medical Uncertainty — The father seeks an explanation for visual disturbances and sleepwalking but remains in pain.
Doctor's Explanation — The doctor says the shapes may be floaters and that medication can rarely cause sleepwalking.
No Earlier Appointment — The father is advised to reduce his dosage and rest but cannot obtain an earlier appointment.
Directed by Jeff Hall; starring Rett Terrell, Alissa Rose Ford, Liam Rose, Laurie Cummings, Christian R. Black, Philip W. Paz, Justin Hendrix, Bill Brewer, and Briana Looby. A chronic sleepwalker reads from a mysterious book that foretells his impending demonic possession. He then struggles to hold his family together as the ancient evil threatens to consume everything he holds dear.
