The Raking (2017) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A student expedition into a desert legend becomes a desperate struggle against an apparently unstoppable creature.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

Stranded Beneath Scraping Sounds

George and Carla become stranded in a remote area after their car breaks down. Strange sounds culminate in a hidden creature attacking the family in darkness.

Key Events

• Family Argument on the Road — George and Carla argue while driving through a remote area with their child. Characters: George, Carla Location: Remote road
• The Car Breaks Down — The family's car breaks down, leaving them stranded in an isolated area. Characters: George, Carla Location: Remote roadside
• Scraping in the Darkness — Strange scraping sounds come from outside as George investigates. Characters: George, Carla, The Rake Location: Remote roadside
• The Family Is Attacked — A hidden creature attacks the family in the darkness. Characters: George, Carla, The Rake Location: Remote roadside

The Legend Takes Shape

Kennedy, Jade, Noah, and Kelly choose the Rake myth for a school project and travel into the Joshua Tree wilderness. Their casual filming gradually gives way to fear.

Key Events

• Students Choose a Legend — The students select a local myth or legend for their school project. Characters: Kennedy, Jade, Noah, Kelly Location: School setting
• The Rake Legend — They learn that the Rake is said to appear near Joshua Tree on the equinox. Characters: Kennedy, Jade, Noah, Kelly Location: School setting
• Expedition into the Wilderness — The students travel into the wilderness to document the legend. Characters: Kennedy, Jade, Noah, Kelly Location: Joshua Tree wilderness
• Jokes and Filming — The students joke, drink, and film their surroundings before danger emerges. Characters: Kennedy, Jade, Noah, Kelly Location: Joshua Tree wilderness

The Wilderness Turns Hostile

Noah feels something scratch him as unnatural movement and roars surround the students. The Rake reveals itself, attacks the group, and kills Kelly.

Key Events

• Noah Feels a Scratch — Noah feels something scratch his back while the group hears movement nearby. Characters: Noah, Kennedy, Jade, Kelly Location: Joshua Tree wilderness
• Unnatural Roars — Unnatural roars signal that the creature is close to the students. Characters: Kennedy, Jade, Noah, Kelly, The Rake Location: Joshua Tree wilderness
• The Rake Reveals Itself — The Rake appears and attacks the student group. Characters: Kennedy, Jade, Noah, Kelly, The Rake Location: Joshua Tree wilderness
• Kelly Is Killed — Kelly is killed, leaving the remaining students terrified and desperate. Characters: Kennedy, Jade, Noah, Kelly, The Rake Location: Joshua Tree wilderness

Trauma Behind the Door

The survivors seek refuge with James, who describes his earlier encounter with the creature and warns that it cannot be killed. Ethan helps Noah survive another attack.

Key Events

• Jade Blames Kennedy — Jade blames Kennedy for Kelly's death as the survivors begin turning against one another. Characters: Kennedy, Jade, Noah Location: Joshua Tree wilderness
• Refuge at James's Home — The surviving students seek refuge with James after the wilderness attack. Characters: Kennedy, Jade, Noah, Ethan, James Location: James's home
• James's Traumatic Warning — James recounts witnessing the creature attack his brother and says The Rake cannot be killed. Characters: James, Kennedy, Jade, Noah, Ethan Location: James's home
• Ethan Rescues Noah — Ethan helps Noah escape another attack, but Noah is badly shaken. Characters: Ethan, Noah, The Rake Location: Outside James's home

Darkness at the House

The group barricades itself inside James's home and attempts to call emergency services. Jade's phone causes a power failure, and the survivors search for her as The Rake waits outside.

Key Events

• The Survivors Barricade Themselves — The survivors barricade themselves inside James's home while The Rake remains outside. Characters: Kennedy, Jade, Noah, Ethan, James, The Rake Location: James's home
• Emergency Contact Attempt — The survivors try to contact emergency services from inside the house. Characters: Kennedy, Jade, Noah, Ethan, James Location: James's home
• The Lights Fail — Jade's phone causes a power failure, removing the lights that held The Rake back. Characters: Jade, Kennedy, Noah, Ethan, James Location: James's home
• The Search for Jade — The survivors search for Jade while The Rake remains outside the darkened house. Characters: Kennedy, Jade, Noah, Ethan, James, The Rake Location: James's home and bathroom

Story Breakdown

• Family Roadside Horror — A stranded family encounters the creature before the student storyline begins.
  • Argument in Transit — George and Carla argue while driving through a remote area.
  • Attack in Darkness — A hidden creature attacks after the family's car breaks down.
• Student Project Begins — The students select a local legend and organize an expedition to document it.
  • Legend Selection — The group chooses the Rake myth for a school project.
  • Wilderness Expedition — The students travel into Joshua Tree wilderness with a camcorder.
• Signs of the Creature — The students' playful investigation turns threatening as the creature's presence becomes apparent.
  • Noah Gets Scratched — Noah feels something scratch his back during the expedition.
  • Unnatural Roars — Movement and unnatural roars surround the student group.
• Student Group Shattered — The Rake attacks the students, kills Kelly, and causes the survivors to distrust one another.
  • Rake Revealed — The creature emerges and attacks the group in the wilderness.
  • Kelly's Death — Kelly is killed, leaving the remaining students terrified.
  • Jade Blames Kennedy — Jade blames Kennedy for the tragedy after Kelly's death.
• James's Traumatic Refuge — James shelters the survivors and explains his personal history with the creature.
  • Witness to the Attack — James recounts seeing the creature attack his brother.
  • Unkillable Warning — James warns that The Rake cannot be killed.
  • Ethan Saves Noah — Ethan helps Noah escape another attack.
• Siege in the Dark — The survivors barricade themselves inside James's home, but a power failure removes their protection.
  • Emergency Call Attempt — The group tries to contact emergency services from the house.
  • Power Failure — Jade's phone causes the lights to fail.
  • Search for Jade — The survivors search the house while The Rake remains outside.

Directed by

Bryan Brewer

Key Cast

• Cree Kelly — Kennedy
• Allie Rivera — Jade
• Thatcher Robinson — Noah
• Marshal Hilton — James
• Marisa Davila — Kelly