(static crackling)
(ominous music) (insects chirping)
- Paul.
Paul, where are you?
Paul.
Paul, this isn't funny.
Paul, where are you?
Paul!
(victim screams) (suspenseful music)
(monster grunts) (knife slashes)
(body thuds)
(victim gurgling)
(door creaking)
(door bangs)
(ominous rock music)
- [Katrina] How long a drive is it?
- It's only about 20 minutes once you get on the freeway.
Well, the way you drive maybe 30.
- Wow.
(Ian chuckles)
Well, I can't wait.
- Neither.
I'm excited.
- Wow, honey.
Oh my gosh, look at this place.
It's just what we've been looking for.
- Yeah, I mean, couple DIY projects,
a little bit of elbow grease, definitely.
(Katrina chuckles)
- Come on, I'll show you around.
(screen whooshes)
And this is the master bedroom.
- Oh, can't wait to break that in later.
- And the kitchen is here.
Which one of you does the cooking?
- Oh, I usually do.
He's often working late at night.
- Well, you should have no trouble
finding your way around in there.
Guest bedroom.
- Oh, it's perfect for Heather, our daughter.
- Yeah.
- And the basement door is at the end of the hall.
- Basement? - Huh?
- I didn't know there was a basement.
- We heard basements were really uncommon in this area.
- Uncommon, yes.
But these old places were built
before the city ordinance was passed in '74.
So there's still a few around.
And finally, this is the study.
- (gasps) Oh, honey, this is a great place
for you to write your next great American screenplay.
- You're a writer?
- I mean, I work as a DP at the studio in town,
but I've written a couple things.
- Don't be so modest.
His last project won two awards
and was picked up by a major network.
- You know, you two really seem like a nice couple,
which is why I need to be honest with you about something.
I sort of had an ulterior motive for coming here today.
- Okay, I'm intrigued.
- I was sort of hoping I could convince you guys to sell.
- I'm sorry, sell?
- Did the agency tell you about the history of this place?
- History?
What, what history?
- I, they told us about a couple accidents
that happened a really long time ago.
- Accidents?
What kind of accidents?
- We're required by law to disclose
this type of information up front.
(sighs) Back in '81, a couple,
much like the two of you lived here.
The husband was a very talented artist,
who also worked in the film business.
However, a few of the town's folk believed
that he was a devil worshiper.
And after a heated exchange at the local bar
they followed him here and killed him.
Burning him alive in the basement.
- They killed him here?
- Then one year ago, today, a young girl
from the city was found stabbed to death in the basement.
The authorities blamed her boyfriend, who was never found.
But if you ask any of the old timers in the area
they will swear that this house is built
above the very gates of hell.
- Oh, my God.
- Babe, that stuff's way in the past.
I mean how else do you think
we're able to afford this place?
- Which is why the agency is willing to offer you
a hundred thousand above the sale price.
If you were willing to sell
there's several other great properties
in the area that you could afford with that.
- Yeah, I'm confused about that.
Why would the agency put a house up for sale,
sell us the house, and then try and buy the house back?
- Well, okay, not the agency.
I will give you the hundred thousand.
- What?
- It should be demolished
along with all the other old rat traps in the area.
Then we could build brand new condominiums.
- Oh, I see.
Well, thank you for the offer.
We plan to stay though.
- Ian, she's offering a hundred K.
I don't think I wanna live somewhere where people died.
- Babe, all these old houses have some kind of a history.
Don't believe in that supernatural bullshit.
(sighs) Look, we were barely approved
for the loan for this place.
We got lucky.
Just trust me, let's just take the house.
We're gonna be just fine.
Keys, please.
- Suit yourselves, but don't say, I didn't warn you.
If you should change your minds, you know where to reach me.
- Absolutely, got it.
- Wait, what about all those headstones
at the edge of the property?
- Oh, those are the original landowners and their family.
They insisted on being buried on the land.
And this was back before they had zoning in these parts
so the tombstones are kind of grandfathered in.
- Wow, thank you so much.
You've been such a fantastic help.
Let me show you outside.
- Spooky.
(birds chirping)
(car engine humming)
Why didn't you tell me about the murders?
- Because I know you and I knew you would freak out
just like you're freaking out right now.
Look at you.
- I'm freaking out
because you didn't tell me about the murders!
I, I, I didn't know that we were moving
into the Manson house.
- Oh, calm down.
Like we can afford the Manson house.
(Katrina scoffs)
It's perfectly safe here.
That stuff happened long, long ago, you know.
- Whatever, Ian, I'm, I'm not happy about it.
- Okay, well, maybe we can change that.
What if we took a hot shower,
and then broke the mastered bedroom,
and stopped talking about murders?
- Well, you're gonna have to make it a cold shower
because I'm starving and there's no food here.
I'm going to the market up the street.
- Well, if there's no food here, grab me something too.
- Enjoy your shower.
- I will.
(wind blowing)
(insects chirping) (ominous music)
(wood creaking)
This is not working out.
We should have taken money.
Oh.
Goddammit.
(body whooshing)
Who are you?
What are you doing in my house?
- I'm Jennifer the housekeeper.
- Okay, uh, Sheryl didn't say anything about a housekeeper.
- Okay, I come with a house.
I cook, I clean, whatever's your pleasure.
- I, excuse me?
- Oh, I hope this is the house.
(birds chirping)
(phone ringing)
Not now.
(water splashing)
Mom?
You home?
(knuckles tapping)
(door clicks)
Mom.
It's Heather.
Mom.
(suspenseful rock music)
Mom, you there?
Mom?
It's me, Heather.
Mom?
Ian?
Hey, Mom.
Can you hear me?
Mom?
(keys clicking)
(Heather screams)
(body thuds) (monster grunts)
- So weird because I didn't hear any footsteps,
just right there.
And then she said, "She came with the house."
- She came with the house?
- I don't know, it was very strange.
It is a really big house.
She has experience cleaning it.
I mean, we definitely need the help, so I'm not complaining.
- But who pays her?
- That's a really good question.
I have no idea.
Maybe it's like an HOA.
Maybe it's the agency.
I don't know.
Either way calling the plumber first thing in the morning.
We're getting our water turned on.
- Yeah.
(body scraping)
You know, I feel like we should have a priest
come and bless the house.
- Jesus. - Well, with all the murders
and deaths around, you know,
it's just, it makes me feel so uneasy.
- Jesus Christ, Katrina.
Look, if it makes you feel better
and we can afford it, knock yourself out.
(dog barking)
Let's get some sleep, huh?
- Yeah. (ominous rock music)
- Goodnight.
(insects chirping) (dog barking)
(phone ringing)
(dog barking)
Ian, Ian, I think I heard something downstairs.
(dog barking)
Ugh, who owns that stupid dog?
(dog barking)
(phone ringing)
(screen whooshes)
- [Godly Gloria] Good morning, followers.
It's Godly Gloria here
on another glorious Sunday morning on K God Radio.
We got a slew of spiritual hits coming up this hour.
Sure to get you singing in tongues.
But first this quick message from our sponsors.
- Praise the Lord.
Such a beautiful day today.
Thank you Lord for everything that you give us,
for all that you do.
We just, we just thank you.
(birds chirping)
(car engine humming)
(horn honks)
(car door clicks)
(car door bangs)
(water splashing)
(gate clicks)
(doorbell rings)
(door clicks)
- [Katrina] Uh, can I help you?
- Are you the new owner of this land?
- [Katrina] Yes, I am.
- I'm Henrietta.
I live just, just up the road a ways.
I wonder, would you, would you mind terribly
if I came in and just sat for a while?
(chuckles) It's so hot outside
the heat is gonna gimme a spell.
Hmm?
- [Katrina] Yeah, sure.
Come on in.
- Ah, yes, indeed.
I see you haven't done much with the place yet.
- I'd offer you something to drink
but the plumber hasn't been here.
We don't have any water.
- (chuckles) No matter I won't be here but a short while.
Now I come with a message.
- A message?
What, what kind of message?
- From beyond the gates of hell,
(ominous music)
this place is cursed.
It's sits on top of one of the seven gateways of hell.
There was a young man, a warlock and his beautiful bride
and they were brutally murdered here not long ago.
And now his soul damns this place for all eternity.
- Did you say that there were seven gateways?
- Yes.
Portals to hell.
Each one sealed with a building on top just like this.
Sometimes, sometimes there are leaks.
And those spirits, those spirits, they come,
they come sneaking in through those cracks.
And you know when enough of them come inside,
well, they can open the gateway all by themselves.
(Katrina laughing)
- Don't you think this all sounds a bit ridiculous?
- Yes, I warned the others.
The others that were here in this place before you
and they laughed too.
They didn't listen.
(scoffs) And it was such a pity what happened to them.
Now, missy, you need hear my words.
I saw the devil himself with my own goddamn eyes
and he made goddamn sure
that was the last that my eyes ever did see.
- Wait, are you blind?
I thought you said you noticed
we hadn't done anything with the place.
(phone ringing)
I have to take that.
Hello?
Oh God, the reception here is just awful.
Uh, you know.
(screen whooshes) (ominous music)
(screen whooshes)
(laptop thuds)
(phone ringing)
(phone clicks)
- Happy Sunday.
You've reached Old Mills Church, Father Tom speaking.
Well, of course I'd be more than happy to do that.
What's the address?
Okay, wonderful.
I could be out there later today.
Well, you have a blessed day.
(phone clicks)
(upbeat country music)
- Witches, goblins, warlocks, you can't be serious, right?
- The fact still remains that he was murdered in our house,
and the wife just disappeared.
(scoffs) You don't find that all a little bit freaky?
- No, because I'm not superstitious.
His wife probably left him for someone else.
Maybe the housekeeper.
And didn't we hear stories?
He didn't get along with locals.
Remember hearing about the fights
and the confrontations with the locals?
- I called a priest this morning.
He should be by later today to bless the house.
- After he does this blessing of the house,
do you think we can move on from all the black magic
and just get on with our lives?
- I'll do my best.
- That's a start.
Except that, I did call the plumber this morning.
They can't make it until tomorrow though,
so we need to pick up some bottled water on the way home
just so we have something to make it through tonight.
- This dream home is becoming a bit of a nightmare.
- I'll drink to that.
Cheers.
(glass clangs)
(ominous music) (insects chirping)
(screen whooshes)
(car door bangs)
- Freaky looking thing.
(foot thuds)
(car engine humming)
- We wanna give thanks to this home.
Now you sanctify this home
that we may set it apart for your glory.
(monster roaring)
May this house become of glory
in your temple of your praise, in your name.
(monster roaring)
Your name will be prayed!
(monster roaring)
(phone beeps)
There's a demonic presence.
We need a, (monster roaring)
God and the Holy Spirit.
Most glorious Prince of the Heavenly Armies
Saint Michael the Archangel to fight our battle
against powers and the rulers against him.
(Father Thomas panting)
(screen whooshes)
(suspenseful music)
- Oh my God, you scared me.
- Sorry, madam.
- Uh, has anybody been by the house earlier?
I'm expecting my daughter and I can't get ahold of her.
- No, ma'am.
Except for that so-called man of God.
- Okay, um, well the plumber hasn't been by yet
so if you need any bottled water, you're welcome to it.
(Father Thomas panting)
(ominous music)
- This is for you Lord Satan.
(gun bangs) (blood splattering)
(body thuds)
(hands thud)
- Somebody's gotta end this curse.
(birds chirping)
(car door bangs)
(trunk clicks)
(trunk thuds)
It's time to change history.
(gas splashing)
- [Heather] Hey, it's Heather.
You know what to do.
(phone beeps)
- What's going on?
What's that?
- It's Heather's phone.
I, I found Heather's phone.
I, I found it in the basement.
Bitch, Jennifer lied to me.
I know Heather was here.
I know she was.
- If she was here, where is she?
- I don't know, I don't know.
But I, I know this is her phone.
What, what young woman would be caught dead
without her phone on her?
- Maybe there's an explanation for this.
You know, like the time I tried to use power drill.
She probably cut herself
and she went to go get some Band-Aids,
but we don't have any,
so she left and forgot her phone.
- Don't be so goddamn naive!
You never believe me!
There is something messed up going on in this house
and I want to leave.
- You know what?
Fine, we'll leave!
You win.
I am so sick at fighting about this with you.
This house is weird,
so we'll go to the agency first thing in the morning.
Okay, first thing in the morning.
But right now I need to get some sleep.
I had meetings all day, no shower, okay?
So I don't need all the extra stress.
God.
- (crying) My God.
(door bangs)
Heather.
(insects chirping)
(match strikes)
(fire hissing)
- Uh, oh, my God. (screaming)
(insects chirping) (dog barking)
- You know, I found an old doll in the road earlier today.
- That's a doll?
- Yeah, it was just this old antique doll
just lying in the middle of nowhere.
Like.
- Huh?
That's weird and creepy.
Do you think some kid like threw it out the car window?
- Yeah, I mean, what child would play
with such an old antique thing?
(woman screaming)
What was that?
- Uh, just stay calm.
Probably just the house settling.
(dog barking)
(traffic humming) (birds chirping)
- Look, I'm, I'm sorry.
She, she never showed for work this morning.
If I hear from her, can I give you a call or?
- What's with that dog barking all night long?
I thought we were the only house for like three miles.
- A dog?
- Whatever, I'm not waiting around.
We are getting out of this hell hole tonight.
- Katrina, wait for me.
(ominous music) (birds chirping)
(knuckles tapping)
(door clicks)
- Hello.
Anybody home?
I'm here to fix your pipes.
(door bangs)
(car engine humming)
- Look, I just wanna grab a few things from home,
and then we'll go to the hotel tonight,
and we hit up the agency in morning, okay?
- Oh, plumber's here.
I forgot.
- What he's here?
- Yes, there's he's van.
- All right, let's go.
(car doors banging)
(monster whooshes)
- Someone there?
(plumber gasps)
(plumber screaming)
(flesh tearing)
(eye thuds)
(insects chirping) (ominous rock music)
(wolf howling)
(wolf yipping)
(group grunting)
- Hey, anybody in here?
- (screams) Oh, my God!
- [Ian] Shit, oh, my God!
- Oh, oh, my God, what do we do?
- Oh, this, shit.
- Oh my God, Ian, they're blocking the driveway.
They're blocking our car.
- I know, I know.
Come on, come on, come on.
- Wait, where are you going?
- The basement, we'll be safe in the basement.
Come on!
- [Katrina] No, we gotta get out of here!
We can't get out!
- [Ian] Dammit, come on.
- (whimpering) Oh, my God.
(Jennifer laughing)
They're at the windows!
- I can't get a signal.
Dammit, dammit, dammit, dammit.
(monster grunting)
(Katrina panting)
(Katrina screaming)
(Katrina screaming) (monster grunting)
(eyes humming)
(insects chirping)
(Henrietta laughing)