Deadbolt (2024) Movie Script
[siren wailing in the distance]
[rats squeaking]
[squeaks]
[banging]
[horn honking]
You sure you want to get dropped
off in this part of town?
I'm actually meeting
a potential roommate
about a place right here.
It's surprisingly affordable.
Be careful.
Thanks for the ride.
[car door closes]
- [gasps]
- Where's my cat?
Uh, sorry. I-I don't know.
Why not?
Hey, hey, I'm sure
it'll turn up.
You know.
She's gone.
Dementia.
Let's get you to your
porch. All right.
Thank you.
Come on. Let's go.
[David] Let's get you inside.
[doorbell ringing]
Oh, my God.
- Hi.
- Hi. I'm Amelia.
I'm here about the place.
You're exactly like
I pictured you.
I'm Melinda.
It's nice to meet you in person.
You know this
neighborhood, right?
Don't be fooled by first
impressions though.
It's gritty, but it's
ready for a glow up.
I mean, in my price range,
I can't be too picky.
It's a crazy bargain.
I mean, this area is
super up and coming.
I bar tend at this cool
place up the street
and it's always
packed with hipsters,
which is how you know
it's gentrifying.
Come in. Let me
show you the place.
I saw you left your
bin open again.
We're all going to get rats.
Oh, I hate rats.
Okay, Karla, you got it.
Bruno.
Where the hell have you been?
[Melinda] Really got
to close this tight.
There's still quite a bit of
crime in the neighborhood,
but that's why it's
affordable, but not for long.
It's Bohemian Gothic.
I'm a bit of a hobby decorator.
Yeah, it's really nice.
So, country mouse
in the big city?
[chuckles] Sort
of, um, small town.
Everybody knows your business,
kind of like living
under a microscope.
Ugh, I hear ya. I come from
an absolute armpit of a town.
Everyone was exactly the same.
If you were even a
little bit different,
you were an outcast.
Yes. Yes.
I'm like the only
creative person I know.
And I just had to escape.
Well, you came to the right
place. This is artist central.
I'll plug you right
into the scene.
Wow. Yeah. Thanks.
So you said you work from home?
I work for an online
transcription service.
It's just for now, until I
can build up my portfolio
to apply to art
school in the spring.
You are adorable. [Chuckles]
We're gonna be the
best roommates.
Oh, okay, so you don't have
to do any other interviews?
No, I've already decided.
You're the one.
Wanna see your room?
- Yeah.
- Yeah.
Upstairs.
You ready for the big reveal?
This is me.
Awesome, right?
- Oh yeah.
- [chuckles]
It's the biggest. But first
come, first serve, of course.
Yeah, it's so nice.
I got the bed at a flea market.
It took, like four guys
to move it up here.
It's a monstrosity.
Speaking of beds,
any plans to have company
over, like a boyfriend?
No, I'm recently single.
Look at all the stuff
that we have in common.
I'm right in the middle
of a messy breakup myself.
Oh, I'm sorry. That's too bad.
Is it really, though?
I don't think so.
For you, Rose Quartz,
for love and healing.
Bigger better things, baby!
Emphasis on the bigger.
[laughs]
Love me my baths.
Am I right, babe?
Yeah, totally.
[chuckles]
And this is you.
It's cozy, but that's why I'm
cutting a deal on the rent.
But I mean, we could switch
rooms if you wanna pay more.
No, no, no, no, This is fine.
I don't have much stuff anyway.
- Mostly just books.
- Oh, yeah?
Yeah, I'm a bit of a book nut.
I always have a
couple on the go.
Nerd. [Chuckles]
I'm just kidding. Well, great.
And once we get the paperwork
and the deposit out of the way,
it's settled.
Eee, we're gonna
have the best time.
Roomies!
Oh.
Of a dangerous kind
If I get too close
I'd lose my mind
But I'll take that chance
Because you were
hard to find
It is so hard to find
Every lonely day
Now you're mine alone
And I'ma make you stay
With the kiss of fire
Never run away
[Amelia] Hello?
Melinda?
[Amelia grunts]
[sighs]
[floorboard creaks]
Hello?
Melinda?
[grunts]
[sighs]
Oh.
[breathing heavily]
- [pounding on the door]
- [Colin] Amelia.
Amelia.
[whimpering]
[phone vibrates]
Hello, mom.
[Amelia's mom] Did
you get there safely?
- [Amelia's mom]You didn't call.
- I'm unpacking.
[Amelia's mom]How are
you doing? Are you okay?
Yeah. Why wouldn't I be?
[Amelia's mom]There's
no need to be rude.
I have every right to check
in on you, especially
in your state.
You know, mom, um
I've got a lot of
unpacking to do,
so I should probably go.
[Amelia's mom]Amelia, please
just tell me you're
taking your medication.
Yeah. Goodbye, Mom.
[Amelia's mom]Amelia, please...
"Take with food."
What?
No, I locked this. I swear.
Hello, Melinda.
[gasps]
My cat.
I'm sure you'll find it soon.
I don't know where to look.
I'm really sorry.
I-I don't know.
Sun
I've been lying to
the beat I'll repeat
I've got sun in
my heart this long
Maybe I'm a coldness alone
Things got to
move on and time
Oh, sorry.
Oh, it's not a problem.
Lies
I don't wanna lie
I know you.
My neighbor was having
trouble finding his cat.
Right. Right.
Yeah, you rescued me.
No. No, no.
It's quite the
stack you got there.
Yeah, I can't help myself.
Maybe I have a problem.
[Amelia] I can think
of worse problems.
Nothing wrong with
a nice escape.
Escape from what?
Oh... people.
I guess I like to
be alone sometimes.
Yeah, that's cool.
Some people can't
handle being alone.
- Yeah, weirdos.
- Totally.
- Well, um, happy hunting.
- Yeah.
Maybe I'll see you around.
Yeah.
[Melinda] Yay. You're home.
I saw you're all
moved in upstairs.
Yeah, just grabbed
some groceries.
- [chuckles]
- Plus, I...
went into that cafe
with all the books.
Isn't it so cute?
I love their match a latte,
so you have to try one.
- Okay.
- Oh, I made some space
- in the fridge for your stuff.
- Great.
Oh, and rents do Tuesday.
Cash, if you don't mind.
- Sure.
- Taste this.
Mhm.
I made enough for both of
us, so you don't have to cook
on your first night here.
Aww. You don't have to do that.
I love cooking.
I just hate cleaning up
so you can do the dishes.
Also, dishwasher is broken.
Yay! Your first night here.
It's like a sleepover.
[chuckles]
Okay, I wanna hear
the whole story.
So how long were
you with this guy?
Like two years.
Whoa. What happened?
The relationship I have
with my dad, you know that.
I've told you that five fucking
thousand times, all right?
Let me out!
It turns out he wasn't
quite who I thought he was.
Fresh trauma. I get it.
- Yeah.
- [Melinda] You know what?
We're like sisters.
I've just been through the
same thing with my ex, Mark.
- Oh, no.
- He's a big fat liar
and he wants me back. But...
I just can't trust
him anymore, you know?
[Melinda] So pathetic.
This is empty.
Let's hit the bar.
Can't wait to introduce
you to all the cool kids.
Oh, hey, I don't know.
There's no way
you're staying home.
Okay.
[chuckles]
[chuckles]
You ready to roll?
Uh, yeah, I am.
I'm just looking for something.
I swear I put it in this drawer.
Oh, my God. I'm always
losing things too.
I'm sure it'll turn up.
Yeah, I guess.
[Melinda] Let's go, roomie.
Oh yeah, are you
in fluent babe?
Feeling cold till you...
Just have a diversity
And the family life
I'm feeling cold
I'm feeling cold
This way about
to be the norm
[indistinct chatter]
You have to take a
shot and just get money
And I can see
in your face...
Melinda, I'm gonna get going.
- I'm gonna...
- I love you.
- I'll see you at home.
- I love you, love you,
- love you...
- I don't...
Go for a second round
[sighs]
[panting]
[gasps] Fuck!
[kettle whistling]
[groans]
[floor creaking]
Is someone there?
[gasps]
Oh.
[Karla] Bruno.
Bruno, where are you?
Bruno?
- [thuds]
- [gasps]
[grunts]
Oh, Jesus!
[Melinda] Amelia, I'm home.
Um, I'm up here.
No, no, no, no, no, we're not.
I didn't get a chance to
introduce you guys at the bar.
This is my ex, Mark, and we're
not getting back together.
He's just crashing here 'cause
he's in no shape to drive.
I drink when I'm sad.
I'm Amelia. Nice to meet you.
Yeah, I, um,
I was hearing all these
weird noises upstairs and...
[chuckles] Did you tell
her this place was haunted?
- What?
- It's probably just mice.
Uh, yeah, right.
Look, I don't believe
in ghosts, but there's
definitely some weird shit
happening in this house.
Look, don't believe
a word he says.
I'm serious.
You know the last tenant went
cuckoo and disappeared.
- Stop it.
- [Mark] Look it up.
[Melinda] You're
gonna scare her.
- Good.
- He just needs to sleep it off.
- [chuckles]
- Don't worry.
Well, I'm pretty tired,
so I'll probably just go to bed.
Better put this big
knife away first.
- [Melinda] Night.
- Goodnight.
- Bang, bang, bang...
- [laughs]
- Stop.
- She's gonna kill you.
- Oh, my God. No she isn't.
- She's gonna slash you.
- Stop it.
- [laughs]
[Melinda and Mark
moaning and screaming]
[Melinda screaming]
[Melinda] Help!
Oh, my God! Oh, my God!
- What?
- What took you so long?
I've been screaming for you.
- Oh, what happened?
- I don't know.
I just woke up and
he was like this.
- I think he overdosed.
- Oh, my God.
Well, don't just
stand there. Call 911!
- I'm calling! I'm calling!
- Oh!
Oh, my God.
No! No!
[low police radio chatter]
[sirens moving away]
- I'm such an idiot.
- No.
It's just been so
hard to break up
because he's in
such crazy denial.
He insists that he's
never done drugs.
But I found a needle in his bag.
- No.
- Yes.
And he was like,
"That's not mine.
"I don't know where it
came from." And I was like,
"Bullshit. You're such a liar."
But it's like he's
even lying to himself.
I'm really sorry.
No, uh...
I'm sorry.
I shouldn't have
brought him here.
I was out of my mind.
He makes me crazy.
Yeah, I know what that's like.
My ex, Colin.
He was really charming at first.
He even had my mom
wrapped around his finger
and he still does actually.
She thinks he's God's gift.
Yeah, he was so...
confident.
And I thought it was because
he was really just shy
and he was overcompensating...
because I like
shy guys, I guess.
But no, he really was arrogant,
like a legitimate narcissist.
What do you mean?
Well, it started with praise.
He would give me compliments
and tell me how special I was...
Right.
But then over time,
those compliments
become suggestions.
You know how I should dress
or how I should even cut my hair
until it's not praise at all.
It's just criticism and I'm
walking around on egg shells,
just trying to avoid
his disapproval.
Oh, I hate this guy.
He even had me convinced that I
was never gonna be an artist...
and that going to art
school is this big waste.
I felt so trapped.
You know?
Oh.
- Hi.
- Hi.
I thought that was mine.
- But that one's probably mine.
- [chuckles]
- Let me just get that.
- [chuckles]
Okay.
Same.
Whoa.
And matching match as.
How do you like it?
It's sweeter than I
thought it would be.
[chuckles] Actually,
I meant the book.
- It's so inspiring.
- Right?
I-I've-I've read all of
his stuff and this one's
my favorite because it's
about breaking the rules.
Yes, yes, technique
is essential,
- but it can't be constricting.
- Totally, totally.
You have to learn the rules
before you break them.
It's subversive.
So cool.
So um, obviously
you're an artist.
Aspiring.
Well, you're probably
way more legit
than most of the
posers around here.
[chuckles] No.
Um, what about you?
Are you an artist?
Uh, kind of, yeah.
I don't really show
my stuff to anyone.
Um, I don't know who
would appreciate it.
It's, um, it's weird.
I love weird stuff.
Have you ever been to
the Boiler Room Gallery?
I volunteer there sometimes.
- Cool.
- Yeah.
Yeah, it-it's like one
of my favorite galleries.
Well, sometimes I
get free tickets
if... you ever wanna go.
Yeah, that would be really nice.
Okay, erm...
maybe I could call you
or-or text you or-or not.
- I mean, I-I don't wanna impose.
- No, no. It's fine.
I'll give you my number.
Okay.
Your book.
- Cool.
- Yeah.
[man on video]We inherit
half of our genomic material
from our father and the
other from our mother.
[Melinda] I said no, all right?
[man on video]It's almost a
blueprint responsible
for the protein based
biological building blocks...
[Melinda] I've given
you enough chances.
You okay in there?
You're quiet as a mouse in here.
I didn't know you were at home.
I was just catching up on
some transcription work.
I mean, he still won't
admit that he has a problem.
[sighs]
When I first found his drugs,
I mean, he was so mad
I thought he was gonna hit me.
He didn't.
But I was really scared.
- It's stupid.
- No, it's not stupid.
One time in Collins car,
he locked all the doors
and he wouldn't let me out.
- And-and that was really scary.
- I can imagine.
I was so messed up by it, I
had to go on anti anxiety meds.
Really?
Unfortunately, I can't seem
to find them at the moment.
You know what we need?
A palate cleanser, both of us.
Let's go dancing,
blow off some steam.
No. I-I really need
to catch up on this.
I've fallen behind.
Hmm.
Can't you transcribe at the bar?
Maybe if I finish early,
I'll come out and join you.
Promise?
- Yep.
- [chuckles] Good.
[grunts]
[water running]
[deep breaths]
[clatter]
[floorboard creaking]
[turns off tap]
[footsteps]
Melinda?
[footsteps]
Hello?
[soft thud]
- [phone chimes]
- [gasps]
Oh, God.
[chuckles]
Am I losing my fucking mind?
[phone chimes]
[laughs]
[Amelia's mom]Why don't you
have any sympathy for him?
He's been an emotional
wreck since you left.
- Mom, mom, I don't care.
- [Amelia's mom]That's so mean.
How would you even know?
Have you been talking to him?
[Amelia's mom]Well, you can't
just expect me to cut him off.
He was technically a
member of our family.
No, mom, no, he wasn't.
He was manipulative and
toxic, and he used me
to fuel his own raging vanity
and now he's using you.
[Amelia's mom]You
sound like a therapist.
Yeah, well, I'm in
therapy because of him.
- Because of you.
- [Amelia's mom]Pardon.
Nothing.
[Amelia's mom]Amelia.
It takes two to tango.
What does that mean?
[Amelia's mom]I'm
just saying that maybe
it's not entirely his fault.
Okay, I'm hanging up now.
[Amelia's mom]Wait, we-we got
off track here.
Can't you just give him a call?
He only wants to apologize.
No, mom, hell, no!
[Amelia's mom]Can I give
him your new number?
Christ, mom, no!
Fuck!
[Amelia's mom]Language.
Mom. I got to
go. I'm-I'm busy.
[Amelia's mom]
Amelia, please, I...
[sighs]
[groans]
- [Melinda] Dead.
- Oh!
Oh, I should have known.
It's a Monday, all
the clubs are dead.
[Melinda] What a lame night.
What are you doing?
I lost a sock.
I hate this creepy basement.
Yeah, me too.
I mean, it didn't
sound like rats.
God, I hope not.
And you've never heard
anything like that before?
No way.
Why did Mark say that
this house was haunted?
He was just trying to scare you.
But what was he saying
about that previous tenant
that disappeared?
[groans] Some girl
with pink hair
apparently she was
out of her mind
and she probably
had financial issues
and skipped town or something.
Don't believe a word he
said, he's such a liar.
Okay.
I had a hard time trusting
people before he came along,
and now, I mean, come on.
But I knew I could trust you.
I knew
right away you were
special. [chuckles]
Well, thank you.
Oh, I'm just so glad that
I found you and that
- now we're friends.
- Totally.
Not just roomies,
but real friends.
- Yeah, yeah, we are.
- Oh.
[sighs]
- Goodnight, friend.
- Goodnight.
[chuckles]
[whirring]
[indistinct chatter on TV]
[man on TV]...there tonight
with the temperature dropping
to a cold 19.
Sunshine tomorrow
at a high of 39
with wind out of the Northwest
at 14 miles per hour.
It's currently 25 degree.
[clanking]
[sighs]
[chatter continues on TV]
Ah, bingo.
[screams]
[gasps]
What happened?
Your face?
What are you talking about?
You have, like a
pretty bad rash.
Huh?
Yikes.
Well, it must be
like an allergic
reaction or something.
- What were you yelling about?
- I just found a dead rat.
- Oh, that's fucking nasty.
- Yeah, it was...
Don't even tell me about it. I
am never going down there again.
That's why I go to
the coin laundry.
Oh, I can't go to
work like this.
I have to do something.
Ugh..
It's cheap, which is great,
and it's nice enough,
but we have rats.
- Oh, no.
- Yep.
Found a dead one this morning,
and I've been hearing all
these other strange noises
in the walls.
So, I mean, it could be haunted,
but it's probably just the rats.
Well, they say if you find
one, then you probably
- have an infestation.
- What?
You can get rid of them,
though. It's-it's-it's not hard.
- I've-I've done it before.
- Okay. How?
Well, you look around
the exterior of the house
and you find out how
they're getting in
and then you seal that up.
And then you need
to dispose of them.
Oh, it's gross.
Honestly, I think I'd
rather it was haunted.
[chuckles]
Um, but enough about
me. What about you?
- Where do you live?
- Pretty close by.
Uh, few blocks from here.
I love this
neighborhood. It's, um...
I grew up here.
Is that how you
know my neighbors?
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
He and his wife used to run a
little corner store.
Uh, they were scary
when I was little.
They still kind
of are. [chuckles]
Uh, they're harmless.
I hope so. [Phone chimes]
My roommate is having a
crisis, and she's sick.
Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.
- Yeah, me too.
- Yeah.
Do you think we could do
this again sometime soon?
Yeah, that'd be,
that'd be great.
[door opens]
[sighs]
Hey.
How are you feeling?
This rash, now my throat's sore.
I think I'm coming
down with something.
Uh, well, I went to the bank.
- What happened?
- Our rent's gone.
- Did you move it or...
- No, of course not.
Oh, God.
I knew it was Mark, that fucker.
I owe you big time.
I can't believe he stole
from us, that prick.
[doorbell ringing]
It's probably the landlord.
Great timing.
Yeah.
[groans]
Work.
- Hey.
- Hi.
I just wanted to drop this
off for your roommate.
Um, you mentioned she
wasn't feeling well, so...
- Soup.
- Wow.
That's so sweet.
Yeah, it's an old family recipe.
Anyway, um, I hope
she feels better.
Wait.
Are you doing
anything right now?
Do you wanna go get
something to eat?
Sure. Yeah.
[laughing]
So, how'd you hear
about this place?
Oh, my roommate brought me
here, and I wasn't sure,
but this place is really great.
Yeah, yeah, this neighborhood's
changed a lot, actually.
It was great for
people watching.
Totally, totally. One
of my favorite hobbies.
[laughs]
So, when did you know
that you were an artist?
As far back as I can remember.
I used to do, like,
super detailed doodles
in the margins of
all my school books,
just like squeezing
in as many as I could.
- Yeah.
- I love that.
Okay, what about you?
How did you get started?
No, same as you.
Started small,
tiny little things
just to entertain myself,
and then over time,
I worked up to
bigger, more complicated pieces.
So, like, sculptures?
Hm, sort of.
I would like to see that.
I haven't shown many
people, actually.
Really?
- [glass shatters]
- [David] Oh.
Um, no, you should.
You-you totally should.
- Whenever you're ready.
- Thanks.
- Here, let me.
- Oh, no, I-I got this.
David, thank you so much.
I was so happy to get
away from the infirmary.
- The rat house?
- [Amelia] Stop.
[laughing]
[David] So do you really
think it's haunted?
- Sort of.
- Hmm.
You can always look up the house
and see if it's got
any weird history.
Yeah, I guess.
I had a really
great time tonight.
Me too.
Well, um... good night.
Call me.
I will.
Oh, my God.
It's not my cat.
No, no, it's not a cat.
Do you know where she is?
Goodnight.
Melinda?
Where were you?
Oh, no.
I was worried that you
weren't coming home.
- Where did you go?
- I was just out.
You can't leave me
here all by myself.
Ah...
Uh...
I think we need to
get this looked at.
- No, I...
- No.
Let's go to urgent care.
No, I don't trust doctors.
But it looks really painful.
You're home now,
everything's gonna be okay.
- Okay.
- I'm so tired.
- Okay, okay.
- I wanna go to bed.
Okay. No doctors
tonight, but promise me
you'll go in the morning
if it's still bad.
Okay. I promise.
Okay.
Let's get you to bed.
Shh! He's in my room.
- W-What?
- I saw him.
He looked right at
me. He's in my room.
Who?
The ghost.
I think you're feverish.
You need to go to a doctor.
No. This house is haunted.
- No, it isn't.
- Yes, it is.
That's why I wanted a
roommate. I'm so scared here.
Okay, let's go check your room.
No, I can't go back in there.
You are not yourself. You really
need to go to the hospital.
Fine. I'll go in the morning.
Okay. Good.
Can I sleep here?
Sure.
Thanks.
I'll take a Valerian root
pill, I'll sleep like a baby.
[exhales]
Oh.
Oh, what the...
I just bought these.
Ugh.
Oh Christ, what the fuck?
Fuck!
Jesus.
Oh, what the hell.
Nope, nope, nope, that's
enough Internet for today.
Hey.
How you doing?
Great.
Should we go to the doctor now?
I think I'm doing much better.
Yeah.
Hm, okay, well,
why don't you rest
I've got an appointment
with my therapist...
No. You're leaving me?
No, no, no, it's just a phone
session, I'll be right back.
Oh, okay.
[Amelia] Yeah. Get some
sleep, and I'll be back
to check on you.
[groans]
[Lila]I think you should
discuss this with your doctor.
It sounds an awful lot like
auditorium visual
hallucinations,
which are known side
effects of your medication.
But Melinda admitted that
she thinks the house
is haunted, too.
[Lila]Let's take a
step back for a moment
and look at your patterns.
Um, my toxic
relationship patterns?
[Lila]Yes.
[sighs] Colin, my mother.
They both manipulated me into
setting aside my
needs for theirs.
Oh, God.
And now Melinda is doing
the exact same thing.
Oh, God, I'm such an idiot.
[Lila]No, we all
cling to old habits.
Sometimes it takes a few
trips through the maze
to find a way out.
Now, why do I keep bumping
into these same walls?
[Lila]Your job now
is to establish
clear boundaries with people.
And how do you do that?
Melinda?
You need to go back
to your bed now.
What?
You need to move back
to your room now.
- Why?
- Because this is my room.
It's my bed. So come on.
Okay.
[gasps] What about the ghost?
There are no ghosts.
- There aren't?
- Nope. Just rats.
I need to figure out
how they're getting in.
[grunts]
What the fuck?
[breathing heavily]
- [rat squeaking]
- [gasps]
[exhales]
[muffled voices]
[groans]
[heavy footsteps]
Whoa.
[Karla] Bruno, you have to
stop sneaking over there.
[Karla] I mean it. [Bruno]
I saw him kill them.
[Bruno] Kill them all. [Karla]
Bruno, stop it. Stop it.
- [phone ringing]
- [Bruno] It's ringing.
[Karla] Where?
[Bruno] Downstairs.
[Karla] Bruno, settle down.
[squeaks]
Yeah, sorry, I didn't
answer. I've just...
- I've had the weirdest day.
- Really. What's going on?
Actually, can I
come to your place?
Um...
Sorry. Was that too forward?
No, no. You're being
very assertive.
And I think I like it.
[phone chimes]
[siren wailing]
[indistinct murmurs]
- Hey.
- Oh, hey.
- Hey.
- What's going on?
Fire in one of the units.
Oh, my God, is it under control?
Yeah, but we won't be
allowed back in for hours.
- You're kidding.
- I wish.
Well, this sucks.
Apparently it was a
hoarder who chain smokes.
It's a perfect combination.
You never know who your
neighbor is gonna be.
Well, Speaking of neighbors,
turns out mine are
pretty strange after all.
Really?
Let's, uh, let's take a walk.
- Okay.
- Yeah.
You must have misheard them.
I mean, he's got dementia.
He could have been
talking about anything.
I guess. But that tunnel?
I've heard about old tunnels
in some of these neighborhoods,
but most of them have
been sealed off by now.
Really? What are they for?
Some of them are built
during prohibition, I think.
What's wrong?
- Hang on.
- What?
What's going on?
You okay?
Oh, my God. I knew it.
Why are you following me?
- I just wanna...
- No, don't touch me.
- Can we just talk? Okay?
- No.
Your mom said you'd understand
if you just hear me out.
My mom? She gave you
my address, didn't she?
You've been following me.
- Just listen, okay? Listen.
- You can't... No.
- Amelia, can you just listen?
- Stop. Stop.
- Please. Let go. Let go!
- Listen to me.
Hey, get the fuck off of her.
Isn't it nice to see
you moved on so quickly.
This isn't over.
Sorry if I overstepped.
You were totally handl...
No, no, I'm-I'm glad
you did. Thank you.
That was impressive. You
were like a different person.
Fake it till you make it, right?
Let's go back to my place.
Okay.
Melinda?
Oh, um, I guess she's still out.
Um, we have the
place to ourselves.
You okay?
Oh, yeah, yeah.
You did say this place was,
um, was haunted, though, right?
[laughs]
- Maybe.
- [laughs]
[chuckles]
I know we just met,
but I, uh, feel like
I know you so well.
Yeah, me too.
If we're moving
too fast, we can...
we can slow down.
Yeah.
We can totally take it slow.
Okay.
- But I don't want to.
- Me neither.
Let's go
[David]It's the only solution.
You have to stand up to bullies.
But it's hard
because it's not in my nature.
No?
Yeah, not me.
- I'm a badass.
- [laughs]
You are.
Seriously, I...
I used to just... hide.
Yeah.
No, you didn't hide from Colin.
I think you scared
the shit out of him.
[laughs]
Uh, like I said...
fake it till you make it.
David?
Hey. Hey, yeah.
Figured you wouldn't mind
if I... took a shower.
Yeah, of course, make
yourself at home.
[exhales]
You know, I couldn't put
my finger on it at first...
but this house feels
smaller on the inside
than it looks on the outside.
Do you know what I
mean? Or am I crazy?
[chuckles] I love this house.
- Really?
- Yeah.
Well, I like it better
when you're in it.
[siren wailing]
What's going on?
Oh, my God.
[David ] What is
it? What is it?
- Oh, my God. There's police.
- [David] What?
Wait, what time is it? Did
Melinda come home last night?
[knocking on the door]
Good morning. Is this the
residence of a Melinda Fuller?
Y-yes, that's my roommate.
I'm Detective Henny.
We have some distressing news
about Miss Fuller.
She was found early this
morning across the street.
Deceased.
[David] Amelia.
Tell her to breathe.
Breathe, ma'am.
[David] Amelia.
[David] Amelia.
Her wallet was emptied out
on the ground next to her,
but we couldn't find her phone.
She-she always had a purse.
- I'll make note of that.
- And she sent me a text earlier.
She said that her ex-boyfriend
was gonna take her
to the hospital.
I'm gonna need his
name and address
and any other information
you have on this guy.
Okay.
Hey, um... should you
tell him about Colin?
No. No, Colin wouldn't do this.
Who's Colin?
Colin is my ex-boyfriend...
and he's been, um...
stalking me recently,
tracked down my address and
he won't leave me alone.
[sniffles]
Just give me his full name
and his last known address
and I'll take it from there.
In the meantime...
I'm gonna need your full
name and address also, David.
Of course.
David Chambers, 1700 Broadview.
It's the apartment
building a few blocks over.
We had a call there last night.
- Oh, my gosh, the fire.
- Yeah.
Nah, it wasn't real.
Someone pulled the alarm.
- [scoffs]
- I got to move out of there.
I can stay with you
as long as you need.
- If-if you want.
- I want that.
Okay. Okay.
I'm gonna go back to my place,
I'm gonna pack a bag, I'm
gonna clear my calendar,
- and then I'm all yours.
- Okay.
- All right?
- Okay.
Okay, I'll be right back.
- Okay?
- Yep.
Promise.
[door opens]
[door closes]
[sniffs]
[phone chimes]
[Karla] Bruno?
Come on, let's go home.
You can't sit here.
Hi, Officer Henny.
Have you spoken with my
neighbors in number 33?
They're this really
strange old couple.
[Officer Henny]Actually
just knocked on the door,
but there was no answer.
I'll send someone
over to try again
first thing tomorrow,
but in the meantime,
keep your doors locked.
[clink]
[man whimpers]
I think someone's in my house.
[Officer Henny]
What did you say?
No, they're downstairs. I
think they're coming up.
[Officer Henny] I'm
turning the car around.
- I'll be right there.
- Okay.
[Mark crying] Why?
Why, Melinda?
Mark?
How did you get inside?
- She gave me a key.
- Oh.
She wanted me to stay with
her because she was so afraid.
She loved me.
You're right. I know she did.
Now the police think,
I did it and I didn't.
- I swear, I would never.
- You-you should talk to them.
- Why?
- You were the last person
to see her when you took
her to the hospital.
I-I haven't seen her in days.
I mean, not-not since
I woke up sick here.
And I swear I-I
didn't take any drugs
- and I didn't take the money.
- Okay.
Look, I-I didn't kill her.
- I loved her.
- No...
- You have to tell them.
- Mark. Please, Mark.
- [Henny] Police, open the door!
- You have to tell them.
I'm sorry. We are up here!
[cries]
Please, Mark.
- On the ground!
- It wasn't me.
Oww!
It wasn't me, please.
Amelia, tell them, please.
Please, Amelia.
It wasn't me.
Tell them please.
I loved her.
[sighs]
[exhales]
[grunts]
[David]Hey, it's David.
Leave a message...
[sighs]
[grunts]
[rats squeaking]
- [knocking on the door]
- [soft gasps]
[exhales] Oh.
Sorry.
Uh, I heard what
happened to your friend.
I'm so very sorry.
Pound cake.
[hammering]
This should do for now,
but you should have a
locksmith take a look at it.
Thank you.
Bruno used to do all the
handiwork around our house,
but he hasn't been well,
so I've learned some new skills.
Can I make you a cup of
tea or something stronger?
You look like you need it.
Thank you.
Who's she?
[Karla] She lives
next door, Bruno.
The bad house.
I'm sure you heard about
the terrible tragedy
with the little family.
Were you here when it happened?
I remember when they moved in.
They seemed sweet at first,
but it quickly became apparent
that something was off.
The mother was so shy, mousy,
and the father had two sides.
One was very dark.
We hardly ever saw the boy,
he used to hide, especially
when the father was around.
This was back when the city
was experiencing a boom.
A developer bought
most of the block.
Bruno and I were two
of the only holdouts
who refused to sell.
Good for you.
But this little
family was renting
and the owner sold it
right out from under them.
I guess the father was
having financial troubles.
Well, they had nowhere to go,
so the stress got to
him and he snapped.
Just awful.
The boy has my cat.
[Karla] No, Bruno.
We won't get her back.
She's been gone for years.
[sighs]
He used to spend hours sitting
and reading with that cat.
It's why he's still
so connected to it.
I should probably go.
Thank you for the
drink and the story.
Such a sad story.
And the saddest part is
that the boy survived.
What?
He must have been hiding
when his father snapped.
Where is he now?
Upstairs.
That's right, Bruno.
Time to go upstairs
and get you to bed.
I suppose he went into
the foster care system.
[Karla] You take care, dear.
See you soon.
- She's pretty.
- [chuckles]
Hey.
Get the fuck away from me.
I brought you your
favorite donuts.
Colin, I don't want
your fucking donuts.
I was just waiting for
your roommate to leave.
Seriously, what roommate?
The guy who doesn't
use the front door.
What are you talking about?
[Colin] I'm talking about the
guy who lives on the top floor.
He goes around the
side of the house
and the attic light
turns on every night.
Okay, yeah.
I guess I've been watching you
but only to make
amends, I promise.
Colin, you need to leave me
the fuck alone.
Do you understand?
Good.
Goodbye.
[door creaks open]
[breathes heavily]
The fridge?
Oh, Jesus.
No fucking way.
[breathing heavily]
Sodium.
[sniffs]
Oh, my God.
Ugh.
[whimpers]
No. No!
- [screams]
- Amelia, just listen, okay?
- Just listen to me for a second.
- [muffled screaming]
Listen. Listen.
Ah!
[thuds]
Come on.
You okay?
You okay?
Colin?
Okay, okay, let's, uh...
Let's sit down a second.
[groans]
[Amelia panting]
Someone lives here...
in the walls.
The basement, there's a hideout.
And they killed Melinda.
- I found her purse...
- In the attic?
Colin wouldn't do that.
Hey, hey, he's gone
now, and you're safe.
- Okay?
- I wanna call the police.
We need to call the police,
but my-my phone is broken.
Hey, I'll-I'll call
them. I'll call them.
Okay? Okay? Just relax. Relax.
He wouldn't hurt me. He...
No. I don't-I don't
think he would hurt me.
Yes, he would.
In his car. Remember?
I didn't tell you that.
Well, you're in shock.
Okay?
So...
You stay here. I'm gonna
call the police right now.
You stay right here.
David.
How did you know that her
purse was in the attic?
[David] What do you mean?
I didn't say attic.
[knocking]
David.
Yeah, I'm a bit of a book nut.
Always have a couple on the go.
Nerd.
Can't help myself.
Maybe I have a problem.
Because I like shy guys I guess.
I mean, I could like call
you or-or text you or-or not.
I don't want to impose.
[Amelia]Where do you live?
[David]I grew up here.
I love this house.
[gasps]
Fake it till you make it.
[grunts] No, no, no.
No.
[David] You said you liked
it better with me here.
You wanted me to stay.
David.
You hid in the basement while
your dad killed your mom.
Didn't-didn't you?
My-my God, that-that must
have been horrifying.
[David] I tried to save her.
But at least I made sure
he got what he deserved.
Don't you see how
similar we are?
I told you we need to
stand up to the bullies.
What did you do?
[David] What did you think
of my pieces in the attic?
You poisoned Mark and
you stole our rent money.
[David] The one with the
crown, that's for my mother.
Still a work in progress.
And you-you put Lye in
Melinda's face cream
and you swapped
out her medication.
[David] I had to move the
pieces so we could be together.
But David, why did
you have to kill her?
[David] Because
she saw me, Amelia.
Don't you see? I-I'm
trying to protect you.
I don't need protecting.
Especially from you.
[grunts]
[screaming]
[panting]
- [mirror shatters]
- [screams]
- [groans]
- [grunts]
[screaming]
[door opens]
Amelia?
Amelia?
[whimpering]
[gasps]
[ruffles]
[female operator]911,
what's your emergency?
I...
I need the police, I'm
trapped in a freezer and
there's a man, who's...
- [pounding]
- [Amelia screams]
We can live here
forever, Amelia.
[David] Like a family.
We can share the house.
But I will have to keep
you in this freezer,
so you can't ever leave.
[pounding]
And now you do the same, but you
shut down and I talk
to you and I talk
and I don't even know if you're
fucking listening, Amelia.
Answer me, say
something, Amelia.
Let me out.
What did you say?
Colin, let me out!
- [Amelia screams]
- [grunts]
[screams]
[both scream]
[glass shatters]
Help!
[breathing shakingly]
[exhales]
Where will you go now?
I'm not sure.
Not home. Not here.
Someplace big and bright.
A little less cramped.
Sounds like a dream.
Well, can I help you with this?
No. I thought I'd
leave those for you.
What?
Well, you said, Bruno
liked to sit and read
with his cats, and I
can't bring the cat back
but I thought those might
bring him some comfort.
Oh.
You don't really know us very
well, but we'd appreciate it
if, wherever you land,
you stayed in touch.
I'll send a postcard.
- Okay.
- Goodbye dear.
I was captive by the past
Got lost in the darkness
Been trying to get
back ever since
Been trying to get back
Held tight to my own hand
To find who I am again
Been trying to get
back ever since
Been trying get back
Another morning
Of bright horizon
A sign to start again
Here I go, always know
I was meant for something
I can't sleep
Another me
Up on the
mountain screaming
I know, I know,
I know, I know
I won't, I won't, I
won't, I won't give up
So, here I go, watch me go
On to tomorrow
Change comes on
a daily basis
Don't run but
turn and face it
I'm not alone in this fight
I'm not alone
Up on the mountain
I hear you calling
A sign to start again
Here I go
Always know
I was meant for something
I can't sleep
Another me
Up on the
mountain screaming
I know, I know,
I know, I know
I won't, I won't, I
won't, I won't give up
So, here I go
Watch me go
On to tomorrow
Here I go, always know
Bright Horizon
I can't sleep, another me
Bright Horizon
I can't sleep, another me
I was captive by the past
Got lost in the darkness
Been trying to get
back ever since
Been trying to get back
Held tight to my own hand
To find who I am again
Been trying to get
back ever since
Been trying to get back
Another morning
Of bright horizon
[rats squeaking]
[squeaks]
[banging]
[horn honking]
You sure you want to get dropped
off in this part of town?
I'm actually meeting
a potential roommate
about a place right here.
It's surprisingly affordable.
Be careful.
Thanks for the ride.
[car door closes]
- [gasps]
- Where's my cat?
Uh, sorry. I-I don't know.
Why not?
Hey, hey, I'm sure
it'll turn up.
You know.
She's gone.
Dementia.
Let's get you to your
porch. All right.
Thank you.
Come on. Let's go.
[David] Let's get you inside.
[doorbell ringing]
Oh, my God.
- Hi.
- Hi. I'm Amelia.
I'm here about the place.
You're exactly like
I pictured you.
I'm Melinda.
It's nice to meet you in person.
You know this
neighborhood, right?
Don't be fooled by first
impressions though.
It's gritty, but it's
ready for a glow up.
I mean, in my price range,
I can't be too picky.
It's a crazy bargain.
I mean, this area is
super up and coming.
I bar tend at this cool
place up the street
and it's always
packed with hipsters,
which is how you know
it's gentrifying.
Come in. Let me
show you the place.
I saw you left your
bin open again.
We're all going to get rats.
Oh, I hate rats.
Okay, Karla, you got it.
Bruno.
Where the hell have you been?
[Melinda] Really got
to close this tight.
There's still quite a bit of
crime in the neighborhood,
but that's why it's
affordable, but not for long.
It's Bohemian Gothic.
I'm a bit of a hobby decorator.
Yeah, it's really nice.
So, country mouse
in the big city?
[chuckles] Sort
of, um, small town.
Everybody knows your business,
kind of like living
under a microscope.
Ugh, I hear ya. I come from
an absolute armpit of a town.
Everyone was exactly the same.
If you were even a
little bit different,
you were an outcast.
Yes. Yes.
I'm like the only
creative person I know.
And I just had to escape.
Well, you came to the right
place. This is artist central.
I'll plug you right
into the scene.
Wow. Yeah. Thanks.
So you said you work from home?
I work for an online
transcription service.
It's just for now, until I
can build up my portfolio
to apply to art
school in the spring.
You are adorable. [Chuckles]
We're gonna be the
best roommates.
Oh, okay, so you don't have
to do any other interviews?
No, I've already decided.
You're the one.
Wanna see your room?
- Yeah.
- Yeah.
Upstairs.
You ready for the big reveal?
This is me.
Awesome, right?
- Oh yeah.
- [chuckles]
It's the biggest. But first
come, first serve, of course.
Yeah, it's so nice.
I got the bed at a flea market.
It took, like four guys
to move it up here.
It's a monstrosity.
Speaking of beds,
any plans to have company
over, like a boyfriend?
No, I'm recently single.
Look at all the stuff
that we have in common.
I'm right in the middle
of a messy breakup myself.
Oh, I'm sorry. That's too bad.
Is it really, though?
I don't think so.
For you, Rose Quartz,
for love and healing.
Bigger better things, baby!
Emphasis on the bigger.
[laughs]
Love me my baths.
Am I right, babe?
Yeah, totally.
[chuckles]
And this is you.
It's cozy, but that's why I'm
cutting a deal on the rent.
But I mean, we could switch
rooms if you wanna pay more.
No, no, no, no, This is fine.
I don't have much stuff anyway.
- Mostly just books.
- Oh, yeah?
Yeah, I'm a bit of a book nut.
I always have a
couple on the go.
Nerd. [Chuckles]
I'm just kidding. Well, great.
And once we get the paperwork
and the deposit out of the way,
it's settled.
Eee, we're gonna
have the best time.
Roomies!
Oh.
Of a dangerous kind
If I get too close
I'd lose my mind
But I'll take that chance
Because you were
hard to find
It is so hard to find
Every lonely day
Now you're mine alone
And I'ma make you stay
With the kiss of fire
Never run away
[Amelia] Hello?
Melinda?
[Amelia grunts]
[sighs]
[floorboard creaks]
Hello?
Melinda?
[grunts]
[sighs]
Oh.
[breathing heavily]
- [pounding on the door]
- [Colin] Amelia.
Amelia.
[whimpering]
[phone vibrates]
Hello, mom.
[Amelia's mom] Did
you get there safely?
- [Amelia's mom]You didn't call.
- I'm unpacking.
[Amelia's mom]How are
you doing? Are you okay?
Yeah. Why wouldn't I be?
[Amelia's mom]There's
no need to be rude.
I have every right to check
in on you, especially
in your state.
You know, mom, um
I've got a lot of
unpacking to do,
so I should probably go.
[Amelia's mom]Amelia, please
just tell me you're
taking your medication.
Yeah. Goodbye, Mom.
[Amelia's mom]Amelia, please...
"Take with food."
What?
No, I locked this. I swear.
Hello, Melinda.
[gasps]
My cat.
I'm sure you'll find it soon.
I don't know where to look.
I'm really sorry.
I-I don't know.
Sun
I've been lying to
the beat I'll repeat
I've got sun in
my heart this long
Maybe I'm a coldness alone
Things got to
move on and time
Oh, sorry.
Oh, it's not a problem.
Lies
I don't wanna lie
I know you.
My neighbor was having
trouble finding his cat.
Right. Right.
Yeah, you rescued me.
No. No, no.
It's quite the
stack you got there.
Yeah, I can't help myself.
Maybe I have a problem.
[Amelia] I can think
of worse problems.
Nothing wrong with
a nice escape.
Escape from what?
Oh... people.
I guess I like to
be alone sometimes.
Yeah, that's cool.
Some people can't
handle being alone.
- Yeah, weirdos.
- Totally.
- Well, um, happy hunting.
- Yeah.
Maybe I'll see you around.
Yeah.
[Melinda] Yay. You're home.
I saw you're all
moved in upstairs.
Yeah, just grabbed
some groceries.
- [chuckles]
- Plus, I...
went into that cafe
with all the books.
Isn't it so cute?
I love their match a latte,
so you have to try one.
- Okay.
- Oh, I made some space
- in the fridge for your stuff.
- Great.
Oh, and rents do Tuesday.
Cash, if you don't mind.
- Sure.
- Taste this.
Mhm.
I made enough for both of
us, so you don't have to cook
on your first night here.
Aww. You don't have to do that.
I love cooking.
I just hate cleaning up
so you can do the dishes.
Also, dishwasher is broken.
Yay! Your first night here.
It's like a sleepover.
[chuckles]
Okay, I wanna hear
the whole story.
So how long were
you with this guy?
Like two years.
Whoa. What happened?
The relationship I have
with my dad, you know that.
I've told you that five fucking
thousand times, all right?
Let me out!
It turns out he wasn't
quite who I thought he was.
Fresh trauma. I get it.
- Yeah.
- [Melinda] You know what?
We're like sisters.
I've just been through the
same thing with my ex, Mark.
- Oh, no.
- He's a big fat liar
and he wants me back. But...
I just can't trust
him anymore, you know?
[Melinda] So pathetic.
This is empty.
Let's hit the bar.
Can't wait to introduce
you to all the cool kids.
Oh, hey, I don't know.
There's no way
you're staying home.
Okay.
[chuckles]
[chuckles]
You ready to roll?
Uh, yeah, I am.
I'm just looking for something.
I swear I put it in this drawer.
Oh, my God. I'm always
losing things too.
I'm sure it'll turn up.
Yeah, I guess.
[Melinda] Let's go, roomie.
Oh yeah, are you
in fluent babe?
Feeling cold till you...
Just have a diversity
And the family life
I'm feeling cold
I'm feeling cold
This way about
to be the norm
[indistinct chatter]
You have to take a
shot and just get money
And I can see
in your face...
Melinda, I'm gonna get going.
- I'm gonna...
- I love you.
- I'll see you at home.
- I love you, love you,
- love you...
- I don't...
Go for a second round
[sighs]
[panting]
[gasps] Fuck!
[kettle whistling]
[groans]
[floor creaking]
Is someone there?
[gasps]
Oh.
[Karla] Bruno.
Bruno, where are you?
Bruno?
- [thuds]
- [gasps]
[grunts]
Oh, Jesus!
[Melinda] Amelia, I'm home.
Um, I'm up here.
No, no, no, no, no, we're not.
I didn't get a chance to
introduce you guys at the bar.
This is my ex, Mark, and we're
not getting back together.
He's just crashing here 'cause
he's in no shape to drive.
I drink when I'm sad.
I'm Amelia. Nice to meet you.
Yeah, I, um,
I was hearing all these
weird noises upstairs and...
[chuckles] Did you tell
her this place was haunted?
- What?
- It's probably just mice.
Uh, yeah, right.
Look, I don't believe
in ghosts, but there's
definitely some weird shit
happening in this house.
Look, don't believe
a word he says.
I'm serious.
You know the last tenant went
cuckoo and disappeared.
- Stop it.
- [Mark] Look it up.
[Melinda] You're
gonna scare her.
- Good.
- He just needs to sleep it off.
- [chuckles]
- Don't worry.
Well, I'm pretty tired,
so I'll probably just go to bed.
Better put this big
knife away first.
- [Melinda] Night.
- Goodnight.
- Bang, bang, bang...
- [laughs]
- Stop.
- She's gonna kill you.
- Oh, my God. No she isn't.
- She's gonna slash you.
- Stop it.
- [laughs]
[Melinda and Mark
moaning and screaming]
[Melinda screaming]
[Melinda] Help!
Oh, my God! Oh, my God!
- What?
- What took you so long?
I've been screaming for you.
- Oh, what happened?
- I don't know.
I just woke up and
he was like this.
- I think he overdosed.
- Oh, my God.
Well, don't just
stand there. Call 911!
- I'm calling! I'm calling!
- Oh!
Oh, my God.
No! No!
[low police radio chatter]
[sirens moving away]
- I'm such an idiot.
- No.
It's just been so
hard to break up
because he's in
such crazy denial.
He insists that he's
never done drugs.
But I found a needle in his bag.
- No.
- Yes.
And he was like,
"That's not mine.
"I don't know where it
came from." And I was like,
"Bullshit. You're such a liar."
But it's like he's
even lying to himself.
I'm really sorry.
No, uh...
I'm sorry.
I shouldn't have
brought him here.
I was out of my mind.
He makes me crazy.
Yeah, I know what that's like.
My ex, Colin.
He was really charming at first.
He even had my mom
wrapped around his finger
and he still does actually.
She thinks he's God's gift.
Yeah, he was so...
confident.
And I thought it was because
he was really just shy
and he was overcompensating...
because I like
shy guys, I guess.
But no, he really was arrogant,
like a legitimate narcissist.
What do you mean?
Well, it started with praise.
He would give me compliments
and tell me how special I was...
Right.
But then over time,
those compliments
become suggestions.
You know how I should dress
or how I should even cut my hair
until it's not praise at all.
It's just criticism and I'm
walking around on egg shells,
just trying to avoid
his disapproval.
Oh, I hate this guy.
He even had me convinced that I
was never gonna be an artist...
and that going to art
school is this big waste.
I felt so trapped.
You know?
Oh.
- Hi.
- Hi.
I thought that was mine.
- But that one's probably mine.
- [chuckles]
- Let me just get that.
- [chuckles]
Okay.
Same.
Whoa.
And matching match as.
How do you like it?
It's sweeter than I
thought it would be.
[chuckles] Actually,
I meant the book.
- It's so inspiring.
- Right?
I-I've-I've read all of
his stuff and this one's
my favorite because it's
about breaking the rules.
Yes, yes, technique
is essential,
- but it can't be constricting.
- Totally, totally.
You have to learn the rules
before you break them.
It's subversive.
So cool.
So um, obviously
you're an artist.
Aspiring.
Well, you're probably
way more legit
than most of the
posers around here.
[chuckles] No.
Um, what about you?
Are you an artist?
Uh, kind of, yeah.
I don't really show
my stuff to anyone.
Um, I don't know who
would appreciate it.
It's, um, it's weird.
I love weird stuff.
Have you ever been to
the Boiler Room Gallery?
I volunteer there sometimes.
- Cool.
- Yeah.
Yeah, it-it's like one
of my favorite galleries.
Well, sometimes I
get free tickets
if... you ever wanna go.
Yeah, that would be really nice.
Okay, erm...
maybe I could call you
or-or text you or-or not.
- I mean, I-I don't wanna impose.
- No, no. It's fine.
I'll give you my number.
Okay.
Your book.
- Cool.
- Yeah.
[man on video]We inherit
half of our genomic material
from our father and the
other from our mother.
[Melinda] I said no, all right?
[man on video]It's almost a
blueprint responsible
for the protein based
biological building blocks...
[Melinda] I've given
you enough chances.
You okay in there?
You're quiet as a mouse in here.
I didn't know you were at home.
I was just catching up on
some transcription work.
I mean, he still won't
admit that he has a problem.
[sighs]
When I first found his drugs,
I mean, he was so mad
I thought he was gonna hit me.
He didn't.
But I was really scared.
- It's stupid.
- No, it's not stupid.
One time in Collins car,
he locked all the doors
and he wouldn't let me out.
- And-and that was really scary.
- I can imagine.
I was so messed up by it, I
had to go on anti anxiety meds.
Really?
Unfortunately, I can't seem
to find them at the moment.
You know what we need?
A palate cleanser, both of us.
Let's go dancing,
blow off some steam.
No. I-I really need
to catch up on this.
I've fallen behind.
Hmm.
Can't you transcribe at the bar?
Maybe if I finish early,
I'll come out and join you.
Promise?
- Yep.
- [chuckles] Good.
[grunts]
[water running]
[deep breaths]
[clatter]
[floorboard creaking]
[turns off tap]
[footsteps]
Melinda?
[footsteps]
Hello?
[soft thud]
- [phone chimes]
- [gasps]
Oh, God.
[chuckles]
Am I losing my fucking mind?
[phone chimes]
[laughs]
[Amelia's mom]Why don't you
have any sympathy for him?
He's been an emotional
wreck since you left.
- Mom, mom, I don't care.
- [Amelia's mom]That's so mean.
How would you even know?
Have you been talking to him?
[Amelia's mom]Well, you can't
just expect me to cut him off.
He was technically a
member of our family.
No, mom, no, he wasn't.
He was manipulative and
toxic, and he used me
to fuel his own raging vanity
and now he's using you.
[Amelia's mom]You
sound like a therapist.
Yeah, well, I'm in
therapy because of him.
- Because of you.
- [Amelia's mom]Pardon.
Nothing.
[Amelia's mom]Amelia.
It takes two to tango.
What does that mean?
[Amelia's mom]I'm
just saying that maybe
it's not entirely his fault.
Okay, I'm hanging up now.
[Amelia's mom]Wait, we-we got
off track here.
Can't you just give him a call?
He only wants to apologize.
No, mom, hell, no!
[Amelia's mom]Can I give
him your new number?
Christ, mom, no!
Fuck!
[Amelia's mom]Language.
Mom. I got to
go. I'm-I'm busy.
[Amelia's mom]
Amelia, please, I...
[sighs]
[groans]
- [Melinda] Dead.
- Oh!
Oh, I should have known.
It's a Monday, all
the clubs are dead.
[Melinda] What a lame night.
What are you doing?
I lost a sock.
I hate this creepy basement.
Yeah, me too.
I mean, it didn't
sound like rats.
God, I hope not.
And you've never heard
anything like that before?
No way.
Why did Mark say that
this house was haunted?
He was just trying to scare you.
But what was he saying
about that previous tenant
that disappeared?
[groans] Some girl
with pink hair
apparently she was
out of her mind
and she probably
had financial issues
and skipped town or something.
Don't believe a word he
said, he's such a liar.
Okay.
I had a hard time trusting
people before he came along,
and now, I mean, come on.
But I knew I could trust you.
I knew
right away you were
special. [chuckles]
Well, thank you.
Oh, I'm just so glad that
I found you and that
- now we're friends.
- Totally.
Not just roomies,
but real friends.
- Yeah, yeah, we are.
- Oh.
[sighs]
- Goodnight, friend.
- Goodnight.
[chuckles]
[whirring]
[indistinct chatter on TV]
[man on TV]...there tonight
with the temperature dropping
to a cold 19.
Sunshine tomorrow
at a high of 39
with wind out of the Northwest
at 14 miles per hour.
It's currently 25 degree.
[clanking]
[sighs]
[chatter continues on TV]
Ah, bingo.
[screams]
[gasps]
What happened?
Your face?
What are you talking about?
You have, like a
pretty bad rash.
Huh?
Yikes.
Well, it must be
like an allergic
reaction or something.
- What were you yelling about?
- I just found a dead rat.
- Oh, that's fucking nasty.
- Yeah, it was...
Don't even tell me about it. I
am never going down there again.
That's why I go to
the coin laundry.
Oh, I can't go to
work like this.
I have to do something.
Ugh..
It's cheap, which is great,
and it's nice enough,
but we have rats.
- Oh, no.
- Yep.
Found a dead one this morning,
and I've been hearing all
these other strange noises
in the walls.
So, I mean, it could be haunted,
but it's probably just the rats.
Well, they say if you find
one, then you probably
- have an infestation.
- What?
You can get rid of them,
though. It's-it's-it's not hard.
- I've-I've done it before.
- Okay. How?
Well, you look around
the exterior of the house
and you find out how
they're getting in
and then you seal that up.
And then you need
to dispose of them.
Oh, it's gross.
Honestly, I think I'd
rather it was haunted.
[chuckles]
Um, but enough about
me. What about you?
- Where do you live?
- Pretty close by.
Uh, few blocks from here.
I love this
neighborhood. It's, um...
I grew up here.
Is that how you
know my neighbors?
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
He and his wife used to run a
little corner store.
Uh, they were scary
when I was little.
They still kind
of are. [chuckles]
Uh, they're harmless.
I hope so. [Phone chimes]
My roommate is having a
crisis, and she's sick.
Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.
- Yeah, me too.
- Yeah.
Do you think we could do
this again sometime soon?
Yeah, that'd be,
that'd be great.
[door opens]
[sighs]
Hey.
How are you feeling?
This rash, now my throat's sore.
I think I'm coming
down with something.
Uh, well, I went to the bank.
- What happened?
- Our rent's gone.
- Did you move it or...
- No, of course not.
Oh, God.
I knew it was Mark, that fucker.
I owe you big time.
I can't believe he stole
from us, that prick.
[doorbell ringing]
It's probably the landlord.
Great timing.
Yeah.
[groans]
Work.
- Hey.
- Hi.
I just wanted to drop this
off for your roommate.
Um, you mentioned she
wasn't feeling well, so...
- Soup.
- Wow.
That's so sweet.
Yeah, it's an old family recipe.
Anyway, um, I hope
she feels better.
Wait.
Are you doing
anything right now?
Do you wanna go get
something to eat?
Sure. Yeah.
[laughing]
So, how'd you hear
about this place?
Oh, my roommate brought me
here, and I wasn't sure,
but this place is really great.
Yeah, yeah, this neighborhood's
changed a lot, actually.
It was great for
people watching.
Totally, totally. One
of my favorite hobbies.
[laughs]
So, when did you know
that you were an artist?
As far back as I can remember.
I used to do, like,
super detailed doodles
in the margins of
all my school books,
just like squeezing
in as many as I could.
- Yeah.
- I love that.
Okay, what about you?
How did you get started?
No, same as you.
Started small,
tiny little things
just to entertain myself,
and then over time,
I worked up to
bigger, more complicated pieces.
So, like, sculptures?
Hm, sort of.
I would like to see that.
I haven't shown many
people, actually.
Really?
- [glass shatters]
- [David] Oh.
Um, no, you should.
You-you totally should.
- Whenever you're ready.
- Thanks.
- Here, let me.
- Oh, no, I-I got this.
David, thank you so much.
I was so happy to get
away from the infirmary.
- The rat house?
- [Amelia] Stop.
[laughing]
[David] So do you really
think it's haunted?
- Sort of.
- Hmm.
You can always look up the house
and see if it's got
any weird history.
Yeah, I guess.
I had a really
great time tonight.
Me too.
Well, um... good night.
Call me.
I will.
Oh, my God.
It's not my cat.
No, no, it's not a cat.
Do you know where she is?
Goodnight.
Melinda?
Where were you?
Oh, no.
I was worried that you
weren't coming home.
- Where did you go?
- I was just out.
You can't leave me
here all by myself.
Ah...
Uh...
I think we need to
get this looked at.
- No, I...
- No.
Let's go to urgent care.
No, I don't trust doctors.
But it looks really painful.
You're home now,
everything's gonna be okay.
- Okay.
- I'm so tired.
- Okay, okay.
- I wanna go to bed.
Okay. No doctors
tonight, but promise me
you'll go in the morning
if it's still bad.
Okay. I promise.
Okay.
Let's get you to bed.
Shh! He's in my room.
- W-What?
- I saw him.
He looked right at
me. He's in my room.
Who?
The ghost.
I think you're feverish.
You need to go to a doctor.
No. This house is haunted.
- No, it isn't.
- Yes, it is.
That's why I wanted a
roommate. I'm so scared here.
Okay, let's go check your room.
No, I can't go back in there.
You are not yourself. You really
need to go to the hospital.
Fine. I'll go in the morning.
Okay. Good.
Can I sleep here?
Sure.
Thanks.
I'll take a Valerian root
pill, I'll sleep like a baby.
[exhales]
Oh.
Oh, what the...
I just bought these.
Ugh.
Oh Christ, what the fuck?
Fuck!
Jesus.
Oh, what the hell.
Nope, nope, nope, that's
enough Internet for today.
Hey.
How you doing?
Great.
Should we go to the doctor now?
I think I'm doing much better.
Yeah.
Hm, okay, well,
why don't you rest
I've got an appointment
with my therapist...
No. You're leaving me?
No, no, no, it's just a phone
session, I'll be right back.
Oh, okay.
[Amelia] Yeah. Get some
sleep, and I'll be back
to check on you.
[groans]
[Lila]I think you should
discuss this with your doctor.
It sounds an awful lot like
auditorium visual
hallucinations,
which are known side
effects of your medication.
But Melinda admitted that
she thinks the house
is haunted, too.
[Lila]Let's take a
step back for a moment
and look at your patterns.
Um, my toxic
relationship patterns?
[Lila]Yes.
[sighs] Colin, my mother.
They both manipulated me into
setting aside my
needs for theirs.
Oh, God.
And now Melinda is doing
the exact same thing.
Oh, God, I'm such an idiot.
[Lila]No, we all
cling to old habits.
Sometimes it takes a few
trips through the maze
to find a way out.
Now, why do I keep bumping
into these same walls?
[Lila]Your job now
is to establish
clear boundaries with people.
And how do you do that?
Melinda?
You need to go back
to your bed now.
What?
You need to move back
to your room now.
- Why?
- Because this is my room.
It's my bed. So come on.
Okay.
[gasps] What about the ghost?
There are no ghosts.
- There aren't?
- Nope. Just rats.
I need to figure out
how they're getting in.
[grunts]
What the fuck?
[breathing heavily]
- [rat squeaking]
- [gasps]
[exhales]
[muffled voices]
[groans]
[heavy footsteps]
Whoa.
[Karla] Bruno, you have to
stop sneaking over there.
[Karla] I mean it. [Bruno]
I saw him kill them.
[Bruno] Kill them all. [Karla]
Bruno, stop it. Stop it.
- [phone ringing]
- [Bruno] It's ringing.
[Karla] Where?
[Bruno] Downstairs.
[Karla] Bruno, settle down.
[squeaks]
Yeah, sorry, I didn't
answer. I've just...
- I've had the weirdest day.
- Really. What's going on?
Actually, can I
come to your place?
Um...
Sorry. Was that too forward?
No, no. You're being
very assertive.
And I think I like it.
[phone chimes]
[siren wailing]
[indistinct murmurs]
- Hey.
- Oh, hey.
- Hey.
- What's going on?
Fire in one of the units.
Oh, my God, is it under control?
Yeah, but we won't be
allowed back in for hours.
- You're kidding.
- I wish.
Well, this sucks.
Apparently it was a
hoarder who chain smokes.
It's a perfect combination.
You never know who your
neighbor is gonna be.
Well, Speaking of neighbors,
turns out mine are
pretty strange after all.
Really?
Let's, uh, let's take a walk.
- Okay.
- Yeah.
You must have misheard them.
I mean, he's got dementia.
He could have been
talking about anything.
I guess. But that tunnel?
I've heard about old tunnels
in some of these neighborhoods,
but most of them have
been sealed off by now.
Really? What are they for?
Some of them are built
during prohibition, I think.
What's wrong?
- Hang on.
- What?
What's going on?
You okay?
Oh, my God. I knew it.
Why are you following me?
- I just wanna...
- No, don't touch me.
- Can we just talk? Okay?
- No.
Your mom said you'd understand
if you just hear me out.
My mom? She gave you
my address, didn't she?
You've been following me.
- Just listen, okay? Listen.
- You can't... No.
- Amelia, can you just listen?
- Stop. Stop.
- Please. Let go. Let go!
- Listen to me.
Hey, get the fuck off of her.
Isn't it nice to see
you moved on so quickly.
This isn't over.
Sorry if I overstepped.
You were totally handl...
No, no, I'm-I'm glad
you did. Thank you.
That was impressive. You
were like a different person.
Fake it till you make it, right?
Let's go back to my place.
Okay.
Melinda?
Oh, um, I guess she's still out.
Um, we have the
place to ourselves.
You okay?
Oh, yeah, yeah.
You did say this place was,
um, was haunted, though, right?
[laughs]
- Maybe.
- [laughs]
[chuckles]
I know we just met,
but I, uh, feel like
I know you so well.
Yeah, me too.
If we're moving
too fast, we can...
we can slow down.
Yeah.
We can totally take it slow.
Okay.
- But I don't want to.
- Me neither.
Let's go
[David]It's the only solution.
You have to stand up to bullies.
But it's hard
because it's not in my nature.
No?
Yeah, not me.
- I'm a badass.
- [laughs]
You are.
Seriously, I...
I used to just... hide.
Yeah.
No, you didn't hide from Colin.
I think you scared
the shit out of him.
[laughs]
Uh, like I said...
fake it till you make it.
David?
Hey. Hey, yeah.
Figured you wouldn't mind
if I... took a shower.
Yeah, of course, make
yourself at home.
[exhales]
You know, I couldn't put
my finger on it at first...
but this house feels
smaller on the inside
than it looks on the outside.
Do you know what I
mean? Or am I crazy?
[chuckles] I love this house.
- Really?
- Yeah.
Well, I like it better
when you're in it.
[siren wailing]
What's going on?
Oh, my God.
[David ] What is
it? What is it?
- Oh, my God. There's police.
- [David] What?
Wait, what time is it? Did
Melinda come home last night?
[knocking on the door]
Good morning. Is this the
residence of a Melinda Fuller?
Y-yes, that's my roommate.
I'm Detective Henny.
We have some distressing news
about Miss Fuller.
She was found early this
morning across the street.
Deceased.
[David] Amelia.
Tell her to breathe.
Breathe, ma'am.
[David] Amelia.
[David] Amelia.
Her wallet was emptied out
on the ground next to her,
but we couldn't find her phone.
She-she always had a purse.
- I'll make note of that.
- And she sent me a text earlier.
She said that her ex-boyfriend
was gonna take her
to the hospital.
I'm gonna need his
name and address
and any other information
you have on this guy.
Okay.
Hey, um... should you
tell him about Colin?
No. No, Colin wouldn't do this.
Who's Colin?
Colin is my ex-boyfriend...
and he's been, um...
stalking me recently,
tracked down my address and
he won't leave me alone.
[sniffles]
Just give me his full name
and his last known address
and I'll take it from there.
In the meantime...
I'm gonna need your full
name and address also, David.
Of course.
David Chambers, 1700 Broadview.
It's the apartment
building a few blocks over.
We had a call there last night.
- Oh, my gosh, the fire.
- Yeah.
Nah, it wasn't real.
Someone pulled the alarm.
- [scoffs]
- I got to move out of there.
I can stay with you
as long as you need.
- If-if you want.
- I want that.
Okay. Okay.
I'm gonna go back to my place,
I'm gonna pack a bag, I'm
gonna clear my calendar,
- and then I'm all yours.
- Okay.
- All right?
- Okay.
Okay, I'll be right back.
- Okay?
- Yep.
Promise.
[door opens]
[door closes]
[sniffs]
[phone chimes]
[Karla] Bruno?
Come on, let's go home.
You can't sit here.
Hi, Officer Henny.
Have you spoken with my
neighbors in number 33?
They're this really
strange old couple.
[Officer Henny]Actually
just knocked on the door,
but there was no answer.
I'll send someone
over to try again
first thing tomorrow,
but in the meantime,
keep your doors locked.
[clink]
[man whimpers]
I think someone's in my house.
[Officer Henny]
What did you say?
No, they're downstairs. I
think they're coming up.
[Officer Henny] I'm
turning the car around.
- I'll be right there.
- Okay.
[Mark crying] Why?
Why, Melinda?
Mark?
How did you get inside?
- She gave me a key.
- Oh.
She wanted me to stay with
her because she was so afraid.
She loved me.
You're right. I know she did.
Now the police think,
I did it and I didn't.
- I swear, I would never.
- You-you should talk to them.
- Why?
- You were the last person
to see her when you took
her to the hospital.
I-I haven't seen her in days.
I mean, not-not since
I woke up sick here.
And I swear I-I
didn't take any drugs
- and I didn't take the money.
- Okay.
Look, I-I didn't kill her.
- I loved her.
- No...
- You have to tell them.
- Mark. Please, Mark.
- [Henny] Police, open the door!
- You have to tell them.
I'm sorry. We are up here!
[cries]
Please, Mark.
- On the ground!
- It wasn't me.
Oww!
It wasn't me, please.
Amelia, tell them, please.
Please, Amelia.
It wasn't me.
Tell them please.
I loved her.
[sighs]
[exhales]
[grunts]
[David]Hey, it's David.
Leave a message...
[sighs]
[grunts]
[rats squeaking]
- [knocking on the door]
- [soft gasps]
[exhales] Oh.
Sorry.
Uh, I heard what
happened to your friend.
I'm so very sorry.
Pound cake.
[hammering]
This should do for now,
but you should have a
locksmith take a look at it.
Thank you.
Bruno used to do all the
handiwork around our house,
but he hasn't been well,
so I've learned some new skills.
Can I make you a cup of
tea or something stronger?
You look like you need it.
Thank you.
Who's she?
[Karla] She lives
next door, Bruno.
The bad house.
I'm sure you heard about
the terrible tragedy
with the little family.
Were you here when it happened?
I remember when they moved in.
They seemed sweet at first,
but it quickly became apparent
that something was off.
The mother was so shy, mousy,
and the father had two sides.
One was very dark.
We hardly ever saw the boy,
he used to hide, especially
when the father was around.
This was back when the city
was experiencing a boom.
A developer bought
most of the block.
Bruno and I were two
of the only holdouts
who refused to sell.
Good for you.
But this little
family was renting
and the owner sold it
right out from under them.
I guess the father was
having financial troubles.
Well, they had nowhere to go,
so the stress got to
him and he snapped.
Just awful.
The boy has my cat.
[Karla] No, Bruno.
We won't get her back.
She's been gone for years.
[sighs]
He used to spend hours sitting
and reading with that cat.
It's why he's still
so connected to it.
I should probably go.
Thank you for the
drink and the story.
Such a sad story.
And the saddest part is
that the boy survived.
What?
He must have been hiding
when his father snapped.
Where is he now?
Upstairs.
That's right, Bruno.
Time to go upstairs
and get you to bed.
I suppose he went into
the foster care system.
[Karla] You take care, dear.
See you soon.
- She's pretty.
- [chuckles]
Hey.
Get the fuck away from me.
I brought you your
favorite donuts.
Colin, I don't want
your fucking donuts.
I was just waiting for
your roommate to leave.
Seriously, what roommate?
The guy who doesn't
use the front door.
What are you talking about?
[Colin] I'm talking about the
guy who lives on the top floor.
He goes around the
side of the house
and the attic light
turns on every night.
Okay, yeah.
I guess I've been watching you
but only to make
amends, I promise.
Colin, you need to leave me
the fuck alone.
Do you understand?
Good.
Goodbye.
[door creaks open]
[breathes heavily]
The fridge?
Oh, Jesus.
No fucking way.
[breathing heavily]
Sodium.
[sniffs]
Oh, my God.
Ugh.
[whimpers]
No. No!
- [screams]
- Amelia, just listen, okay?
- Just listen to me for a second.
- [muffled screaming]
Listen. Listen.
Ah!
[thuds]
Come on.
You okay?
You okay?
Colin?
Okay, okay, let's, uh...
Let's sit down a second.
[groans]
[Amelia panting]
Someone lives here...
in the walls.
The basement, there's a hideout.
And they killed Melinda.
- I found her purse...
- In the attic?
Colin wouldn't do that.
Hey, hey, he's gone
now, and you're safe.
- Okay?
- I wanna call the police.
We need to call the police,
but my-my phone is broken.
Hey, I'll-I'll call
them. I'll call them.
Okay? Okay? Just relax. Relax.
He wouldn't hurt me. He...
No. I don't-I don't
think he would hurt me.
Yes, he would.
In his car. Remember?
I didn't tell you that.
Well, you're in shock.
Okay?
So...
You stay here. I'm gonna
call the police right now.
You stay right here.
David.
How did you know that her
purse was in the attic?
[David] What do you mean?
I didn't say attic.
[knocking]
David.
Yeah, I'm a bit of a book nut.
Always have a couple on the go.
Nerd.
Can't help myself.
Maybe I have a problem.
Because I like shy guys I guess.
I mean, I could like call
you or-or text you or-or not.
I don't want to impose.
[Amelia]Where do you live?
[David]I grew up here.
I love this house.
[gasps]
Fake it till you make it.
[grunts] No, no, no.
No.
[David] You said you liked
it better with me here.
You wanted me to stay.
David.
You hid in the basement while
your dad killed your mom.
Didn't-didn't you?
My-my God, that-that must
have been horrifying.
[David] I tried to save her.
But at least I made sure
he got what he deserved.
Don't you see how
similar we are?
I told you we need to
stand up to the bullies.
What did you do?
[David] What did you think
of my pieces in the attic?
You poisoned Mark and
you stole our rent money.
[David] The one with the
crown, that's for my mother.
Still a work in progress.
And you-you put Lye in
Melinda's face cream
and you swapped
out her medication.
[David] I had to move the
pieces so we could be together.
But David, why did
you have to kill her?
[David] Because
she saw me, Amelia.
Don't you see? I-I'm
trying to protect you.
I don't need protecting.
Especially from you.
[grunts]
[screaming]
[panting]
- [mirror shatters]
- [screams]
- [groans]
- [grunts]
[screaming]
[door opens]
Amelia?
Amelia?
[whimpering]
[gasps]
[ruffles]
[female operator]911,
what's your emergency?
I...
I need the police, I'm
trapped in a freezer and
there's a man, who's...
- [pounding]
- [Amelia screams]
We can live here
forever, Amelia.
[David] Like a family.
We can share the house.
But I will have to keep
you in this freezer,
so you can't ever leave.
[pounding]
And now you do the same, but you
shut down and I talk
to you and I talk
and I don't even know if you're
fucking listening, Amelia.
Answer me, say
something, Amelia.
Let me out.
What did you say?
Colin, let me out!
- [Amelia screams]
- [grunts]
[screams]
[both scream]
[glass shatters]
Help!
[breathing shakingly]
[exhales]
Where will you go now?
I'm not sure.
Not home. Not here.
Someplace big and bright.
A little less cramped.
Sounds like a dream.
Well, can I help you with this?
No. I thought I'd
leave those for you.
What?
Well, you said, Bruno
liked to sit and read
with his cats, and I
can't bring the cat back
but I thought those might
bring him some comfort.
Oh.
You don't really know us very
well, but we'd appreciate it
if, wherever you land,
you stayed in touch.
I'll send a postcard.
- Okay.
- Goodbye dear.
I was captive by the past
Got lost in the darkness
Been trying to get
back ever since
Been trying to get back
Held tight to my own hand
To find who I am again
Been trying to get
back ever since
Been trying get back
Another morning
Of bright horizon
A sign to start again
Here I go, always know
I was meant for something
I can't sleep
Another me
Up on the
mountain screaming
I know, I know,
I know, I know
I won't, I won't, I
won't, I won't give up
So, here I go, watch me go
On to tomorrow
Change comes on
a daily basis
Don't run but
turn and face it
I'm not alone in this fight
I'm not alone
Up on the mountain
I hear you calling
A sign to start again
Here I go
Always know
I was meant for something
I can't sleep
Another me
Up on the
mountain screaming
I know, I know,
I know, I know
I won't, I won't, I
won't, I won't give up
So, here I go
Watch me go
On to tomorrow
Here I go, always know
Bright Horizon
I can't sleep, another me
Bright Horizon
I can't sleep, another me
I was captive by the past
Got lost in the darkness
Been trying to get
back ever since
Been trying to get back
Held tight to my own hand
To find who I am again
Been trying to get
back ever since
Been trying to get back
Another morning
Of bright horizon