Ghoster (2022) Movie Script
1
[narrator] Legends tell
that in the midst
of the 15th century
the wickedest of dragons
blackened the skies
across southern England
with his reign of terror.
His name was Yuto.
- [thunderclap]
- [evil laugh]
This continued
until the brave
Sir Arthur Miller
- slayed Yuto,
the last of his kind...
- [Yuto roars]
...finally bringing peace
to the land.
Death, however,
could not constrain
this powerful beast,
and, with the help
of an evil wizard,
his ghost passed back
into our world.
"Seek out your slayer's
offspring,"
the wizard told
the ghost dragon.
"Capture their life force
within this diamond.
A male and a female,
no more than 50 years apart.
Repeat this cycle
for five centuries,
and your own life force
shall be restored."
And so, for 500 years,
this is just
what Yuto has done--
Terrorize the offspring
of Sir Arthur Miller
in order to once again become
a living and breathing dragon.
[distant evil laughter]
[thunderclap]
[grunting, panting]
[grunting with effort]
[yelps]
- [Yuto growls]
- [Ghoster yelps]
Sorry, Yuto!
But it ends here!
[laughs]
I'm afraid it's you
who ends here.
- [roars]
- [yelps]
[yelps]
I won't let you
trap any more souls!
[laughs]
What? No!
[laughing]
[low growl]
[evil chuckle]
I don't know
how you escaped...
but you will get
back in the box.
- [grunting]
- [Yuto laughing]
Foolish boy!
There is no hope
without the light knife.
- [grunts] The what?
- Yes!
The only thing that can
destroy the diamond
and set
the life force free.
I probably shouldn't
have said that.
- Where is it?
- Hidden away,
where only a member
of your bloodline
could ever find it.
I shouldn't have
said that, either.
No matter.
Even if you manage
to escape that box again.
[Ghoster grunting]
You'll forever be tied
to the realm between worlds.
[Yuto laughs]
Into the realm
of shadow and fear,
bind your spirit
to the mirror.
I'm sorry, Abigail!
[grunting]
[laughing malevolently]
Winston Miller, the owner
and final surviving heir
of Echoville Manor,
passed away this evening.
Mr. Miller was jailed in 1970
when his great nephew
William disappeared
under suspicious circumstances
which remain unsolved
to this day.
William was only
seven years old
when he was last seen
on the property by a butler.
And even after extensive
and wide-ranging searches,
his remains were never found.
Despite insisting on being
overseas at the time,
Mr. Miller was accused
of foul play.
Elderly locals here
in Messina Falls
still recall the shocking
incident in their sleepy
hollow town.
But for most people,
it's a forgotten footnote
in time.
Winston Miller is said to have
no known surviving relatives,
so the manor will revert
to local banking authorities,
should no one come forward.
This is Summer Randall,
News Channel 3.
Back to you.
Is that the last of it
from the market store?
Yeah.
Shame that we have
to shut it down...
because your mom would never
have let that happen.
Here. Thanks.
Hmm...
- Hmm.
- Power's cut, too.
Well...
Then we'll just have
to eat all that ice cream
before it melts.
- Yeah?
- Sounds like a plan.
Let's go.
I think it's about time
we put those first editions
up for sale.
Mm, no. I don't think
you should do that.
What's the point
of collecting them
if they're worthless
when you need them?
I'd feel--
I don't know.
We'll get through it.
We've gotten
through worse.
You sound
like your mom.
[chuckles]
[burps]
Now you sound like me.
[laughs]
[sighs] Okay.
Uh-uh, I'll do it.
Thank you.
Remember what your mom
always said?
- Tomorrow's not today.
- Right.
- Good night.
- Good night, Dad.
Good night, Mama.
[ghostly voice] Elizabeth.
Come to the door.
Come to the door.
Come to the door, Elizabeth.
Come to the door,
Elizabeth.
Come to the door.
Come to the door, Elizabeth.
Come to the door.
Elizabeth. Come to the door.
Hello?
Come to the door,
Elizabeth.
Hello?
[eerie whispering]
Was that someone
at the door?
This was pinned
to the door.
"EM"?
"Dear Abigail...
We regret to inform you
that your great uncle
Winston Miller
has passed away."
I did not know
Mom had a great uncle.
Hmm.
"After much investigation,
you have been found to be
his final surviving relative.
As such, you are now
the sole heir
to Echoville Manor
in Messina Falls,
which has been
in your family
since 1685."
Hmm. These pictures
say 1965.
A mansion?!
"The custodian Juan Sanchez
to meet you
to hand over the keys
in the coming days."
And then
it's just signed "EM"?
Is this real?
- I mean--
- I think it's real.
You know,
we could sell this place
and then have enough money
to pay back the bank.
And I could reopen my shop.
I don't know.
This place has been
in mom's family for like...
ever.
Fair point.
- How about we sleep on it?
- Okay.
- Good night.
- See you in the morning.
- Dad.
- Hmm.
- Dad.
- Hmm.
- Dad, wake up.
Wake up.
- Hmm.
I think we should
go check out Echoville.
And then we can
decide what to do.
Mm.
When do you wanna go?
No time like the present.
I've just been looking up
what I can about the manor.
There's not much.
A few blogs,
but they just say
that it's haunted.
Boo! [laughs]
Dad, please.
You don't believe
that hogwash, do you?
Of course not.
Good girl.
So, um,
I've been thinking
about our options
once we get there.
Okay.
So, we can just move
right into Echo House.
Echoville.
Echoville,
and make it our own.
Of course, we might
get a little lonely
with all
those empty rooms.
- Maybe we could
Airbnb them.
- We could.
Or...
I could turn it
into a recording studio
and invite artists
from all over the world
to come and record
their albums,
and we could feed them,
and we could accommodate--
And what happens
when summer's finished
and I go back to school?
Or we could just not
get ahead of ourselves.
Uh, okay, so option B
is that we put it
on the market,
because I feel that
we could make enough money
to pay off the vultures
at the bank,
and then have
enough left over
to start a new life.
You're not sold
on selling, are you?
No, it's just--
I wish Mom were here.
She's always with us.
You sure
you don't wanna
come with?
Just gonna
take a look around.
Okay.
But don't get lost.
[boy 1]
Hey, come back here!
[Mateo panting]
[indistinct shouting]
[boy 2] You can run,
but you can't hide!
You can't ride forever.
Come back with that owl!
Get back, you jerk!
Out of the way!
- Watch out!
- [gasps]
- [gasps]
- Happy Birthday!
[bikers indistinct]
Lizzy.
You ready?
I'm so sorry.
- Are you okay?
- Nothing we can't
resolve in court.
[bikers] Hey! Hey!
Get back here!
Later.
- [scoffs]
- Let's go.
Echoville Manor.
[laughs]
Hope the house is
in better shape
than the sign.
[chuckles]
[gate creaking]
Uh.
Hmm. No.
Hmm. No, no, no.
Hmm?
[Elizabeth]
It's a lot bigger
than I thought it would be.
[James] The picture
doesn't even
do it justice.
It is a lot of work
for just one man.
Oh, sorry, folks.
I'm Juan Sanchez,
the custodian here
at Echoville Manor.
Oh, I'm James Oren.
It's a pleasure
to meet you.
And you must be Abigail.
I'm Elizabeth,
her daughter.
Okay. So where is Abigail?
Hmm. Who's this?
[door opens, creaks]
Welcome
to Echoville Manor.
- Wow.
- [door closes]
You can say
that again.
Wow.
[Juan] The manor
was originally
built in the 1500s.
Then after,
Joseph Miller,
your great-great-great-great-
great grandfather,
shipped the building here
to Messina Falls
brick by brick
in the 1800s.
Why?
Legend has it that it was
to get far away
from a ghost.
However, it didn't really
help the situation
that they rebuilt it
on an ancient druid
burial site.
I'm joking.
[nervous laughter]
So, what are your plans?
We thought
that we would move in
and stay here a few weeks,
and, you know, maybe
clean the place up a little
and figure it out from there.
Well, I am on hand to help you
with whatever you need.
Um, well,
thank you, Mr. Sanchez.
- Juan, please.
- Juan.
But we're-- we're really
not in a position
to pay someone right now.
Oh, no. Did you not
read the whole letter?
The estate covers
my services.
- Are you serious?
That's awesome. What?
- [Juan chuckles]
It is my pleasure.
Why don't you
take a look around?
I still have some work
to do on the roof
before it gets dark.
Okay. Thanks.
[scoffs]
Okay.
Hey, race you
to find the best room.
You're on.
Ready?
Three, two--
Hey! Cheater!
I found my room!
Me too.
[melody playing]
[eerie whispering in distance]
[James chuckles]
[British accent]
Mirror, mirror
on the wall...
Floor.
Who's the fairest
of them all?
[funny voice]
It's Elizabeth,
you knucklehead.
- [sighs]
- [chuckles]
Hey, I'm gonna go get
the bags out of the car.
I'll be down in a sec.
[screams]
[panting]
What? What?
What is it?
I--
It was a-- a spider.
A spider?
Was it the size
of a cat?
At least.
Well, uh, I think you
scared it away,
as well as anything else
in a 10-mile radius,
so, um, you're gonna help me
with those bags?
- [both] Oh.
- Here, let me get
that for you.
This looks fun.
I love puzzles.
She's my little
puzzle princess.
- [chuckling]
- You are.
I'm Connie.
I live right
across the way.
Hi, I'm James Oren.
And this is
my daughter,
Elizabeth.
Hello.
Can I help with anything?
- You could get the door.
- Oh, sure.
[mouths]
What was that?
[James]
Okay.
- I'll just take
these upstairs.
- Yeah.
So you just live
across the road.
With--
with your husband?
Oh, no.
- Boyfriend? Girlfriend?
- [chuckles]
It's just me,
I'm afraid.
- Yeah.
- [chuckles]
They do say
it's 13 years bad luck
to move into a new house
and then stare
into the mirrors right away.
Oh, I--
Do they?
Dates back to King Henry VIII's
reign in England, 150--
1509 to 1547.
Wow. [chuckles]
Well, you know your stuff.
My Mom, she was a bit
of an English history buff,
so kind of rubbed off.
That's lovely.
So I guess you already
know, then,
that the residents
in those days
deemed it bad luck
to move into a new house
that didn't already have
its mirrors covered up.
- Really?
- Oh, yes.
It was considered
extremely unlucky.
But you know, those are
old wives' tales.
You never know
which ones to believe in
and which ones not to,
right?
He's a cutie.
Oh, that's... Arthur.
It's silly.
- That's your mom?
- Yeah.
She's beautiful.
You have her eyes.
Gosh, I'm so sorry.
[stammers]
I get so nosey
sometimes.
Just tell me to stop.
It's okay.
So, how long should
we keep them covered?
So that we avoid
the bad luck?
Oh, they say
at least a week.
Should we go cover
the others?
There you go.
That's it.
[Ghoster] Elizabeth,
don't be scared.
Over here. Hello.
Come to the mirror.
Elizabeth.
[doorbell rings]
Hello?
[footsteps descending
on stairs]
Afternoon.
Is your father in?
Dad!
Mr. Alessi.
How did you--
We have ways
to track people.
Um, well, would you like
to go in the study?
No, I'll be brief.
Seems you've come
upon a windfall.
Well...
It's not so much me
as it is my late wife's
family.
Again, my condolences.
However,
I'm here to inform you
that based on the contract
that you signed with us,
any inheritance
that you befell
can be seized
to cover your debts.
And I understand that.
We're going to fix
the place up
and sell it to get
the money to pay you,
with interest, of course,
but... it takes time
to get these things ready.
You-- you understand?
Despite what you might
think of me, Mr. Oren,
I am not
an unreasonable man.
So here's what I'll do.
I'll give you a month
to fix this place up,
find a buyer,
whatever you need to do.
Yes. Thank you.
However, if this place
has not sold after a month,
Asquid Savings and Loan
will seize this place
in its entirety
to cover our agreement.
But I mean,
you can't just--
Or we can seize it today.
Very well.
Shall we say,
stroke of midday
after 28 days?
Yes.
And thank you,
sincerely.
Good day.
Well...
we better get busy.
Only a month? Hmm.
I hope that's enough time.
I don't know, Clarence.
The things these kids
post out on them InnerTubes,
oh, boy,
I do not get that.
Yes, sir.
Well, howdy, folks.
- Just this lot?
- Uh-huh.
Oh, with--
All right. Thank you.
I haven't seen you folks
around these parts.
Passing through?
Not exactly.
We're just doing
some renovations on a house
that we inherited.
Oh, very nice.
Well, now that you know
where we are,
you can keep
that paint flowing.
[chuckles]
Yes, sir.
Oh, looks like 57.92.
Thank you.
Which part of town
is the property?
Happy to lend a hand.
Well, that's very nice.
It's--
Actually, it's
Echoville Manor.
Thanks for shopping at Nix.
Did I say something
to offend him?
Next.
Here, let me help
with that paint.
Thank you.
Whoa!
- The BMX bandit returns.
- Sorry again
about yesterday.
Aren't you the people
moving into Echoville Manor?
Yeah.
Um, hey, why did
the guys inside
have such a problem
with that?
People around here,
especially the older ones,
think it's haunted.
Boy disappeared there
many years ago.
Hasn't been lived in since.
- How do you know that?
- I'm a bit
of a ghost story nerd.
Plus my father's
the custodian.
Oh, Juan is your father.
Yeah. These...
are for him.
Um, here, let's--
let's give you
a-- a ride back.
- Thank you.
- How about that?
Yeah, I'd appreciate that.
Thank you.
Okay,
get all the--
Oh, hey,
I almost forgot.
I have your owl statue.
Actually,
it belongs to you.
Well, to Echoville.
I was getting it back
after those two took it.
Oh. What's so special
about it?
There's a key inside.
I don't know what it opens,
but I couldn't let
those two just take it.
Well, thank you,
then, I guess.
[laughs]
Do you want
to stay for tea?
- Oh, I don't
really drink it.
- Oh, no.
Sorry, it's what my Mum--
Mom-- used to call dinner.
She was English.
Never mind.
Just come on.
[Ghoster]
Now don't be scared, okay?
But you cannot sell the--
- [screams]
- Um, not again.
What?
I-- it--
The tap.
I don't see anything.
Sorry, it was the--
uh, it was a-- a spider.
- Another spider.
- Oh.
It's a big house,
honey.
We're probably gonna
have a few roommates.
I can spray
the house tomorrow.
Yeah.
- You okay?
- Uh, yeah.
Just gave me a scare.
I'll be fine.
These will be
ready soon.
- Thank you.
It was delicious.
- Thank you.
- Bye, Mateo.
- Thanks again.
See you tomorrow.
Now is my chance.
[Ghoster grunts]
Okay, Baron Zumati.
Forces ain't gonna
stop me tonight.
[game trilling]
- [game] Software update
complete.
- [game music playing]
Update?
Wonder what they've added.
Okay, where are you,
ghouls?
I need to speak with you.
What? They can talk now?
This software update is sweet.
Could you stop that,
please?
It's like I can
actually touch them.
This update is wild!
Enough with the poking!
I need your help.
- Now, if I might--
- [screams]
[groans]
Not again!
[Juan] What's going on
in there?
Nothing.
Just this game.
I got scared by the game.
Keep it down
or I'll take it away.
Okay.
I need you
to remain calm.
Are you gonna hurt me?
No. I just need
to talk to you.
I need your help.
Who are you?
[scoffs]
It's not important.
Just call me
Ghoster for now.
Why are you here?
I jumped into the mirror
on your bike at Echoville.
The place really is haunted.
Wait, does this mean
my house is haunted
now too?
Oh, man!
Dad's gonna kill me.
[groans]
He just remodeled
the kitchen.
This house isn't haunted.
At least,
I don't think so.
But listen,
this is important.
- You can't let the Orens
sell Echoville Manor.
- Why?
Because I've been
trapped there
for 50 years
when an evil ghost dragon
called Yuto imprisoned me
when I tried to destroy
a diamond he hid at Big Ben.
So, he tied me to the realms
between your world and mine
by trapping me in mirrors
with a curse
which can't be broken
unless I get the light knife
by outsmarting him.
Come again?
- I've been trapped...
- Right.
- ...by an evil force...
- Got it.
- ...when I tried to steal
his diamond...
- Okay.
- ...from Big Ben.
- Mm-hmm.
- I need to best him...
- Oh.
- ...and get the light knife...
- Getting it.
- ...to be released
from the mirrors...
- Got you.
...so I can destroy
his diamond.
Okie-dokie.
Just one more thing.
It's some kind
of hidden camera show,
isn't it?
Okay, Aaron.
You can come out now.
You got me.
How are they doing this?
This is a projection
or something?
This is not a joke!
So you're really real.
I assure you, I am.
But how can I help?
I need your help
to talk to Elizabeth.
Every time she sees me,
she screams.
It's really quite annoying.
Okay, but why do you
need her help?
Well, here's the thing.
Whoa, hey.
- Hi, Mr. Oren.
Is Elizabeth in?
- Yes.
Lizzie?
Mateo's here.
She's in the kitchen.
- Hey.
- Hi.
What's up?
Do you know about
Da de los Muertos?
The Day of the Dead.
Yeah, a little bit. Why?
We believe that death
is just part of the journey
of life,
and that rather than death
ending life,
new life comes from death.
It's a nice way
to look at it.
Exactly. There's
dancing and feasts,
and it gives us
a bit of relationship
- with what happens
after death.
- Right.
So that when things occur,
which would usually
seem strange,
they're actually
not so strange.
You mean strange like
how you're being now?
No, I mean, yes.
- I'm being strange,
but with good reason.
- Hope so.
What I'm really
trying to say is--
Oh, just spit it out,
will you?
That went a lot smoother
when we practiced it
last night, Mateo.
- That? You-- it's--
- Elizabeth.
Elizabeth, meet--
Ghoster.
I'm sorry to have
frightened you
when I tried to introduce
myself before.
[whimpers]
Mm... mm?
Right.
Now that's out of the way,
let's get down to business.
I need your help.
You'd better
stay calm for this.
This is pretty wild.
Okay, so first things first.
You can't sell this manor.
- Why?
- Say it slowly.
We need to wait
until the next full moon,
so that the doorway
to the chamber in the basement
will appear.
Why? What happens there?
We have to pass
the extremely dangerous
challenges
and retrieve
the light knife from Yuto.
That's the only time
we can do it.
But the good news is
that the next full moon
is in three weeks.
Friday the 13th.
Oh, spooky.
Well, I guess
that's ominous.
So what's the knife light
and what is a Yuto?
You're forgetting
the extremely dangerous
challenges.
- How could I?
- It's light knife.
And Yuto is a ghost dragon,
and for centuries,
in an effort to achieve
being reborn,
he steals the souls
of children in my family,
which he encases
within his diamond.
Which is in the bell tower
of Big Ben in London.
Yes, I know
where Big Ben is.
Except it's not
in the real London,
but in a painting of it.
Only--
We don't know
where the painting is.
Uh-huh.
Yes, it was hanging
in the house,
but after the last time
I entered to try and destroy
the diamond,
someone took it down.
Look, I don't have time
for this...
nonsense.
I have so much work to do
to help my dad
fix up the manor,
so I wish you both
luck with...
this.
Please, I can't do it
without you.
Looks like it's
just us men, Ghoster.
No offense, Mateo,
but we're going to need
all the brain power we can get
to pass the extremely
dangerous challenges.
We went over this.
Right.
She's the brains.
I'm the brawn.
Exactly.
At least, Yuto told me
where the light knife is.
He told you
how to defeat him?
Doesn't seem like the smartest
ghost dragon, does he?
You might change your mind
after you see
the first challenge.
Yeah, there's a good chance
we might get squished.
I'm not gonna be able
to squish this.
You're not doing
a very good job
of convincing me.
Please, Elizabeth!
This isn't just for me.
It's for all the lost souls
trapped in Yuto's diamond.
They're my family.
I don't know. I can't
disappoint my Dad.
Hold on.
You have three
and a half weeks
to sell the manor, right?
So that means we have time
to help Ghoster
and still fix
this place up.
If, and that's a big if,
but if I agree to help,
you two both have to work
double time to help me
and my dad
get this place
ready to sell.
- Deal.
- Right.
Where should we start?
[sneezes]
Great work, team.
Only 27 more rooms to go.
[phone ringing]
Hey, Anita.
Yeah, that's fine.
Show him in.
See if he wants
some refreshments.
Okay.
Mr. Lee.
- Take a seat.
- Thank you.
Time is of the essence,
so I will be prompt.
I represent
a powerful client.
We are looking
for the instant acquisition
of land in Messina Falls.
Now, our reasoning
is... confidential.
But I assure you
that our urgency
is paramount.
Great, I'll put you
in contact with somebody
on our business team.
We're actually interested
in a very particular site.
Echoville Manor.
As far as I understand,
you are in the process
of acquiring it?
Working on the paperwork
right now.
But you know these things
take time, so I'm sure
we'll have it done--
We need you to speed up
the process.
[locks click]
We expect to break ground
in two weeks, Mr. Alessi.
Good day.
[door opens and closes]
So let me
get this straight.
Yuto, a ghost dragon,
trapped your life force
in a diamond
that's hidden
in a painting of London.
But you have no idea
where this painting
of London is.
No, but even if I did,
I still need the light knife
to break the diamond within it.
I learned that the hard way
the last time I escaped
and Yuto caught me
in the painting.
That's when he tied me
to the mirrors.
If you're tied
to the mirrors at Echoville,
how were you able
to get to Mateo's house?
If one mirror
passes another,
I can jump into it.
So you can
jump into this mirror?
I can!
Who's that?
- My Mom.
- She's beautiful.
She passed away
a while ago.
I'm so sorry.
Hey, Ghoster,
are there others like you?
You mean ghosts?
A few, but we're not
all connected.
I wouldn't be able
to track her down,
if that's
what you're asking.
Oh.
So how did you
end up here?
Well, I was little.
Seven, I think,
so my memories
aren't that great.
My parents,
they passed away.
I was sent to live here.
I was terrified,
so I would hide
most days.
One day I went
to the cellar to hide...
and I never came back.
Then what happened?
It's a blur.
I was pulled
into something,
like a fly caught
in a spider web.
So you had no family?
I had a baby sister,
barely six months.
But she passed away, too.
That's so sad.
I'm sorry.
It's quite all right.
Thank you, Elizabeth.
So the cellar,
what's down there?
The owl painting.
It's like the painting
of London with one difference.
You need a key
to pass into it.
There,
that's the one.
I don't understand.
How does the key
work with the painting?
Only during the full moon
will the door be revealed.
If we have the key,
we'll be able
to enter the painting.
That's where
the challenges are.
What do you know
about them?
Only that I can't
pass them alone.
It will take teamwork
and, honestly,
a little luck.
There's puzzles and traps
that, let's just say,
- there's a chance
that you could--
- What?
End up like me.
Okay.
We just need to know
how to beat the challenges.
I wish I knew more.
But the information
within the four walls
of Echoville is limited.
Believe me,
I've gone through
every book here.
And I know
just where to look.
Come on.
Let's head into town.
Wi-Fi in this place
is terrible.
Wi-Fi?
Uh... I think
you missed a spot.
And I think you didn't.
You are covered
from head to toe.
I think that that chimney
has soot in it
from the dawn of time.
Mm-hmm.
It sure is a shame
you have to sell the place.
I wish there was
another way...
because there is
so much history here.
As a child, that was
my favorite painting.
As a child?
I-- I thought this place
had been abandoned
for 50 years?
- Um--
- Going into town
for some air.
Oh, hey, we need
some more white paint!
And... sandpaper.
- [door opens]
- Sure, Dad.
- And ice cream.
- [door closes]
[chuckles]
So let me get this right.
Everyone now has a device
in their pockets
that has the answer
to literally every question
that any person
has ever asked
in the history of time.
And they mostly use them
to look at cat pictures?
[chuckles] Well,
not every question.
I can't find anything
about Yuto.
Well, we just have
to keep looking.
[laughs]
[Ghoster laughs]
- Hey.
- Hey.
Lizzie, um,
have a seat.
"Due to your failure
to submit
the supporting documentation
within the allotted time,
all property,
including Echoville Manor,
will be seized
within seven days."
They can't!
He gave you his word!
Unfortunately,
these vultures can do
whatever they want.
They don't care
about people like us.
We have to do something.
We can't, Lizzie.
We must!
Dad, you don't understand!
We can't let them take it!
At least, now just now.
We have to fight
for the next...
eleven days.
Eleven?
[scoffs]
Then what happens?
Then what happens?
[Ghoster] The doorway
to defeat Yuto will open.
Who said that?
Dad.
Dad.
- Dad!
- What?
Remember how you said
you didn't believe
in ghosts?
Pleasure to meet you,
Mr. Oren.
- Oh!
- Dad!
Well, that went as well
as it could.
So that's why we need
just a little more time.
And once we do all that,
then you can
let them have the house.
You know,
this... is crazy.
But your mom
wouldn't have let us
just give up without a fight.
So you're in?
I'm in.
One, two, three!
- [all] Go team!
- Okay.
So, now what?
I've got
just the thing.
When I was in college,
I was the Halloween king.
This should buy us
some time.
[gasps]
[giggles]
You need a hand?
We're doing
research, actually.
Ooh, fun.
What for?
For the Scare Squad.
Scare Squad?
What's that?
The bank broke
its promise to dad,
and it's trying
to repossess Echoville
before we can sell it.
Oh, no.
- When are they coming?
- As early as tomorrow.
- So before Friday the 13th.
- Exactly.
Well, is the Scare Squad
recruiting?
Do you want to join?
[chuckles] Well, I can't
just sit around
and do nothing
and let them kick you out
without a chance
to sell the place.
Welcome the newest member
of the Scare Squad, Connie.
[both laugh]
Oh, and I should probably
introduce you to Ghoster.
Hello.
How do you do?
Oh. [chuckles]
Hello.
[man] Hello!
We're here from the bank
to repossess the property.
Mr. Oren!
[gates creaking]
Come on.
Mr. Oren.
Hello.
Boo.
What's that creepy sound
that you hear?
What's that foul stink
in the air?
When everything around you
feels a little bit odd
You're the next victim
of the Scare Squad
Mr. Oren.
It's time to leave.
We could do this the easy way
or the not so fun way.
Do you have
to check yourself
in every mirror?
I want to suck your blood!
[screaming]
What's that thing
hiding under your bed?
How are the voices doing
in your head?
When everything around you
feels a little bit odd
You're the next victim
of the Scare Squad
[evil laughter]
Scare Squad.
[Mr. Alessi]
Let me guess.
You got frightened away
by ghosts.
You know, yours
is the 10th team
to come back saying
that that place is haunted.
But I know it's not.
Come here.
[sighs]
So they want
to play games.
It looks like I'll be
paying them another visit.
Mr. Alessi,
what can we do for you?
What's this about my men
being scared away
each time I send 'em?
Uh, I don't know.
They come in here
just fine,
but then they all
leave in a hurry.
Every single one of 'em
coming back saying
that this place
is haunted.
Haunted? Echoville?
I think they're
pulling your leg.
You're welcome to go in
and see for yourself.
Yeah, I think I will.
Would you like us
to show you around?
No. That won't be
necessary.
Knock yourself out.
Let's see if this place
really is haunted.
Haunted my--
This is crazy.
This place
isn't haunted at all.
Tried to tell you that.
Just have your stuff packed
and ready to go by tomorrow.
No more excuses.
No games.
- [cell phone ringing]
- [exhales sharply]
This is Alessi.
My client is growing
impatient, Mr. Alessi.
Why have you not acquired
Echoville Manor yet?
Minor details, Mr. Lee. But I
can assure you,
I will have the manor
in my possession
by this time tomorrow.
We paid you
a considerable sum
to make sure
that this went smoothly.
We do not like it
when things do not
go smoothly.
And I appreciate that.
Just give me
a final 24 hours
and then you and the Golden
Dragon Corporation
can commence demolition.
[Ghoster] Golden Dragon?
[gasps] Yuto!
What'd you say?
I didn't say anything.
No, just now, you--
you said Yuto.
Yuto?
I have no idea
what you're talking about,
you strange little man.
But you have 24 hours
and not a second more!
Otherwise, we will be
forced to reclaim
our generous little offer...
with interest.
[exhales sharply]
Guys, it's Yuto!
That's why the bank
is kicking you out.
So he can destroy the mansion,
trapping me in here forever.
How do you know?
I heard him say the name
of the company who wants it--
The Golden Dragon
Corporation.
Dragon!
Yuto is a ghost dragon?
[Mateo] So, Dad,
you might be wondering
why there is a ghost
talking to us,
so don't be scared, but--
Me? Scared?
Ghoster and I
go way back.
- You do?
- Sure!
I even tried
to help him escape
on the last full moon.
But we didn't get far out.
Couldn't figure out
the first challenge.
But we never told you,
because we thought
you'd freak out.
Why would I freak out?
Ghoster's one of the last
living owners of Echoville.
He was?
Yes, my great uncle
owned it,
but they locked him up
when they thought
that he had caused me harm.
But it wasn't him!
It was Yuto!
And I've been
trapped here
ever since.
Wait, if your great uncle
is my mom's great uncle too--
Does that make you...
my uncle?
But I was told my sister
died with my parents.
And Abigail was told
that she was sent away
to live with her great
grandmother to protect her.
I-- I have a family.
Well, I guess that means when,
or if you beat the--
Yeah, what's his name again?
Yuto.
Him, if you beat him,
this manor reverts to you,
as the living heir.
What do you mean,
living heir? I'm dead!
Well, I mean, if you free
your life force,
you could come back
to life.
Or not.
Uh, I probably said
too much there.
I don't think
it works that way.
Once the life forces
are freed,
we will all be reunited
with the rest
of our departed families
in the spirit world.
But if this house was mine,
I promise--
My family would always
have a home here at Echoville.
Really?
All this time, I thought
I was alone in these worlds.
But now,
I've found my family.
I never want you
to leave me again.
I would insist you stay,
whether I'm dead or alive.
That's very generous.
Thank you, Ghoster.
Actually,
what's your real name?
William.
It's a pleasure
to meet you, William.
We did it.
- Dad.
- Huh?
Right.
It's Friday the 13th.
We've got one shot at this.
Are we ready?
Ready as we'll
ever be.
You, Juan, and I
should probably
stay behind,
guard the house.
Keep anyone
from the bank away.
Yeah.
Okay.
Let's go get Ghoster.
They'll be fine.
This is the moment
everything has been
building to.
We need to focus
on the goal.
It's gonna be scary.
You can't let that
stop you.
Yuto must be
defeated tonight.
[sighs]
You can do this,
William. You can.
- Ready?
- Ready.
Okay, so...
what do we do,
Ghoster?
The light of the full moon
needs to hit the painting.
Look, it's happening.
Wow.
They don't make paintings
like that anymore.
Elizabeth,
hold out the key.
Here we go.
Here it is-- The doorway
to the first challenge.
Let's go.
[thunder rolling]
[thunderclap]
What's with the owl?
I wonder if the statues
have something
to do with it.
I know the letters
on the shields
must be part of the solution.
This one says K.
- What?
- K!
[echoes]
This one has an A.
[echoing]
This one has an E.
[echoing]
Ooh!
- This one says B.
- Wait, Mateo.
Was it something I said?
I think we need
to say them in order.
Yeah.
Yeah.
It's a scrambled word.
The letters are...
B, K, E, and A.
I've got it. Bake.
It's worth a try.
B, A, K, E!
[echoing]
- I don't think
it was bake.
- Wait!
Guys, the owl statue.
Notice what's missing?
Beak, of course!
It has to be beak.
It better be,
or we're gonna be
shish kebabs.
Wait a minute, kebab!
K, A--
- It's beak.
- Yeah. Too many As.
[harrumphs]
B, E, A, K!
[echoing]
[laughs]
[trilling]
Well, that was easy.
"Kabab"? Really?
Uh? Hmm.
[distant howling]
What do you think
this means?
It seems like the levers
control the mirrors.
- Let's find out.
- Be careful.
It's cool.
I get it.
We need to position
the mirrors
so that the light bounces
around the room.
What are we aiming for?
[Ghoster] Uh, my guess
would be this.
[Elizabeth]
Right.
The owl led the way
last time. Why not this time?
Well, what are we
waiting for?
[panting]
Thanks.
There has to be a clue
to what order we pull
the levers.
Look, here's something.
The numbers one,
two, and six.
It's not much to go on.
I found something.
It looks like
these are numbers.
Roman numerals.
I got this. Okay.
We know one works.
One.
Two.
Six.
[screams]
I thought you said
you got this!
I don't understand!
It's one, two, six!
We're hosed.
Don't give up.
We can figure this out.
That's easy
for you to say.
You can fly!
Plus, you're already dead.
That was uncalled for.
Mom, I could really
use your help here.
- One.
- What are you doing?
- Two.
- Are you trying to kill us?
- Do you trust me?
- Together.
Four!
How did--
When I looked in the mirror,
it came to me.
The reflection
of six is four.
You're a genius.
I never would have
figured that out.
Aren't you glad
you trusted me?
I didn't, really.
I just thought
that if I was gonna die,
I wanted to be
holding your hand.
If you're scared
and want to hold my hand,
all you have to do is ask.
I'm not scared.
I wasn't the one
screaming earlier.
Bring it on!
Let's do this!
There you are.
Thank heavens
I found you.
Connie?
Quick, we need to get back
to the house and help
your father.
What's going on?
The bank sent
a dozen men.
James needs our help.
You'll have to finish
this later.
I-- We can't just leave.
It's an emergency.
He wouldn't have
sent me otherwise.
Let's go.
How'd you get down here?
The door in the painting,
it's still open, okay?
Come on. There is
no time to lose.
You solved
all the puzzles?
[chuckles]
Well, not exactly.
Let's just say,
Ghoster is not the only one
who can travel
through mirrors.
[gasps]
Look, it's Yuto!
We've come too far
for you to stop us now, Yuto.
[laughs]
[gasps]
The light knife.
You think,
with your little knife,
that you have the power
to take on me?
[laughs]
[Ghoster grunts]
[groans]
Ingara Rozora.
[Yuto laughs]
No!
What's happening?
Elizabeth... help... me.
[Connie]
Did you really think
I'd let you
get through all
of my challenges
and defeat me?
Where is my father?
Busy with something
or other.
He's the least
of your worries now.
What have you done to him?!
Oh, he's just
a little tied up--
[Connie coughs]
[Yuto] Excuse me.
I said, he's tied up.
What have you done
with Ghoster?
I placed a spell on him.
His life force
is draining.
By midnight,
he will be no more.
[laughs]
What do we do now?
On the count of three,
you go left, I'll go right.
Okay, so on three,
or after three?
I count to three
and then we go.
You know
I can hear you, right?
Three!
[laughing]
Mateo!
I've dreamt
of this moment
for 50 years.
Finally, the bloodline
is complete.
You see,
with your mother
and uncle's souls...
I thought I'd finally found
a pair of siblings
to complete
the transformation.
But when that wretched
uncle of theirs
sent your mother away...
I had to bide my time
and wait for the next
full moon...
and your arrival.
What do you mean?
A female member
of your family's bloodline
was required.
Who do you think sent
the inheritance letter?
[Yuto laughs]
So now with you here,
my young heiress...
just as I planned,
my rebirth is assured.
[laughing malevolently]
[laughing]
Not today, Yuto.
What's this?
[growls] No!
[roars]
[Abigail yelps]
No, this isn't
how it ends.
Not like this!
[screams] No!
Grab the box, Elizabeth.
[laughing]
Where's Yuto?
Sit on this.
That's something
I can do.
[sighs] I am
so proud of you.
You've been incredibly brave
through all this time.
Mom... I'm still
so scared for Ghoster.
I can save him.
But I need to say goodbye
before I do.
I cannot return after.
No, Mom,
I can't lose you again.
But I can give him
a life he never had.
I love you, Mom.
[voice breaking]
Darling, I love you.
I will always be
with you.
Always.
So what? Should we
head back now?
[groaning, panting]
[breathing heavily] Okay.
[exhales sharply]
Abigail!
Is it-- really you?
Promise me
you'll watch over her.
I will. I promise.
There's no time.
I must go.
I've waited
50 years for this.
- [grunts]
- [ringing]
Hi, guys.
[sniffles]
[relieved sigh]
Abigail,
what are you doing?
Wait, is that--
Oh!
What's happening?
[grunting]
[sniffles]
Two past 12:00.
He should be here by now.
[ringing]
[gasps]
[gasps] Look.
[ringing]
William.
Welcome to the land
of the living.
It's good to be back.
The lot of you.
You're out of here.
You're gone.
Mr. Alessi,
I am the rightful heir
and owner of Echoville Manor,
and you are trespassing.
Kindly leave.
You? Oh, that's cute.
But you're just a kid.
Listen, the bank
now owns this property.
The time to claim it
has long since passed.
I believe this
should more than cover
James's outstanding debts
with interest.
So let's consider
this matter closed.
Let's go, boys.
Now that unpleasantness
is sorted,
I believe we have
a party to attend.
She's always here.
I know.
I just realized,
you've never danced before.
I believe you are
absolutely right.
May I have the honor?
[breathes deeply]
[narrator] Legends tell
that in the midst
of the 15th century
the wickedest of dragons
blackened the skies
across southern England
with his reign of terror.
His name was Yuto.
- [thunderclap]
- [evil laugh]
This continued
until the brave
Sir Arthur Miller
- slayed Yuto,
the last of his kind...
- [Yuto roars]
...finally bringing peace
to the land.
Death, however,
could not constrain
this powerful beast,
and, with the help
of an evil wizard,
his ghost passed back
into our world.
"Seek out your slayer's
offspring,"
the wizard told
the ghost dragon.
"Capture their life force
within this diamond.
A male and a female,
no more than 50 years apart.
Repeat this cycle
for five centuries,
and your own life force
shall be restored."
And so, for 500 years,
this is just
what Yuto has done--
Terrorize the offspring
of Sir Arthur Miller
in order to once again become
a living and breathing dragon.
[distant evil laughter]
[thunderclap]
[grunting, panting]
[grunting with effort]
[yelps]
- [Yuto growls]
- [Ghoster yelps]
Sorry, Yuto!
But it ends here!
[laughs]
I'm afraid it's you
who ends here.
- [roars]
- [yelps]
[yelps]
I won't let you
trap any more souls!
[laughs]
What? No!
[laughing]
[low growl]
[evil chuckle]
I don't know
how you escaped...
but you will get
back in the box.
- [grunting]
- [Yuto laughing]
Foolish boy!
There is no hope
without the light knife.
- [grunts] The what?
- Yes!
The only thing that can
destroy the diamond
and set
the life force free.
I probably shouldn't
have said that.
- Where is it?
- Hidden away,
where only a member
of your bloodline
could ever find it.
I shouldn't have
said that, either.
No matter.
Even if you manage
to escape that box again.
[Ghoster grunting]
You'll forever be tied
to the realm between worlds.
[Yuto laughs]
Into the realm
of shadow and fear,
bind your spirit
to the mirror.
I'm sorry, Abigail!
[grunting]
[laughing malevolently]
Winston Miller, the owner
and final surviving heir
of Echoville Manor,
passed away this evening.
Mr. Miller was jailed in 1970
when his great nephew
William disappeared
under suspicious circumstances
which remain unsolved
to this day.
William was only
seven years old
when he was last seen
on the property by a butler.
And even after extensive
and wide-ranging searches,
his remains were never found.
Despite insisting on being
overseas at the time,
Mr. Miller was accused
of foul play.
Elderly locals here
in Messina Falls
still recall the shocking
incident in their sleepy
hollow town.
But for most people,
it's a forgotten footnote
in time.
Winston Miller is said to have
no known surviving relatives,
so the manor will revert
to local banking authorities,
should no one come forward.
This is Summer Randall,
News Channel 3.
Back to you.
Is that the last of it
from the market store?
Yeah.
Shame that we have
to shut it down...
because your mom would never
have let that happen.
Here. Thanks.
Hmm...
- Hmm.
- Power's cut, too.
Well...
Then we'll just have
to eat all that ice cream
before it melts.
- Yeah?
- Sounds like a plan.
Let's go.
I think it's about time
we put those first editions
up for sale.
Mm, no. I don't think
you should do that.
What's the point
of collecting them
if they're worthless
when you need them?
I'd feel--
I don't know.
We'll get through it.
We've gotten
through worse.
You sound
like your mom.
[chuckles]
[burps]
Now you sound like me.
[laughs]
[sighs] Okay.
Uh-uh, I'll do it.
Thank you.
Remember what your mom
always said?
- Tomorrow's not today.
- Right.
- Good night.
- Good night, Dad.
Good night, Mama.
[ghostly voice] Elizabeth.
Come to the door.
Come to the door.
Come to the door, Elizabeth.
Come to the door,
Elizabeth.
Come to the door.
Come to the door, Elizabeth.
Come to the door.
Elizabeth. Come to the door.
Hello?
Come to the door,
Elizabeth.
Hello?
[eerie whispering]
Was that someone
at the door?
This was pinned
to the door.
"EM"?
"Dear Abigail...
We regret to inform you
that your great uncle
Winston Miller
has passed away."
I did not know
Mom had a great uncle.
Hmm.
"After much investigation,
you have been found to be
his final surviving relative.
As such, you are now
the sole heir
to Echoville Manor
in Messina Falls,
which has been
in your family
since 1685."
Hmm. These pictures
say 1965.
A mansion?!
"The custodian Juan Sanchez
to meet you
to hand over the keys
in the coming days."
And then
it's just signed "EM"?
Is this real?
- I mean--
- I think it's real.
You know,
we could sell this place
and then have enough money
to pay back the bank.
And I could reopen my shop.
I don't know.
This place has been
in mom's family for like...
ever.
Fair point.
- How about we sleep on it?
- Okay.
- Good night.
- See you in the morning.
- Dad.
- Hmm.
- Dad.
- Hmm.
- Dad, wake up.
Wake up.
- Hmm.
I think we should
go check out Echoville.
And then we can
decide what to do.
Mm.
When do you wanna go?
No time like the present.
I've just been looking up
what I can about the manor.
There's not much.
A few blogs,
but they just say
that it's haunted.
Boo! [laughs]
Dad, please.
You don't believe
that hogwash, do you?
Of course not.
Good girl.
So, um,
I've been thinking
about our options
once we get there.
Okay.
So, we can just move
right into Echo House.
Echoville.
Echoville,
and make it our own.
Of course, we might
get a little lonely
with all
those empty rooms.
- Maybe we could
Airbnb them.
- We could.
Or...
I could turn it
into a recording studio
and invite artists
from all over the world
to come and record
their albums,
and we could feed them,
and we could accommodate--
And what happens
when summer's finished
and I go back to school?
Or we could just not
get ahead of ourselves.
Uh, okay, so option B
is that we put it
on the market,
because I feel that
we could make enough money
to pay off the vultures
at the bank,
and then have
enough left over
to start a new life.
You're not sold
on selling, are you?
No, it's just--
I wish Mom were here.
She's always with us.
You sure
you don't wanna
come with?
Just gonna
take a look around.
Okay.
But don't get lost.
[boy 1]
Hey, come back here!
[Mateo panting]
[indistinct shouting]
[boy 2] You can run,
but you can't hide!
You can't ride forever.
Come back with that owl!
Get back, you jerk!
Out of the way!
- Watch out!
- [gasps]
- [gasps]
- Happy Birthday!
[bikers indistinct]
Lizzy.
You ready?
I'm so sorry.
- Are you okay?
- Nothing we can't
resolve in court.
[bikers] Hey! Hey!
Get back here!
Later.
- [scoffs]
- Let's go.
Echoville Manor.
[laughs]
Hope the house is
in better shape
than the sign.
[chuckles]
[gate creaking]
Uh.
Hmm. No.
Hmm. No, no, no.
Hmm?
[Elizabeth]
It's a lot bigger
than I thought it would be.
[James] The picture
doesn't even
do it justice.
It is a lot of work
for just one man.
Oh, sorry, folks.
I'm Juan Sanchez,
the custodian here
at Echoville Manor.
Oh, I'm James Oren.
It's a pleasure
to meet you.
And you must be Abigail.
I'm Elizabeth,
her daughter.
Okay. So where is Abigail?
Hmm. Who's this?
[door opens, creaks]
Welcome
to Echoville Manor.
- Wow.
- [door closes]
You can say
that again.
Wow.
[Juan] The manor
was originally
built in the 1500s.
Then after,
Joseph Miller,
your great-great-great-great-
great grandfather,
shipped the building here
to Messina Falls
brick by brick
in the 1800s.
Why?
Legend has it that it was
to get far away
from a ghost.
However, it didn't really
help the situation
that they rebuilt it
on an ancient druid
burial site.
I'm joking.
[nervous laughter]
So, what are your plans?
We thought
that we would move in
and stay here a few weeks,
and, you know, maybe
clean the place up a little
and figure it out from there.
Well, I am on hand to help you
with whatever you need.
Um, well,
thank you, Mr. Sanchez.
- Juan, please.
- Juan.
But we're-- we're really
not in a position
to pay someone right now.
Oh, no. Did you not
read the whole letter?
The estate covers
my services.
- Are you serious?
That's awesome. What?
- [Juan chuckles]
It is my pleasure.
Why don't you
take a look around?
I still have some work
to do on the roof
before it gets dark.
Okay. Thanks.
[scoffs]
Okay.
Hey, race you
to find the best room.
You're on.
Ready?
Three, two--
Hey! Cheater!
I found my room!
Me too.
[melody playing]
[eerie whispering in distance]
[James chuckles]
[British accent]
Mirror, mirror
on the wall...
Floor.
Who's the fairest
of them all?
[funny voice]
It's Elizabeth,
you knucklehead.
- [sighs]
- [chuckles]
Hey, I'm gonna go get
the bags out of the car.
I'll be down in a sec.
[screams]
[panting]
What? What?
What is it?
I--
It was a-- a spider.
A spider?
Was it the size
of a cat?
At least.
Well, uh, I think you
scared it away,
as well as anything else
in a 10-mile radius,
so, um, you're gonna help me
with those bags?
- [both] Oh.
- Here, let me get
that for you.
This looks fun.
I love puzzles.
She's my little
puzzle princess.
- [chuckling]
- You are.
I'm Connie.
I live right
across the way.
Hi, I'm James Oren.
And this is
my daughter,
Elizabeth.
Hello.
Can I help with anything?
- You could get the door.
- Oh, sure.
[mouths]
What was that?
[James]
Okay.
- I'll just take
these upstairs.
- Yeah.
So you just live
across the road.
With--
with your husband?
Oh, no.
- Boyfriend? Girlfriend?
- [chuckles]
It's just me,
I'm afraid.
- Yeah.
- [chuckles]
They do say
it's 13 years bad luck
to move into a new house
and then stare
into the mirrors right away.
Oh, I--
Do they?
Dates back to King Henry VIII's
reign in England, 150--
1509 to 1547.
Wow. [chuckles]
Well, you know your stuff.
My Mom, she was a bit
of an English history buff,
so kind of rubbed off.
That's lovely.
So I guess you already
know, then,
that the residents
in those days
deemed it bad luck
to move into a new house
that didn't already have
its mirrors covered up.
- Really?
- Oh, yes.
It was considered
extremely unlucky.
But you know, those are
old wives' tales.
You never know
which ones to believe in
and which ones not to,
right?
He's a cutie.
Oh, that's... Arthur.
It's silly.
- That's your mom?
- Yeah.
She's beautiful.
You have her eyes.
Gosh, I'm so sorry.
[stammers]
I get so nosey
sometimes.
Just tell me to stop.
It's okay.
So, how long should
we keep them covered?
So that we avoid
the bad luck?
Oh, they say
at least a week.
Should we go cover
the others?
There you go.
That's it.
[Ghoster] Elizabeth,
don't be scared.
Over here. Hello.
Come to the mirror.
Elizabeth.
[doorbell rings]
Hello?
[footsteps descending
on stairs]
Afternoon.
Is your father in?
Dad!
Mr. Alessi.
How did you--
We have ways
to track people.
Um, well, would you like
to go in the study?
No, I'll be brief.
Seems you've come
upon a windfall.
Well...
It's not so much me
as it is my late wife's
family.
Again, my condolences.
However,
I'm here to inform you
that based on the contract
that you signed with us,
any inheritance
that you befell
can be seized
to cover your debts.
And I understand that.
We're going to fix
the place up
and sell it to get
the money to pay you,
with interest, of course,
but... it takes time
to get these things ready.
You-- you understand?
Despite what you might
think of me, Mr. Oren,
I am not
an unreasonable man.
So here's what I'll do.
I'll give you a month
to fix this place up,
find a buyer,
whatever you need to do.
Yes. Thank you.
However, if this place
has not sold after a month,
Asquid Savings and Loan
will seize this place
in its entirety
to cover our agreement.
But I mean,
you can't just--
Or we can seize it today.
Very well.
Shall we say,
stroke of midday
after 28 days?
Yes.
And thank you,
sincerely.
Good day.
Well...
we better get busy.
Only a month? Hmm.
I hope that's enough time.
I don't know, Clarence.
The things these kids
post out on them InnerTubes,
oh, boy,
I do not get that.
Yes, sir.
Well, howdy, folks.
- Just this lot?
- Uh-huh.
Oh, with--
All right. Thank you.
I haven't seen you folks
around these parts.
Passing through?
Not exactly.
We're just doing
some renovations on a house
that we inherited.
Oh, very nice.
Well, now that you know
where we are,
you can keep
that paint flowing.
[chuckles]
Yes, sir.
Oh, looks like 57.92.
Thank you.
Which part of town
is the property?
Happy to lend a hand.
Well, that's very nice.
It's--
Actually, it's
Echoville Manor.
Thanks for shopping at Nix.
Did I say something
to offend him?
Next.
Here, let me help
with that paint.
Thank you.
Whoa!
- The BMX bandit returns.
- Sorry again
about yesterday.
Aren't you the people
moving into Echoville Manor?
Yeah.
Um, hey, why did
the guys inside
have such a problem
with that?
People around here,
especially the older ones,
think it's haunted.
Boy disappeared there
many years ago.
Hasn't been lived in since.
- How do you know that?
- I'm a bit
of a ghost story nerd.
Plus my father's
the custodian.
Oh, Juan is your father.
Yeah. These...
are for him.
Um, here, let's--
let's give you
a-- a ride back.
- Thank you.
- How about that?
Yeah, I'd appreciate that.
Thank you.
Okay,
get all the--
Oh, hey,
I almost forgot.
I have your owl statue.
Actually,
it belongs to you.
Well, to Echoville.
I was getting it back
after those two took it.
Oh. What's so special
about it?
There's a key inside.
I don't know what it opens,
but I couldn't let
those two just take it.
Well, thank you,
then, I guess.
[laughs]
Do you want
to stay for tea?
- Oh, I don't
really drink it.
- Oh, no.
Sorry, it's what my Mum--
Mom-- used to call dinner.
She was English.
Never mind.
Just come on.
[Ghoster]
Now don't be scared, okay?
But you cannot sell the--
- [screams]
- Um, not again.
What?
I-- it--
The tap.
I don't see anything.
Sorry, it was the--
uh, it was a-- a spider.
- Another spider.
- Oh.
It's a big house,
honey.
We're probably gonna
have a few roommates.
I can spray
the house tomorrow.
Yeah.
- You okay?
- Uh, yeah.
Just gave me a scare.
I'll be fine.
These will be
ready soon.
- Thank you.
It was delicious.
- Thank you.
- Bye, Mateo.
- Thanks again.
See you tomorrow.
Now is my chance.
[Ghoster grunts]
Okay, Baron Zumati.
Forces ain't gonna
stop me tonight.
[game trilling]
- [game] Software update
complete.
- [game music playing]
Update?
Wonder what they've added.
Okay, where are you,
ghouls?
I need to speak with you.
What? They can talk now?
This software update is sweet.
Could you stop that,
please?
It's like I can
actually touch them.
This update is wild!
Enough with the poking!
I need your help.
- Now, if I might--
- [screams]
[groans]
Not again!
[Juan] What's going on
in there?
Nothing.
Just this game.
I got scared by the game.
Keep it down
or I'll take it away.
Okay.
I need you
to remain calm.
Are you gonna hurt me?
No. I just need
to talk to you.
I need your help.
Who are you?
[scoffs]
It's not important.
Just call me
Ghoster for now.
Why are you here?
I jumped into the mirror
on your bike at Echoville.
The place really is haunted.
Wait, does this mean
my house is haunted
now too?
Oh, man!
Dad's gonna kill me.
[groans]
He just remodeled
the kitchen.
This house isn't haunted.
At least,
I don't think so.
But listen,
this is important.
- You can't let the Orens
sell Echoville Manor.
- Why?
Because I've been
trapped there
for 50 years
when an evil ghost dragon
called Yuto imprisoned me
when I tried to destroy
a diamond he hid at Big Ben.
So, he tied me to the realms
between your world and mine
by trapping me in mirrors
with a curse
which can't be broken
unless I get the light knife
by outsmarting him.
Come again?
- I've been trapped...
- Right.
- ...by an evil force...
- Got it.
- ...when I tried to steal
his diamond...
- Okay.
- ...from Big Ben.
- Mm-hmm.
- I need to best him...
- Oh.
- ...and get the light knife...
- Getting it.
- ...to be released
from the mirrors...
- Got you.
...so I can destroy
his diamond.
Okie-dokie.
Just one more thing.
It's some kind
of hidden camera show,
isn't it?
Okay, Aaron.
You can come out now.
You got me.
How are they doing this?
This is a projection
or something?
This is not a joke!
So you're really real.
I assure you, I am.
But how can I help?
I need your help
to talk to Elizabeth.
Every time she sees me,
she screams.
It's really quite annoying.
Okay, but why do you
need her help?
Well, here's the thing.
Whoa, hey.
- Hi, Mr. Oren.
Is Elizabeth in?
- Yes.
Lizzie?
Mateo's here.
She's in the kitchen.
- Hey.
- Hi.
What's up?
Do you know about
Da de los Muertos?
The Day of the Dead.
Yeah, a little bit. Why?
We believe that death
is just part of the journey
of life,
and that rather than death
ending life,
new life comes from death.
It's a nice way
to look at it.
Exactly. There's
dancing and feasts,
and it gives us
a bit of relationship
- with what happens
after death.
- Right.
So that when things occur,
which would usually
seem strange,
they're actually
not so strange.
You mean strange like
how you're being now?
No, I mean, yes.
- I'm being strange,
but with good reason.
- Hope so.
What I'm really
trying to say is--
Oh, just spit it out,
will you?
That went a lot smoother
when we practiced it
last night, Mateo.
- That? You-- it's--
- Elizabeth.
Elizabeth, meet--
Ghoster.
I'm sorry to have
frightened you
when I tried to introduce
myself before.
[whimpers]
Mm... mm?
Right.
Now that's out of the way,
let's get down to business.
I need your help.
You'd better
stay calm for this.
This is pretty wild.
Okay, so first things first.
You can't sell this manor.
- Why?
- Say it slowly.
We need to wait
until the next full moon,
so that the doorway
to the chamber in the basement
will appear.
Why? What happens there?
We have to pass
the extremely dangerous
challenges
and retrieve
the light knife from Yuto.
That's the only time
we can do it.
But the good news is
that the next full moon
is in three weeks.
Friday the 13th.
Oh, spooky.
Well, I guess
that's ominous.
So what's the knife light
and what is a Yuto?
You're forgetting
the extremely dangerous
challenges.
- How could I?
- It's light knife.
And Yuto is a ghost dragon,
and for centuries,
in an effort to achieve
being reborn,
he steals the souls
of children in my family,
which he encases
within his diamond.
Which is in the bell tower
of Big Ben in London.
Yes, I know
where Big Ben is.
Except it's not
in the real London,
but in a painting of it.
Only--
We don't know
where the painting is.
Uh-huh.
Yes, it was hanging
in the house,
but after the last time
I entered to try and destroy
the diamond,
someone took it down.
Look, I don't have time
for this...
nonsense.
I have so much work to do
to help my dad
fix up the manor,
so I wish you both
luck with...
this.
Please, I can't do it
without you.
Looks like it's
just us men, Ghoster.
No offense, Mateo,
but we're going to need
all the brain power we can get
to pass the extremely
dangerous challenges.
We went over this.
Right.
She's the brains.
I'm the brawn.
Exactly.
At least, Yuto told me
where the light knife is.
He told you
how to defeat him?
Doesn't seem like the smartest
ghost dragon, does he?
You might change your mind
after you see
the first challenge.
Yeah, there's a good chance
we might get squished.
I'm not gonna be able
to squish this.
You're not doing
a very good job
of convincing me.
Please, Elizabeth!
This isn't just for me.
It's for all the lost souls
trapped in Yuto's diamond.
They're my family.
I don't know. I can't
disappoint my Dad.
Hold on.
You have three
and a half weeks
to sell the manor, right?
So that means we have time
to help Ghoster
and still fix
this place up.
If, and that's a big if,
but if I agree to help,
you two both have to work
double time to help me
and my dad
get this place
ready to sell.
- Deal.
- Right.
Where should we start?
[sneezes]
Great work, team.
Only 27 more rooms to go.
[phone ringing]
Hey, Anita.
Yeah, that's fine.
Show him in.
See if he wants
some refreshments.
Okay.
Mr. Lee.
- Take a seat.
- Thank you.
Time is of the essence,
so I will be prompt.
I represent
a powerful client.
We are looking
for the instant acquisition
of land in Messina Falls.
Now, our reasoning
is... confidential.
But I assure you
that our urgency
is paramount.
Great, I'll put you
in contact with somebody
on our business team.
We're actually interested
in a very particular site.
Echoville Manor.
As far as I understand,
you are in the process
of acquiring it?
Working on the paperwork
right now.
But you know these things
take time, so I'm sure
we'll have it done--
We need you to speed up
the process.
[locks click]
We expect to break ground
in two weeks, Mr. Alessi.
Good day.
[door opens and closes]
So let me
get this straight.
Yuto, a ghost dragon,
trapped your life force
in a diamond
that's hidden
in a painting of London.
But you have no idea
where this painting
of London is.
No, but even if I did,
I still need the light knife
to break the diamond within it.
I learned that the hard way
the last time I escaped
and Yuto caught me
in the painting.
That's when he tied me
to the mirrors.
If you're tied
to the mirrors at Echoville,
how were you able
to get to Mateo's house?
If one mirror
passes another,
I can jump into it.
So you can
jump into this mirror?
I can!
Who's that?
- My Mom.
- She's beautiful.
She passed away
a while ago.
I'm so sorry.
Hey, Ghoster,
are there others like you?
You mean ghosts?
A few, but we're not
all connected.
I wouldn't be able
to track her down,
if that's
what you're asking.
Oh.
So how did you
end up here?
Well, I was little.
Seven, I think,
so my memories
aren't that great.
My parents,
they passed away.
I was sent to live here.
I was terrified,
so I would hide
most days.
One day I went
to the cellar to hide...
and I never came back.
Then what happened?
It's a blur.
I was pulled
into something,
like a fly caught
in a spider web.
So you had no family?
I had a baby sister,
barely six months.
But she passed away, too.
That's so sad.
I'm sorry.
It's quite all right.
Thank you, Elizabeth.
So the cellar,
what's down there?
The owl painting.
It's like the painting
of London with one difference.
You need a key
to pass into it.
There,
that's the one.
I don't understand.
How does the key
work with the painting?
Only during the full moon
will the door be revealed.
If we have the key,
we'll be able
to enter the painting.
That's where
the challenges are.
What do you know
about them?
Only that I can't
pass them alone.
It will take teamwork
and, honestly,
a little luck.
There's puzzles and traps
that, let's just say,
- there's a chance
that you could--
- What?
End up like me.
Okay.
We just need to know
how to beat the challenges.
I wish I knew more.
But the information
within the four walls
of Echoville is limited.
Believe me,
I've gone through
every book here.
And I know
just where to look.
Come on.
Let's head into town.
Wi-Fi in this place
is terrible.
Wi-Fi?
Uh... I think
you missed a spot.
And I think you didn't.
You are covered
from head to toe.
I think that that chimney
has soot in it
from the dawn of time.
Mm-hmm.
It sure is a shame
you have to sell the place.
I wish there was
another way...
because there is
so much history here.
As a child, that was
my favorite painting.
As a child?
I-- I thought this place
had been abandoned
for 50 years?
- Um--
- Going into town
for some air.
Oh, hey, we need
some more white paint!
And... sandpaper.
- [door opens]
- Sure, Dad.
- And ice cream.
- [door closes]
[chuckles]
So let me get this right.
Everyone now has a device
in their pockets
that has the answer
to literally every question
that any person
has ever asked
in the history of time.
And they mostly use them
to look at cat pictures?
[chuckles] Well,
not every question.
I can't find anything
about Yuto.
Well, we just have
to keep looking.
[laughs]
[Ghoster laughs]
- Hey.
- Hey.
Lizzie, um,
have a seat.
"Due to your failure
to submit
the supporting documentation
within the allotted time,
all property,
including Echoville Manor,
will be seized
within seven days."
They can't!
He gave you his word!
Unfortunately,
these vultures can do
whatever they want.
They don't care
about people like us.
We have to do something.
We can't, Lizzie.
We must!
Dad, you don't understand!
We can't let them take it!
At least, now just now.
We have to fight
for the next...
eleven days.
Eleven?
[scoffs]
Then what happens?
Then what happens?
[Ghoster] The doorway
to defeat Yuto will open.
Who said that?
Dad.
Dad.
- Dad!
- What?
Remember how you said
you didn't believe
in ghosts?
Pleasure to meet you,
Mr. Oren.
- Oh!
- Dad!
Well, that went as well
as it could.
So that's why we need
just a little more time.
And once we do all that,
then you can
let them have the house.
You know,
this... is crazy.
But your mom
wouldn't have let us
just give up without a fight.
So you're in?
I'm in.
One, two, three!
- [all] Go team!
- Okay.
So, now what?
I've got
just the thing.
When I was in college,
I was the Halloween king.
This should buy us
some time.
[gasps]
[giggles]
You need a hand?
We're doing
research, actually.
Ooh, fun.
What for?
For the Scare Squad.
Scare Squad?
What's that?
The bank broke
its promise to dad,
and it's trying
to repossess Echoville
before we can sell it.
Oh, no.
- When are they coming?
- As early as tomorrow.
- So before Friday the 13th.
- Exactly.
Well, is the Scare Squad
recruiting?
Do you want to join?
[chuckles] Well, I can't
just sit around
and do nothing
and let them kick you out
without a chance
to sell the place.
Welcome the newest member
of the Scare Squad, Connie.
[both laugh]
Oh, and I should probably
introduce you to Ghoster.
Hello.
How do you do?
Oh. [chuckles]
Hello.
[man] Hello!
We're here from the bank
to repossess the property.
Mr. Oren!
[gates creaking]
Come on.
Mr. Oren.
Hello.
Boo.
What's that creepy sound
that you hear?
What's that foul stink
in the air?
When everything around you
feels a little bit odd
You're the next victim
of the Scare Squad
Mr. Oren.
It's time to leave.
We could do this the easy way
or the not so fun way.
Do you have
to check yourself
in every mirror?
I want to suck your blood!
[screaming]
What's that thing
hiding under your bed?
How are the voices doing
in your head?
When everything around you
feels a little bit odd
You're the next victim
of the Scare Squad
[evil laughter]
Scare Squad.
[Mr. Alessi]
Let me guess.
You got frightened away
by ghosts.
You know, yours
is the 10th team
to come back saying
that that place is haunted.
But I know it's not.
Come here.
[sighs]
So they want
to play games.
It looks like I'll be
paying them another visit.
Mr. Alessi,
what can we do for you?
What's this about my men
being scared away
each time I send 'em?
Uh, I don't know.
They come in here
just fine,
but then they all
leave in a hurry.
Every single one of 'em
coming back saying
that this place
is haunted.
Haunted? Echoville?
I think they're
pulling your leg.
You're welcome to go in
and see for yourself.
Yeah, I think I will.
Would you like us
to show you around?
No. That won't be
necessary.
Knock yourself out.
Let's see if this place
really is haunted.
Haunted my--
This is crazy.
This place
isn't haunted at all.
Tried to tell you that.
Just have your stuff packed
and ready to go by tomorrow.
No more excuses.
No games.
- [cell phone ringing]
- [exhales sharply]
This is Alessi.
My client is growing
impatient, Mr. Alessi.
Why have you not acquired
Echoville Manor yet?
Minor details, Mr. Lee. But I
can assure you,
I will have the manor
in my possession
by this time tomorrow.
We paid you
a considerable sum
to make sure
that this went smoothly.
We do not like it
when things do not
go smoothly.
And I appreciate that.
Just give me
a final 24 hours
and then you and the Golden
Dragon Corporation
can commence demolition.
[Ghoster] Golden Dragon?
[gasps] Yuto!
What'd you say?
I didn't say anything.
No, just now, you--
you said Yuto.
Yuto?
I have no idea
what you're talking about,
you strange little man.
But you have 24 hours
and not a second more!
Otherwise, we will be
forced to reclaim
our generous little offer...
with interest.
[exhales sharply]
Guys, it's Yuto!
That's why the bank
is kicking you out.
So he can destroy the mansion,
trapping me in here forever.
How do you know?
I heard him say the name
of the company who wants it--
The Golden Dragon
Corporation.
Dragon!
Yuto is a ghost dragon?
[Mateo] So, Dad,
you might be wondering
why there is a ghost
talking to us,
so don't be scared, but--
Me? Scared?
Ghoster and I
go way back.
- You do?
- Sure!
I even tried
to help him escape
on the last full moon.
But we didn't get far out.
Couldn't figure out
the first challenge.
But we never told you,
because we thought
you'd freak out.
Why would I freak out?
Ghoster's one of the last
living owners of Echoville.
He was?
Yes, my great uncle
owned it,
but they locked him up
when they thought
that he had caused me harm.
But it wasn't him!
It was Yuto!
And I've been
trapped here
ever since.
Wait, if your great uncle
is my mom's great uncle too--
Does that make you...
my uncle?
But I was told my sister
died with my parents.
And Abigail was told
that she was sent away
to live with her great
grandmother to protect her.
I-- I have a family.
Well, I guess that means when,
or if you beat the--
Yeah, what's his name again?
Yuto.
Him, if you beat him,
this manor reverts to you,
as the living heir.
What do you mean,
living heir? I'm dead!
Well, I mean, if you free
your life force,
you could come back
to life.
Or not.
Uh, I probably said
too much there.
I don't think
it works that way.
Once the life forces
are freed,
we will all be reunited
with the rest
of our departed families
in the spirit world.
But if this house was mine,
I promise--
My family would always
have a home here at Echoville.
Really?
All this time, I thought
I was alone in these worlds.
But now,
I've found my family.
I never want you
to leave me again.
I would insist you stay,
whether I'm dead or alive.
That's very generous.
Thank you, Ghoster.
Actually,
what's your real name?
William.
It's a pleasure
to meet you, William.
We did it.
- Dad.
- Huh?
Right.
It's Friday the 13th.
We've got one shot at this.
Are we ready?
Ready as we'll
ever be.
You, Juan, and I
should probably
stay behind,
guard the house.
Keep anyone
from the bank away.
Yeah.
Okay.
Let's go get Ghoster.
They'll be fine.
This is the moment
everything has been
building to.
We need to focus
on the goal.
It's gonna be scary.
You can't let that
stop you.
Yuto must be
defeated tonight.
[sighs]
You can do this,
William. You can.
- Ready?
- Ready.
Okay, so...
what do we do,
Ghoster?
The light of the full moon
needs to hit the painting.
Look, it's happening.
Wow.
They don't make paintings
like that anymore.
Elizabeth,
hold out the key.
Here we go.
Here it is-- The doorway
to the first challenge.
Let's go.
[thunder rolling]
[thunderclap]
What's with the owl?
I wonder if the statues
have something
to do with it.
I know the letters
on the shields
must be part of the solution.
This one says K.
- What?
- K!
[echoes]
This one has an A.
[echoing]
This one has an E.
[echoing]
Ooh!
- This one says B.
- Wait, Mateo.
Was it something I said?
I think we need
to say them in order.
Yeah.
Yeah.
It's a scrambled word.
The letters are...
B, K, E, and A.
I've got it. Bake.
It's worth a try.
B, A, K, E!
[echoing]
- I don't think
it was bake.
- Wait!
Guys, the owl statue.
Notice what's missing?
Beak, of course!
It has to be beak.
It better be,
or we're gonna be
shish kebabs.
Wait a minute, kebab!
K, A--
- It's beak.
- Yeah. Too many As.
[harrumphs]
B, E, A, K!
[echoing]
[laughs]
[trilling]
Well, that was easy.
"Kabab"? Really?
Uh? Hmm.
[distant howling]
What do you think
this means?
It seems like the levers
control the mirrors.
- Let's find out.
- Be careful.
It's cool.
I get it.
We need to position
the mirrors
so that the light bounces
around the room.
What are we aiming for?
[Ghoster] Uh, my guess
would be this.
[Elizabeth]
Right.
The owl led the way
last time. Why not this time?
Well, what are we
waiting for?
[panting]
Thanks.
There has to be a clue
to what order we pull
the levers.
Look, here's something.
The numbers one,
two, and six.
It's not much to go on.
I found something.
It looks like
these are numbers.
Roman numerals.
I got this. Okay.
We know one works.
One.
Two.
Six.
[screams]
I thought you said
you got this!
I don't understand!
It's one, two, six!
We're hosed.
Don't give up.
We can figure this out.
That's easy
for you to say.
You can fly!
Plus, you're already dead.
That was uncalled for.
Mom, I could really
use your help here.
- One.
- What are you doing?
- Two.
- Are you trying to kill us?
- Do you trust me?
- Together.
Four!
How did--
When I looked in the mirror,
it came to me.
The reflection
of six is four.
You're a genius.
I never would have
figured that out.
Aren't you glad
you trusted me?
I didn't, really.
I just thought
that if I was gonna die,
I wanted to be
holding your hand.
If you're scared
and want to hold my hand,
all you have to do is ask.
I'm not scared.
I wasn't the one
screaming earlier.
Bring it on!
Let's do this!
There you are.
Thank heavens
I found you.
Connie?
Quick, we need to get back
to the house and help
your father.
What's going on?
The bank sent
a dozen men.
James needs our help.
You'll have to finish
this later.
I-- We can't just leave.
It's an emergency.
He wouldn't have
sent me otherwise.
Let's go.
How'd you get down here?
The door in the painting,
it's still open, okay?
Come on. There is
no time to lose.
You solved
all the puzzles?
[chuckles]
Well, not exactly.
Let's just say,
Ghoster is not the only one
who can travel
through mirrors.
[gasps]
Look, it's Yuto!
We've come too far
for you to stop us now, Yuto.
[laughs]
[gasps]
The light knife.
You think,
with your little knife,
that you have the power
to take on me?
[laughs]
[Ghoster grunts]
[groans]
Ingara Rozora.
[Yuto laughs]
No!
What's happening?
Elizabeth... help... me.
[Connie]
Did you really think
I'd let you
get through all
of my challenges
and defeat me?
Where is my father?
Busy with something
or other.
He's the least
of your worries now.
What have you done to him?!
Oh, he's just
a little tied up--
[Connie coughs]
[Yuto] Excuse me.
I said, he's tied up.
What have you done
with Ghoster?
I placed a spell on him.
His life force
is draining.
By midnight,
he will be no more.
[laughs]
What do we do now?
On the count of three,
you go left, I'll go right.
Okay, so on three,
or after three?
I count to three
and then we go.
You know
I can hear you, right?
Three!
[laughing]
Mateo!
I've dreamt
of this moment
for 50 years.
Finally, the bloodline
is complete.
You see,
with your mother
and uncle's souls...
I thought I'd finally found
a pair of siblings
to complete
the transformation.
But when that wretched
uncle of theirs
sent your mother away...
I had to bide my time
and wait for the next
full moon...
and your arrival.
What do you mean?
A female member
of your family's bloodline
was required.
Who do you think sent
the inheritance letter?
[Yuto laughs]
So now with you here,
my young heiress...
just as I planned,
my rebirth is assured.
[laughing malevolently]
[laughing]
Not today, Yuto.
What's this?
[growls] No!
[roars]
[Abigail yelps]
No, this isn't
how it ends.
Not like this!
[screams] No!
Grab the box, Elizabeth.
[laughing]
Where's Yuto?
Sit on this.
That's something
I can do.
[sighs] I am
so proud of you.
You've been incredibly brave
through all this time.
Mom... I'm still
so scared for Ghoster.
I can save him.
But I need to say goodbye
before I do.
I cannot return after.
No, Mom,
I can't lose you again.
But I can give him
a life he never had.
I love you, Mom.
[voice breaking]
Darling, I love you.
I will always be
with you.
Always.
So what? Should we
head back now?
[groaning, panting]
[breathing heavily] Okay.
[exhales sharply]
Abigail!
Is it-- really you?
Promise me
you'll watch over her.
I will. I promise.
There's no time.
I must go.
I've waited
50 years for this.
- [grunts]
- [ringing]
Hi, guys.
[sniffles]
[relieved sigh]
Abigail,
what are you doing?
Wait, is that--
Oh!
What's happening?
[grunting]
[sniffles]
Two past 12:00.
He should be here by now.
[ringing]
[gasps]
[gasps] Look.
[ringing]
William.
Welcome to the land
of the living.
It's good to be back.
The lot of you.
You're out of here.
You're gone.
Mr. Alessi,
I am the rightful heir
and owner of Echoville Manor,
and you are trespassing.
Kindly leave.
You? Oh, that's cute.
But you're just a kid.
Listen, the bank
now owns this property.
The time to claim it
has long since passed.
I believe this
should more than cover
James's outstanding debts
with interest.
So let's consider
this matter closed.
Let's go, boys.
Now that unpleasantness
is sorted,
I believe we have
a party to attend.
She's always here.
I know.
I just realized,
you've never danced before.
I believe you are
absolutely right.
May I have the honor?
[breathes deeply]