(KNIFE SAWING)
(RECORD PLAYING STATIC)
♪ T-e-m-p-t-e-d ♪
♪ Tempted ♪
♪ I was tempted ♪
♪ Tempted by your smile ♪
♪ I was tempted ♪
♪ And for a little while ♪
♪ I was certain ♪
♪ That I would be the one to change you ♪
♪ And you would be mine ♪
♪ You will be mine ♪
♪ I was tem-
(RECORD SCRATCHES)
Jessie?
(FLOOR CREAKING)
Jessie.
(FLOOR CREAKING)
(SOMETHING LAUGHING OR CRYING)
Jessie.
(TENSE HORROR MUSIC)
(SOMETHING LAUGHING OR CRYING)
(FLOOR CREAKING)
Who's there?
(SOMETHING LAUGHING OR CRYING)
(FLOOR CREAKING)
Hello?
(MUSIC CUTS OUT)
(FLOOR CREAKING)
(TENSE MUSIC) (KAT GASPS)
(KAT BREATHING HEAVILY) (SOMETHING BANGING ON DOOR)
(BANGING STOPS)
(MUSIC CUTS OUT)
(DOOR CLICKS)
(TENSE HORROR MUSIC)
(MUSIC CUTS OUT)
(TENSE HORROR MUSIC)
(SOMETHING HUMMING)
(KAT GASPS)
(TENSE, WARPING ELECTRONIC MUSIC)
I'm so glad you pointed that out.
I actually have a lot of experience
in social media marketing.
I helped an influencer friend of mine
successfully launch a beauty product campaign that I,
- (DRAMATIC MUSIC) - Ah!
- (GASPS) - Oh my God!
That was an interview.
Oops.
What did you think was gonna happen?
Great, he just declined my call.
Look, I'm sorry.
I didn't know that was an interview.
Yes you did.
Okay, yeah, maybe I did.
It just must have slipped my mind.
I didn't do it on purpose.
Everything slips your mind these days.
Do you know that?
Okay, here we go again.
I try and do a harmless prank to cheer you up
and that makes me the worst guy in the world why exactly?
Why? You just lost me my one chance at a job.
That's why.
So what?
He probably had to talk to, like, 50 other people after you.
That's not the point.
Okay. It was a simple mistake.
No need to murder me for it.
And why are you dressed half naked anyways?
You look ridiculous.
I lost track of time.
Oh, so you lost track of time
and that makes me the bad guy?
Yes, it does.
I made it to my interview on time.
Does this mean we're not having sex tonight?
Yes.
No. Maybe.
That's not the problem right now.
But little Chris wants to take a walk in the park.
Stop it.
Peek through the bushes.
See if there's a cave nearby.
You're being very silly right now.
Oh, I'm gonna show you silly.
(KAT LAUGHING) (LIGHT MUSIC)
Phew, wow.
We should do this more often.
We're doing it already. (LAUGHS)
Maybe I just can't get enough of you.
You'll get bored.
Babe, I'm different.
Right.
I'm serious.
We should just move in together already.
It's too soon.
But you and I work.
I don't wanna spoil what we have
and there's no need to rush things.
And you know I don't have a job right now.
But that's why I can pay the bills.
I just can't.
But why?
Because it's too much weight to put on your shoulders.
It's just not right.
Babe, I don't care.
I can make it work.
You're so sweet.
But I really wanna figure this out on my own.
As a matter of fact...
What?
I already posted an ad for a roommate today.
You were gonna tell me this when?
Soon, I guess.
You guess?
Look, I didn't mean it like that.
[CHRIS] No, yeah, I'm sure you didn't.
You're acting like a baby.
Come back to bed, please.
[CHRIS] I gotta work.
Like you said, I already have too much on my plate.
Chris.
(DOOR KNOCKING)
Hey, Jessie?
Don't be shy. Come on in.
So how's the real estate market?
Bleeding, but not dead yet, so.
You know, I've always wanted to get into real estate.
Oh, really?
Yeah, I think there's something really nice
about helping someone find a home to build a family.
Well, what's holding you back?
I can't really afford an entry level position right now.
Oh, I see.
Oh, actually,
my sister is gonna come and pick me up any minute now,
so do you think we can carry on this conversation
a little later?
Of course. (LAUGHS)
Silly me. I talk too much.
You go have fun and we'll catch up later.
[CHRIS] How's the new roommate?
She's good.
She went to hang out with her sister for a bit.
Hope she doesn't end up being a party animal
bringing home something we don't want.
True.
But you just let her move in right on the spot?
You didn't even get a copy of her ID?
I guess you have a point.
Yeah.
You can never be too careful with strangers.
So what are you doing tonight?
Let's give it just a bit.
I don't wanna encourage her to bring home people
on the very first night.
Wow, day one and I'm already outta the picture.
I need a drink.
Oh, poor you.
You'll get a turn.
Let's not overwhelm her with your enthusiasm just yet.
[CHRIS] Hey, she can always join.
Sharing is caring, after all.
- (LAUGHS) - Shut up.
It seems like the blood is flowing to a part of your body
far away from your brain right now, so I'm gonna go.
Nighty-night.
(LAUGHS)
(CAR ALARM BLARING)
(CRICKETS CHIRPING)
(DOG BARKING)
(CAR LOCK BEEPS)
(FLOOR CREAKS)
(SOMETHING THUMPS)
(TENSE HORROR MUSIC)
(DOOR CREAKS)
(JUMP SCARE MUSIC)
(DOOR SHUTS)
(FLOOR CREAKS)
Hey.
I hope you don't mind.
What is that for?
It's always good to cleanse the space
when you move into someplace new.
Like for the evil spirits? (LAUGHS)
Something like that.
What happened here?
Oh, this?
It's just a scratch.
It's no big deal.
By the way, could I get a photo of your ID just in case?
Just in case for?
Just in case I come home and all my stuff's gone?
Not that you'd do anything like that.
Like I said, just in case.
I thought you said your name was Jessie.
Yeah, everyone calls me Jessie.
I like it better.
Okay, let me just grab a photo of this.
(LAID-BACK ACOUSTIC GUITAR MUSIC)
♪ I don't wanna come on too strong ♪
♪ I'm always worried I'll stay too long, but ♪
♪ What's on your mind tonight? ♪
♪ I love it when we can laugh together ♪
♪ That kinda thing, it just makes me feel better ♪
♪ I'm gonna give this just one try ♪
♪ Oh, what if I told you you took my breath away? ♪
♪ And what if I told you I wished that I could stay? ♪
♪ Is it a mistake? ♪
♪ Will my heart break? ♪
♪ Or will you love when I say ♪
♪ What if I told you you took my breath away? ♪
♪ I'm thinking maybe I'll take you out ♪
♪ So we can get a little closer now ♪
♪ Let's hear what's on your mind ♪
(PHONE RINGING)
♪ 'Cause all this time I've been wondering ♪
(PHONE RINGING)
♪ Are you feeling what I'm feeling? ♪
♪ Or should I just let this slide? ♪
Busy?
No, I just dropped someone off.
What's up?
You don't look very happy.
I just asked for her ID and she acted all weird about it.
- (GASPS) - How dare she!
Kick her out, move me in.
I'm serious.
She hesitated for a bit.
And guess what?
Jessie isn't even her real name.
Told you you can't trust strangers.
[KAT] I guess you did, huh?
- (PHONE CHIMES) - Hey, I gotta go.
I just got a request.
♪ What if I told you I wish that I could stay? ♪
♪ What if I told you you took my breath away? ♪
Hey, you moved in so quick,
we never even got the chance to know each other.
Where did you live before this?
[JESSIE] With my ex.
What happened?
Well, we got into a fight,
called the cops on me, kicked me out.
I don't really wanna talk about it.
That's intense.
I'd be pissed if that was my boyfriend.
Yeah, he was a psycho.
What about you? You got a boyfriend?
Yeah.
You'll meet him sometime, I'm sure.
Oh, I'm so rude.
Do you want a glass of wine?
Um, sure, why not?
[KAT] The wine is okay.
Not the worst, but also not the best.
(LAUGHS)
(SIGHS)
[JESSIE] What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
Cheers, to new beginnings.
(GLASSES CLINK)
Mm, also, add your contacts to my phone
and feel free to add me on any social media.
I don't really do social media.
Doesn't hurt to have some fans.
Do you have a lot of fans?
I'm working on it.
I have probably one sane person for every a hundred creeps.
(BOTH LAUGH)
Oh wait, tell me more.
My hands are shaking.
Who doesn't love waking up
to a hundred dick pics every morning?
Oh wait, I changed my mind.
Where do I sign up?
(BOTH LAUGH)
(DOOR KNOCKS)
- Hey, hey. - Hey!
What's that smell?
Oh, Jessie smudged the apartment?
[CHRIS] That's weird. Why?
She's in her room.
Oh, sorry.
- There you go. - Thank you, mister.
Looks like someone made some money today.
I don't know what you'd do without me.
[KAT] Oh, Jessie, this is my boyfriend, Chris.
You don't really look the realtor type.
What do I look like, then?
Can't put my finger on it yet.
Time will tell.
Do you wanna join us for dinner?
Only if you're not cooking.
You guys are just jealous of my cooking skills.
Cooking skills?
Babe, if the world ended and you had the last restaurant,
you would still have zero customers.
(WOMEN LAUGH)
You two are hurting my feelings.
Aww, poor baby.
Okay, if you guys are gonna keep ganging up on me,
I'm just gonna take my wine and get out.
Over my dead body.
That is so rude.
Okay, let's see what you girls got.
And then he was like,
"Babe, we need to find a gas station.
I think I'm gonna shit my pants."
Oh my God. (ALL LAUGH)
But what about you?
Do you have anyone special?
Before I answer that.
Ugh, that bad, huh?
Guess attracting assholes is kinda my thing.
Oh, don't lose hope.
Just takes a little practice.
How much practice are we talking here?
Just a little.
I hope so.
You two are love birds, aren't you?
You're so right.
But enough about us.
Where are you from?
I don't think you guys wanna know about me.
Don't say that.
Of course we do.
Well, I really don't wanna ruin the moment, you know?
We'd love to hear more about you
if that's something you're open to.
All right.
(SIGHS)
I grew up a gypsy.
It's kinda hard to remember.
I was really young.
But I do remember moving around a lot.
And then one day...
Yeah, one day?
Everybody was gone.
Wait, they just abandoned you?
Your own parents?
Why?
I guess I'll never know.
But they did find a note when they found me
that had the name of a South American moth on it.
You mean like an insect?
Yes.
What was the name?
It translates to the black witch.
Who's that?
So people in my tribe used to tell stories of this woman
that made a pact with a demon
and she would steal souls for it.
In return, she would be able to stay young forever.
Only if she kept her end of the bargain.
Okay, guys, I really don't like to talk about
this kinda stuff.
Can we change the subject, please?
Babe, hold on.
So what would the demon do with the souls?
No one lived long enough to tell.
Well, do you know the demon's name?
I'm not gonna say its name.
Why not?
Bad things happen when I say its name.
What kinda bad things?
Trust me, you wouldn't want to know.
Come on.
You can't just leave us hanging like that.
Babe, I think that's enough.
They say that if an outsider spells out its full name,
it won't stop until that person dies a horrific death.
Guys. (LAUGHS NERVOUSLY)
All right, I guess we can stop there
on a positive note.
To new friendships.
(GLASSES CLINK)
She seemed nice.
Nicer than me?
Babe, I love you.
Are you sure you have to go?
Bills aren't gonna pay themselves.
What? No way.
Ha ha. Very funny.
Drive safe.
(DOOR CLOSES)
(CHRIS SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY)
[JESSIE] Yes.
(JESSIE LAUGHS)
(RUNNING FOOTSTEPS)
(DOOR CLOSES)
(FLOOR CREAKING)
(TENSE HORROR MUSIC)
(JESSIE MOANING QUIETLY)
(CHAOTIC MUSIC SWELLING)
(DOORS OPEN)
(DOORS CLOSE) (MUSIC CUTS OUT)
(CAR HORN HONKS)
(BLENDER WHIRRING)
Did I wake you up?
No.
What's wrong? You look like you just saw a ghost.
Just a bad dream.
[JESSIE] You sure it was a dream?
(TENSE HORROR MUSIC)
What do you mean?
(SOMETHING BANGS)
(MUSIC SWELLING)
(JUMP SCARE MUSIC) (SMOKE HISSES)
(TENSE HORROR MUSIC)
(JUMP SCARE MUSIC) (JESSIE SCREAMING)
(CAR HORN HONKS)
(BLENDER WHIRRING)
(TENSE HORROR MUSIC)
Did I wake you up?
[KAT] No.
(HEART BEATING)
What's wrong? You sound like you just saw a ghost.
(HEARTBEAT SPEEDING UP) (MUSIC SWELLING)
I feel like I'm stuck in a bad dream.
No offense, but that wine last night was really cheap.
I'll see you.
Bye.
(JUMP SCARE MUSIC) (PHONE RINGS)
What?
Geez, who crapped in your cereal this morning?
I'm not having the best day of my life, that's all.
Are you still mad at me about last night?
Why didn't you stay?
You're never here when I need you, Chris.
Stay?
Is this a joke?
Kat, I told you I couldn't make it last night.
What are you talking about?
Kat, I was never there.
I called you around nine, remember?
You called me?
That's right, Kat, yes.
Are you on something?
I told you I got a flat
and I didn't have a spare tire,
so I had to wait for the tow truck to come.
Are you sure you're not mixing up the boyfriends?
Don't be ridiculous.
I dunno.
Check your phone.
Maybe it'll help you remember whose turn it was.
(PHONE BEEPS)
How is this possible?
[CHRIS] Hey, this is Chris.
I can't come to the phone right now.
Or maybe I can, but I don't want to.
So leave a message and see what happens.
(LAUGHS) Bye.
(PHONE BEEPS)
Will you answer your goddamn phone, please?
I don't know what you're thinking, but I gotta talk to you.
I'm dead serious.
You have no idea what happened to me.
Call me back.
(GASPS) Thank god you're here.
Is something wrong?
I keep thinking about it,
and if I don't ask I'll go crazy.
Well, maybe I already have.
I'm not gonna take the chance.
I'm sorry. I'm not making any sense.
Could you please remind me what happened last night?
Excuse me?
I blacked out.
I don't remember a damn thing.
Could you refresh my memory?
- (LAUGHS) - Okay.
Okay, I don't know what games you're playing,
but I'm really.
Please.
Okay.
We were talking.
You passed out on the couch.
I went to bed and then I woke up and you weren't here.
That's it?
Okay. Can I go now?
You and I never had dinner with my boyfriend?
You never met him?
Are you using something?
What? No.
Why does everyone keep asking me that?
Because like you said,
you're not making any sense.
(DOORS CREAKING AND SHUTTING)
Maybe I am going crazy.
(THUNDER CRASHING)
(JESSIE BREATHING HEAVILY AND SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY)
(THUNDER CRASHING)
(JESSIE SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY)
(TENSE HORROR MUSIC)
(FLOOR CREAKING)
(JUMP SCARE MUSIC)
(GASPS) You almost gave me a heart attack. (LAUGHS)
What are you doing in front of my room?
I was, I was just.
Are you spying on me?
What? No. That's absurd.
I thought I heard your voice
and I just wanted to see if you wanted to chat or something.
At three AM in the morning.
Right, it sounds weird when you say it like that.
I just wanted a friendly chat.
Didn't mean to weird you out, sorry.
Next time, knock on the door if you wanna say something.
(FLOOR CREAKING)
(BLENDER WHIRRING)
Ugh.
(JESSIE SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY)
(CHRIS SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY)
And then, whoosh!
The killer pops out of nowhere
and chops her into two pieces with his gigantic axe.
- (LAUGHS) - Oh, what a way to go.
Right?
Such a good movie.
You should definitely watch it.
It's so cool that you watch horror films.
Are you kidding me?
I grew up on horror films.
Actually, my uncle worked in prosthetic effects
back in the '90s.
Wow, no way.
[KAT] Can I talk to you a second?
Hey babe, I was just gonna come in and wake you up.
Anyways, I should probably head out.
See you guys.
(DOOR CLOSES)
I see you went from zero to 60 in no time.
Good job.
Oh, so meeting your new roommate's a crime now?
Not a crime. Just disrespectful.
Disrespectful for what?
You ignored my calls for two days straight
and then one morning I find you drooling
all over my roommate in the kitchen?
I'm not stupid, Chris.
Oh my God.
We were having a conversation like two civilized people.
You're blowing this way out of proportion.
Oh yeah?
What if we flip sides, then?
You went MIA inventing imaginary boyfriends,
accusing me of something I never did just two days ago.
How about that?
- That was different. - No, it wasn't!
What are we doing here?
I came here because I missed you
and I should've come earlier
and I'm sorry that I acted immature.
I don't know what's going on,
but I wanna be there for you.
Tell me what happened.
Let's figure it out.
So I went to check it out, right?
I went to her room and I heard her talking gibberish
like she was in some sort of weird trance.
She was like, "Ma sha blah, blah, blah."
Maybe she was meditating.
It doesn't sound that weird.
What if she knows a different language?
Trust me, this wasn't something
they would've taught her in school.
It was different.
Different how?
Like she was doing a ritual or something.
(LAUGHS)
I think your imagination is running a little wild again.
Why are you siding with her?
Babe, I'm not.
I'm just trying to find a logical explanation, that's all.
You're not getting it.
Okay, you know what?
Why don't we go in there and check it out.
Will that make you feel better?
You want us to invade her privacy?
Is there any other way?
We go in that room
and you either put it behind you
or you do something about it.
(TENSE HORROR MUSIC)
Okay, to hell with it.
I can't live like this.
(SWITCH CLICKS) (DOOR CREAKING)
Make sure you put everything back
exactly the way you found it.
No, I'm gonna scatter across the room.
I'm just saying.
I'm not seeing anything.
[CHRIS] Well, I am.
What?
[CHRIS] Check this out.
Is that what I think it is?
It's for rituals.
And I'm not even gonna touch that.
[KAT] What is that for?
You don't wanna know.
[KAT] Tell me what it's for.
It's for evocation
or to summon the spiritual entity or demon.
Are you serious?
[CHRIS] Seen it in a few movies.
You'd know if you liked horror also.
Okay, this isn't about me right now.
You're right, sorry.
(DRAWERS SLIDING)
Check this out.
Pendulum.
And another one.
[KAT] What's a pendulum?
[CHRIS] A pendulum is what you use
to contact the entity or demon.
Similar to a Ouija board.
I don't see anything else.
Holy shit.
What?
Is this salt?
It is.
Stop sticking your finger in foreign substances
and putting it in your mouth.
You're gonna catch something and give it to me.
You say give it to me all the time.
Relax, it's just salt.
So we have salt, candles, a pendulum.
[CHRIS] Which are all used for.
[BOTH] Making a ritual.
If you were making a ritual,
you would need some kind of aid.
A book.
Exactly.
- Where would it be? - We've looked everywhere.
[CHRIS] Maybe she takes it with her.
She never carries a bag and she doesn't have a car, so...
Are you sure you checked underneath the bed?
Yeah, I did.
There was nothing there.
When you were a kid, where did you store your valuables?
You know, stuff that you didn't want your mom to find.
Under the bed.
You don't think she would just look underneath the bed?
- (SIGHS) - I was a kid, wasn't I?
Okay, well, I don't know if you wanna know this about me,
but when I was a kid,
I would store my magazines under the mattress.
Very creative.
Look at this.
Holy shit.
Open it.
Chris, this is really starting to worry me.
Your roommate is a professional witch.
[KAT] Professional or not, that bitch is outta here.
Okay, so you're gonna tell her you went in her room
and "accidentally" went through all of her stuff?
I don't care.
I don't want stuff like this in my home
and I didn't sign up for this.
I think you're overreacting a little bit.
This could just be her hobby.
Pilates is a hobby.
Running marathons is a hobby.
Dabbling in witchcraft
and trying to communicate with God knows what
is not a hobby.
Oh my god she's home, put it back.
(FLOOR CREAKING)
(JESSIE EXHALES)
(DEMONS WHISPER)
(DOOR CREAKING)
(TENSE HORROR MUSIC)
(MUSIC SWELLS, THEN CUTS OUT)
Are you kidding me right now?
You're gonna leave me alone with her?
Look, I promised this guy
I'd take him to the airport, okay?
I'll be back before you know it.
I can't believe you right now.
There's no need to act crazy.
I can't just sit around and babysit you all day.
(KAT SCOFFS)
You're gonna run into her eventually.
So now you call it babysitting.
That's not what I meant.
Babe, you're gonna have to face this.
She's not going anywhere, okay?
Just act cool as if nothing happened and it'll all be fine.
Stay in your room if you have to.
[KAT] Whatever.
Don't whatever me.
You know I'm right.
This job will help knock off a couple bills,
and it's not like I'm leaving you
with some serial killer or something.
She's still your roommate.
I prefer a serial killer.
At least then I know what I'm up against.
Just relax.
Take a nap.
I'll be back before you know it.
Asshole.
(MUSIC SWELLS, THEN CUTS OUT)
Hey.
(DOOR KNOCKING)
Chris?
You can come in.
(DOOR BANGS) (KAT GASPS)
(DOOR CREAKING)
(FOOTSTEPS RUNNING)
(SOMETHING MAKING STRANGE NOISES)
Cut the bullshit. This isn't funny.
(FLOOR CREAKING) (NOISES SWELLING)
Hello?
(SOMETHING WHISPERING)
Hello? (DOOR SLAMS SHUT)
(KAT BREATHES HEAVILY)
Hello?
(FLOOR CREAKING)
Jessie?
(TENSE HORROR MUSIC)
Jessie.
(MUSIC SWELLING)
You guys better not be pulling a joke on me.
(NECK CRACKING)
Screw this.
(JUMP SCARE MUSIC)
Babe, babe, babe, babe, babe, babe, babe.
(KAT SCREAMING)
(KAT BREATHING HEAVILY)
It's just a bad dream.
- It's okay. - Okay.
(CRYING) Oh, it was so real.
- I know. - It was just so real.
[CHRIS] I know.
It's over.
You're safe.
(KAT BREATHING HEAVILY)
(DOOR KNOCKS)
(DOOR CREAKS)
(FLOOR CREAKING)
(TENSE HORROR MUSIC)
Did you lock the door?
No.
I never lock the door when I go out for a smoke.
Why are you walking around wearing that?
Because I wanna take a shower?
It's one o'clock in the morning.
Oh, I'm sorry.
I didn't know your bathroom had a deadline.
What if she bumps into you?
Babe, it's a towel.
A swimsuit is more erotic than this.
What?
Nothing.
Both of you having this sudden urge to clean up
in the middle of the night
is just a bit strange to me, that's all.
Well, I don't know what her deal is,
but I just wanted to get into the bed fresh.
Is that a crime?
It's not a crime, it's just weird.
How long was I out for?
I don't know. I just got here.
I thought you'd have your suit on.
Yeah, well, I went home when the guy canceled on me,
so I cracked a beer and passed out on the couch.
When I woke up, I saw the time
and I came here to salvage the night.
I don't know what the big deal is.
Nothing. It is what it is.
You know what's really starting to get under my skin?
Ever since that girl moved in, you've been acting crazy.
Maybe it's because there's a witch that lives in my house.
Come on, Kat.
Look, I get it.
The book, the salt, it's a little extreme.
But you acting like your life is in imminent danger
is a bit over the top.
Some people are just into that kinda stuff.
Well, I'm not.
And that's fine,
but drop the paranoia,
'cause it's really starting to wear me out.
You do this, she does that.
Give people a break.
Oh yeah.
You were practically begging me to live together
just a few days ago,
and now all of a sudden you want a break?
That's because you weren't acting crazy back then.
You've become literally obsessed with her.
I can't believe you've just said that to me.
You don't get it, do you?
I have been having horrific nightmares since she moved in
and I just want my life back.
With or without you.
I wanna be in it,
and that's why I drove 20 miles just to sleep next to you.
Then how come my gut is screaming you never actually left?
(CHRIS SCOFFS)
Okay, I just can't deal with this right now.
I'm leaving. I'll call you later.
Fine.
Leave the light on when you go.
[CHRIS] Hey, this is Chris.
I can't come to the phone right now.
Or maybe I can, but I don't want to.
So leave a message and see what happens.
(LAUGHS) Bye.
(PHONE BEEPS)
Hey, I just wanted to say I'm really sorry.
I've been super stressed out.
Anyway, call me back.
(CRICKETS CHIRPING)
(JUMP SCARE MUSIC)
(CABINET DOORS CLOSING)
(KITCHEN DRAWERS RATTLING)
(KITCHEN CABINETS BANGING)
(SOMETHING MAKING STRANGE NOISES)
(PHONE RINGING)
(BUSY SIGNAL BEEPING)
(TENSE HORROR MUSIC)
(FLOOR CREAKING)
(WORDLESS, CHAOTIC VOCAL MUSIC)
(SWITCH CLICKS)
(DOOR SLAMS)
(DOORKNOB RATTLING)
(SOMETHING CLATTERING)
(TENSE HORROR MUSIC SWELLING)
(SOMETHING WHISPERING)
(JUMP SCARE MUSIC)
(TONE RINGING)
- (VOICE ECHOING) - Hey, you okay?
(VOICE ECHOING) Kat, wake up.
(TENSE HORROR MUSIC)
Wake up!
Your nose is bleeding.
(RINGING TONE FADING OUT)
What happened?
This place looks like a war zone.
Shut the fuck up.
You're outta here, you hear me?
We're done.
You're insane.
You know that, right?
(DOOR CLOSES)
(JESSIE WHISPERING)
(TENSE HORROR MUSIC)
(FACE CRACKLES) (MUSIC CUTS OUT)
(RECORD PLAYING STATIC)
♪ T-E-M-P-T-E-D ♪
(KNIFE SAWING)
♪ Tempted ♪
♪ I was tempted ♪
♪ Tempted by your smile ♪
♪ I was tempted ♪
♪ And for a little while ♪
♪ I was certain ♪
♪ That I would be the one to change you ♪
♪ And you would be mine ♪
♪ You will be mine ♪
♪ I was tempted ♪
♪ Tempted by your eyes ♪
♪ I was tempted ♪
♪ The promises, the lies ♪
♪ Just keep hurting ♪
♪ Ooh, they just keep on hurting ♪
♪ That I won't be the one to change you ♪
♪ And you won't be mine ♪
♪ No, you won't be mine ♪
♪ Like Eve in the garden ♪
♪ When evening came ♪
♪ How could I believe you ♪
♪ Fooled and ashamed ♪
♪ I was tempted ♪
♪ But tempted I'm no more ♪
♪ I've attempted ♪
(KNIFE SAWING)
♪ What was never done before ♪
(FOOTSTEPS RUNNING) ♪ Drop the curtain ♪
(RECORD SCRATCHES)
Jessie?
(FLOOR CREAKING)
Jessie.
(FLOOR CREAKING)
Jessie.
(TENSE HORROR MUSIC)
(LOUD, CHAOTIC MUSIC)
(MUSIC CUTS OUT)
(JUMP SCARE MUSIC) (KAT GASPS)
(TENSE HORROR MUSIC)
(SOMETHING LAUGHING OR CRYING)
Who's there?
(SOMETHING LAUGHING OR CRYING)
Hello?
(MUSIC CUTS OUT)
(TENSE HORROR MUSIC)
(KAT BREATHING HEAVILY)
(SOMETHING BANGING ON DOOR)
(BANGING STOPS)
(KAT BREATHING HEAVILY)
(MUSIC CUTS OUT)
(DOOR CLICKS)
(TENSE HORROR MUSIC)
(KAT BREATHING MORE CALMLY)
(SOMETHING HUMMING) (KAT GASPS)
(KAT GASPS)
(JUMP SCARE MUSIC)
(KAT GASPS AND BREATHES HEAVILY)
(THUNDER ROLLING)
(FLOOR CREAKING)
(THUNDER ROLLING)
(SWITCH FLIPS)
(THUNDER ROLLING)
[REPORTER] ...weather forecast.
(CHANNEL CHANGES) (PEOPLE SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY)
(CHANNEL CHANGES)
[HOST] And then the door gently tapped
on the bedroom wall.
She slowly lowered the blanket to see an entity
standing by the room entrance
looking at her with death stares.
Her eyes locked like a cat's eyes.
Her face was mimicless.
She opened her mouth wide
and pointed her long fingers at the girl.
The mouth had no teeth or tongue.
It was like a black void
ready to swallow anything that comes nearby.
An unbearably loud pitching sound echoed in her bedroom.
Sarah covered her ears and slid under her blanket.
She cannot remember for how long this had to continue.
What she remembers is the psychological therapy
she had to go through to get over it.
(LIGHT THEME MUSIC)
You are listening to "The Cursed Hour,"
the number one radio podcast for paranormal activity.
If you are at home, give us a call.
If you have a scary story to tell
or need to ask any questions,
call our hotline now at 310-555-2905.
We'll be waiting.
And remember, if you manage to connect,
please make sure to mute your TV to prevent any reverb.
It seems like we have a live call from one of our viewers.
May I have your name, please?
Hey, I'm Katherine, but my friends call me Kat.
[HOST] Mm-hmm.
Nice to meet you, Kat.
What's the purpose of your call tonight?
I'm having paranormal experiences.
I think that my roommate might be a witch?
[HOST] Wow.
A witch roommate.
Now, that's interesting.
Do you have any proof you can share with us, Kat?
Yeah, my boyfriend and I found a spell book
and some witches materials in her room.
[HOST] Mm-hmm.
Leaving out the fact that
what the fuck were you two doing in there?
But that's some hardcore stuff.
You should be very careful, Kat.
What kind of paranormal experiences
have you been going through lately?
Apparitions.
I've seen people that look like me,
but with really different features.
[HOST] Like what?
Like their eyes, hands, and feet don't look right.
(JUMP SCARE MUSIC)
[HOST] Okay.
What else?
Objects moving by their selves.
Loss of consciousness.
Losing touch with reality.
[HOST] Kat, did you confront your roommate about this?
Yeah, I actually got into a fight with her
about it this morning,
and of course she pretended like it was nothing
and that I was the insane one.
[HOST] Oh my, you shouldn't have done that, Kat.
You never, ever confront a witch
unless you have the necessary tools.
I didn't know that.
[HOST] (sighs) Anyways, did she tell you
about what she practices?
White magic, black magic, both?
No, but her spell book has a pentagram,
so that can't be good, right?
[HOST] I have to admit, that's very concerning.
Shit.
I knew it.
[HOST] Anything else you can think of?
Yeah.
She told me this story about a moth
that's name translates to black witch.
She said something about how if an outsider
mentions its name,
they will be killed in a horrific way.
I (SOMETHING BANGS)
I've been actually hearing noises all night.
[HOST] No, God, Kat, you gotta get the hell outta there.
Get out and go where?
Well, if you can't leave the house, then burn the book.
That's the only way.
What you're interacting with is a very powerful demon
that can shape shift into anything
you can ever imagine except humans.
God restricted them in a way
that when they shape shift to a human form,
they can only do that with a distinct flaw.
There will be a physical trait that won't look natural.
Can I protect myself from them?
Burn the book.
If you can't,
then you gotta cleanse the whole place every day
for the next seven days.
(SOMETHING BANGING)
When our chat's over, email me,
and I'll send you over a list of items to buy.
Also, you gotta listen to very positive things.
You gotta be in a good vibe.
Demons are attracted to negative thoughts and emotions.
Right.
Thank you.
I don't know what I would've done without you.
[HOST] I don't know what I'd do without me, either.
But anyways, I see that you like to blabber on
and I got other viewers that need my help, too,
so talk to you later.
(BUSY SIGNAL BEEPING)
Okay.
(BIRDS CHIRPING)
(FLOOR CREAKING)
(CAR HONKING)
(LAID-BACK ACOUSTIC GUITAR MUSIC)
She's gone.
♪ Rain is pouring down upon the memory of the storm ♪
♪ Worry's in the hollows ♪
♪ Regret is in the stone ♪
♪ You are not ♪
♪ You're not alone ♪
♪ You are not ♪
♪ You're not alone ♪
♪ High upon the mountain ♪
♪ Or fathoms from the sound ♪
♪ Rising with the morning ♪
♪ Or lost beneath the ground ♪
♪ You are not ♪
♪ You're not alone ♪
♪ You are not ♪
♪ You're not alone ♪
♪ If you ever lose out ♪
♪ Or break down in the cold ♪
♪ Stranded on the side of the long and tired road ♪
♪ I would drive for miles ♪
♪ Out in the failing light ♪
♪ Brave the wind and lightning ♪
♪ And meet you in the night ♪
♪ You are not ♪
♪ You're not alone ♪
♪ Oh, you are not ♪
♪ You're not alone ♪
Delight yourself in the Lord
and he will bring you the desires of your heart.
(LIDS CLANGING)
♪ Oh, you are not ♪
♪ You're not alone ♪
♪ You are not ♪
♪ You're not alone ♪
Above all else, guard your heart,
for everything you do flows from it.
(LIDS CLANGING)
(SLOW ROCK MUSIC)
♪ I tell you I'm leaving ♪
♪ How long can I stay ♪
♪ I tell you I'm shaking ♪
♪ How long till it goes away ♪
♪ I tell you I'm broken ♪
♪ How long can I stand on my feet ♪
♪ I tell you I'm trying ♪
♪ But how much is enough for me ♪
♪ I bring you roses to your play ♪
♪ Surround you with angels guide your way ♪
Hey.
How you been?
Do you really care?
Of course I do.
That's why I'm here to celebrate with the love of my life.
Celebrate?
Do you have any idea what I've been going through.
Babe, I just got a job offer that has a six-figure salary.
Good for you.
Don't say that.
What does it even matter without you by my side?
Hey, I don't need your money,
and I was content with things the way they were,
but what I want is someone who's gonna be there for me
when I need it most.
Look, I know I screwed up
and I know you never cared about the money.
You don't need to remind me of that.
Sometimes I act frivolous
and I let my short temper get the best of me.
And I hate when you do that.
I know you do, but those are my flaws,
and I definitely don't like them,
and I'm trying to better myself every single day
because I love you and you deserve the best.
I'm sorry.
Let's set the table.
We have a lot of catching up to do.
To our future.
Cheers. (GLASSES CLINK)
Ah. You feeling better?
This place has a whole new energy after that bitch left.
I can feel it.
Let's not talk about her anymore.
I'm glad she's gone.
I'm happy you're back.
I don't know what I'd do without you.
You okay?
You're not gonna cry on me now, are you?
Ha ha. Very funny.
I should probably go get the food.
It's almost ready.
Okay, I'll get the (INDISTINCT).
♪ Lost in my head, you show ♪
(FLOOR CREAKING)
(PHONE DINGS)
(TENSE HORROR MUSIC)
(KAT TYPING AGGRESSIVELY)
(MUSIC SWELLING)
(DRAMATIC THEME MUSIC)
An intoxicated driver took a life tonight.
The driver busted a red light and T-boned a sedan
which was occupied by 23-year-old twin sisters
Jessie and Maria Gonzalez.
While the tragic accident
took the life of Jessie Gonzalez instantly,
her twin sister Maria is miraculously alive
with only minor scratches.
The driver who caused the accident is still missing.
(TENSE HORROR MUSIC)
Actually, my sister is gonna come
and pick me up in a minute now.
What happened here?
Oh, this?
It's just a scratch.
It's no big deal.
I thought you said your name was Jessie.
Yeah, everyone calls me Jessie.
I like it better.
Well, we got into a fight,
called the cops on me, kicked me out.
I don't really wanna talk about it.
(TENSE, PULSING ELECTRONIC MUSIC)
(KAT TYPING)
What's up, witches?
Today we're gonna be getting into some pendulum spells.
We're gonna be getting into some firework,
not literal fireworks,
but spells that require the energy of a fire.
I've set up some candles, fireplace,
and this will be my seance circle, if you will.
So, the spell that will get back
at whoever has wronged you in any way.
(SPEAKING FOREIGN LANGUAGE)
Repeat this and the fire should be reacting
off of the spell.
Once you repeat those words,
you hold the pendulum over the fire
and you let the fire's energy start to sway.
Okay.
(EXHALES)
Now comes the fun part.
Ready?
(EXHALES)
Deep breaths.
(SPEAKING FOREIGN LANGUAGE)
(TENSE HORROR MUSIC SWELLING)
(KAT COLLAPSES)
(KAT BREATHING SHAKILY)
(GROUP CHANTING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE)
Whatever you do, don't break the circle until I say so.
[CHRIS] Okay.
Whatever happens, don't step in the circle.
[CHRIS] Okay, I got it.
Oh, don't worry, sweetie.
It'll all be over very soon.
You won't feel a thing.
You're here for a great purpose.
Ah, Jessie will have to make do with yours
until we can find her a suit that she wants.
I'm sorry, babe.
But she can do things,
great things that you can only imagine.
Shut up. I'm trying to concentrate.
Hey, fuck you.
I'm allowed to say my goodbyes.
We had a lot of good times together.
Oh, you and me had some great times together, too.
Now cut the crap and let's get down to business.
Don't get all emotional on me now.
You know I hate that in a man.
[CHRIS] Whatever.
I wish there was an other way.
[MARIA] Okay, here we go.
(CHANTING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE)
(SOMETHING BANGING)
(HOUSE RATTLING)
(CHANTING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE)
(SOMETHING SCREAMING)
(CHANTING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE)
(SOMETHING MAKING NOISES)
Now do it.
Cut her throat, now.
I can't do it.
I'm sorry.
Are you crazy?
You have to keep your end of the bargain.
You got what you wanted.
You can't just change your mind now.
I just can't.
I still love her.
You think you can get out of this alive?
Shut up.
He'll never forgive you or your family.
I said shut up.
A deal is a deal.
[CHRIS] God, shut up, shut up, shut up, shut up.
If you don't do this, we're all gonna die.
You sure had no problem fucking me
when she was in the next room.
Do you think she'll ever forgive you?
Just take what's yours and be done with it.
[CHRIS] I can't.
Do it right now, you idiot, or we're all gonna die.
(TENSE, PULSING ELECTRONIC MUSIC)
I can't.
Do it, you idiot, or we're all going to die.
Do it.
- Do it. - No.
Do it, do it, do it!
(BLOOD SQUELCHING)
(MID-TEMPO PIANO MUSIC)
♪ Broken into ♪
♪ Torn apart ♪
♪ Worlds colliding ♪
♪ And there we are ♪
♪ Here I stand ♪
♪ Painted red ♪
♪ With thoughts of whispers ♪
♪ Inside my head ♪
♪ Dirty water ♪
♪ Wash me clean ♪
♪ You'll always be a part of me ♪
♪ There's blood on my hands ♪
♪ Lights are fading out ♪
♪ I feel it coming down ♪
♪ Open up my eyes ♪
♪ And see the weight inside ♪
♪ 'Cause here I stand ♪
♪ Painted red ♪
♪ Dirty water ♪
♪ Wash me clean ♪
♪ You'll always be a part of me ♪
♪ There's blood on my ♪
♪ There's blood on my hands ♪
(CHANTING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE)
(DEMONS WHISPERING)
Did it work?
Jessie?
(JUMP SCARE MUSIC)
(VOICE DISTORTED) Jessie's not home now, bitch.
(KNIFE STABS) (MARIA GASPS)
(BLOOD DRIPPING)
(KNIFE PULLS OUT)
(MARIA COLLAPSES)
(TENSE HORROR MUSIC)
(CHRIS BREATHING HEAVILY)
Please. We did what you wanted.
(BONES CRUNCH)
Ah! (PHONE DROPS)
No, no. (BREATHING HEAVILY)
(VOICE DISTORTED) You're not gonna cry on me now, are you?
(CHRIS SCREAMING)
(CELL PHONE RINGING)
(JUMP SCARE MUSIC)
(DISTORTED ELECTRONIC MUSIC)
(MUSIC CUTS OFF)