Diabolisch (2025) Movie Script
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I don't know what to do with her. This isn't Valerie.
We can give her all the help she needs.
I just need your approval.
Is this really the best for her?
If this goes wrong, she will never forgive me.
This is the only way you can help her.
You're not just doing this for Valerie,
but also for Jessica and for yourself.
Jessica?
Help me, Jessica.
Mommy needs your help.
Help me, Jessica.
Jessica?
Jessica?
Jessica?
Jessica?
Jessica?
Jessica?
Sorry?
Welcome back.
Where were you?
I was lost in thought for a moment.
What did you say?
Shall we ask for the check?
I have to get up early tomorrow.
And I think you could use your bed as well.
You're already getting a year older.
I have doubts about it.
So, maybe next time.
Hey, it was fun.
Certainly.
Good luck with the alarm tomorrow.
Yes, thank you.
Next time we'll meet when I'm free the next day.
Okay.
- Sleep well.
- You too.
- Until next time.
- Bye.
So, someone celebrated her birthday quite a bit?
I've been good for a change.
This weekend, however...
Yeah? Big plans?
No.
A nice weekend of doing nothing.
Anna is coming tonight and she will cook for me.
Ah, how nice.
How far along are you with the
Zandbergen Group's balance sheet?
I want it out the door tomorrow at end of the day.
I still have quite a bit to do.
But I'll manage to have it ready tomorrow morning.
Does that work for you?
Yes, great.
Thanks.
Hey, Mom.
Hey, darling.
- Happy birthday.
- Oh, thank you.
Time for a selfie?
Now? I just got home from work.
You still look good for your age, don't you?
- Sorry!?
- Smile!
You still look great, don't you?
Yeah, yeah, okay.
What are you cooking?
Pasta.
Oh, yummy.
Can I help you?
No, grab a glass of wine and take a seat.
It's almost done.
I'll have a glass as well.
On a weekday?
Come on. It's a party.
It's not like we can take it easy now.
But it looks like we can finish first this season.
Look at that.
And how many matches do you still have?
Four.
Okay, and around the area?
Because then I will watch.
I do want to be there when you become champion.
Yes, I think this weekend. But I'll have to check.
Okay.
And how are things at home? How is your father?
Oh, you know how he is.
Busy, busy, busy.
With work or with something else?
Or do you mean someone else?
- No, I mean...
- I know what you mean.
But he is busy with work.
As far as I know, there is no one else in the picture yet.
If there is someone else, then that's fine with me.
Just because things didn't work
out between us doesn't mean I don't...
...wish him all the happiness in the world.
I know, Mom.
I'm sure he thinks the same.
Oh shit, is it that late already?
I still have to do some homework.
No, leave it alone. I'll do it.
But it's your birthday.
You cooked a delicious meal
and I've been spoiled enough today.
Are you sure?
Yes, absolutely.
Go home, you still have work to do.
Want to go shopping this weekend?
Yeah, fun.
Great.
Well, we'll keep in touch about that.
- All right. Now, go, already.
- Bye, Mom.
Bye, darling.
Miss Insinger.
Miss Insinger.
There is no one in the house.
Are you sure?
Yes, there are no signs of forced
entry, the back door is locked.
The chances that anyone was inside are really slim.
But I really saw someone.
Could it be that someone was in the garden?
And it looked like that person was inside?
Anyway, you can safely go back inside.
And ma'am, know that if there is
anything, you can always call us.
We'll be on our way and when that person comes back...
...I'll chase him away.
Okay, thanks.
This neighborhood keeps getting more unsafe.
This would never have happened in the past.
Jessica.
Jesus, Arnout.
Guilty conscience?
I've had a weird night.
But it's all right.
Okay... Do you have the Zandbergen balance for me?
Yes, I sent that to you this morning.
You sent me something, but no balance sheet.
Oh... Well, then I'll check it and if not, I'll send it again.
Okay, thank you.
What is this?
Arnout...
I don't know what happened, but the file is broken.
And now?
The tax return must be filed today.
Can we ask for an extension?
I'm sorry.
Yeah, that's not much use to us now.
I'll call them and try to explain it.
But they won't be happy about it.
Just start over and make backups this time.
We'll consider the fine as a lesson.
Okay.
Was that it?
Yes, I will work on it.
Well, you're busy.
Yes, it was necessary.
But it's nice with this weather.
Well, honey.
- Happy birthday.
- Thank you, Dad.
There is a present for you on the table.
That's not necessary.
Yes, with everything you
do for me, it's still far too little.
Well, thank you.
Have you done the laundry yet?
Yes, that is also on the table.
Okay, I'll put it away.
You are too good for your old father.
As long as that old father keeps
cooking delicious food for me...
...I'll put away the laundry.
Good.
Just fifteen minutes.
Now, come on.
Time to finally unwrap your present.
Oh, wow.
Open it.
It belonged to your mother.
I found it in the attic...
...along with some other things of hers.
And I think you should have it.
It's beautiful.
I thought you might like it.
You look more and more like your mother.
I've been thinking about her a lot lately as well.
Yes?
And?
How does it look?
Wonderful.
You know...
I still miss her too.
You would think that it would
become less over the years.
But that is not true.
I miss her too, dad.
I'm going to go check on the food.
Jessica.
Jessica.
Jessica.
Mom?
What are you doing, Mom?
I am looking at my beautiful daughter.
Just keep the light off, honey.
Why?
Mom?
You're scaring me.
There's no need for that.
Valerie?
What are you doing, Valerie?
Go back to sleep.
I'll take care of mom.
Well, good morning.
Had a rough night?
Rough week.
What are you doing here?
We were going shopping, remember?
Dad's dropping me off.
Sorry, I completely lost track of time.
Well, I think it's a bit more than just time.
No, I just overslept.
Give me a few minutes.
Come on in.
- Or a new coat?
- A new coat?
Yes, it's about time.
So, are you ready?
Okay guys, I'll leave you alone then.
Could you give me a call when you get back, Anna?
Yes, off course.
- Have lots of fun.
- Thank you, bye.
Is everything okay?
- What do you mean?
- With you?
Yeah, I've just had a tough week.
I'm a year older now.
Yeah, okay.
Let me know what you spent for Anna today?
You'll just get that back.
- There's no need for that, David.
Are you sure?
She is also my daughter and I
can take care of her just as well.
I was just offering.
Well, enjoy your day.
This guy is driving me crazy.
He can't explain the material, gives boring lessons...
...and doesn't even like his job.
And gets angry at everyone when everyone fails.
I used to have a teacher like that.
He taught math, but he didn't like it.
He seized every opportunity
to talk about something else.
Yeah, why are you in front of a class?
The thing is, now I have a subject Im not doing well in.
And all thanks to some guy who doesn't like his job.
Do you have classmates who are doing well?
Maybe you can ask for their help.
Yes, Ellen.
I really don't feel like taking lessons from her.
What would be your solution then?
By the way, I have a home game on Saturday.
It starts at two o'clock.
- Are you coming to watch?
- Yes, fun.
Number 49.
That's us.
Number 49.
Yes, thank you.
Here you go.
Here it is.
- Thank you.
- Enjoy your meal.
Ooh, yummy.
Do you see that guy over there?
Yeah...
He keeps staring at me.
I don't think so.
Mom?
Can you see?
Excuse me?
Why are you looking at me?
Mom, what are you doing?
Me?
That guy is staring at me.
He doesn't do that at all.
- I saw it myself, didn't I?
- He's just waiting.
Harold, what's going on here?
Who are you?
Mom, you're acting weird. Come on, let's go.
Come on.
What was that?
- Mom, what's wrong with you?
- Nothing...
I'm just tired.
Which store should we go to?
Do you need anything?
No.
What do you mean, no? We're
supposed to go shopping, right?
I don't think I need anything.
I could use a few pairs of pants
and a nice dress for the summer.
I...
I'd rather go home. I still have homework to do.
Okay.
Should I take you home then?
No, it's okay. I'll take the bus.
Are you sure? It's no problem.
No, Mom. Just do your thing.
I'll get home.
Okay.
See you on Saturday then.
Hey, are you doing anything tonight?
She lives with David and I see her so little.
I'm afraid of losing her.
Oh come on, she's a smart girl.
She's not going to cut off all contact just
because you acted a little weird today.
It's not just today.
I've been feeling bad all week.
You're just having a shitty week.
That happens.
Take a few days of rest.
Take some time for yourself.
And then everything will be fine again.
What if it's something else than a shitty week?
Like what?
My mother was the same age as me when she...
You are not your mother.
Jessica.
You are not your mother.
Isn't that what's going on?
You're afraid that you'll act like your mother.
And because of that fear you're doing exactly that?
Well, Ms. Freud.
But seriously, could that be it?
I've been thinking about her a lot lately.
Yes.
You see.
That must be it.
Trust me, craziness isn't hereditary.
Are you sure?
Yes, I think so.
One more round then?
- My therapist told me to relax.
- Yes, please.
The days are slowly ticking away.
Every hour brings you closer to death.
But sometimes dying is sweeter than living.
Jessica.
I have a problem.
What is it?
I spoke to the Zandbergen group.
As expected, they are not happy about it.
Now they want all our
administration as soon as possible...
...so that they can give it to a third party.
Apparently, a technical malfunction
is a sign of distrust in our abilities.
But they've been with us for almost 14 years.
How can one mistake put this
relationship under such strain?
I also think it's an overreaction.
But that doesn't matter now.
I'm trying to win them over again.
I promised them they would get everything tomorrow...
...so they can move on.
Tomorrow? But I have to do it all again.
Yes, that's why I also want
to propose working all night.
Sharon supports us.
The three of us can really pull
together and get everything done.
And then just celebrate a deserved weekend.
It's not my favorite solution
either, but that's the way it is.
Yes, okay.
Good.
Fancy Chinese food tonight?
Nice.
Great.
I'll arrange that.
I have the complete printed
annual administration here.
Thank you. I'll check them.
Have you received the balance?
And does it work now?
Yes, with a bit of luck we'll be done before 12 o'clock.
Great. I'm going to get coffee.
Do you want something?
No, thank you.
Please let me know if anything is missing.
We will.
Help!
- Jessica!
- Jess!
Jessica, are you here?!
Help me!
The police are on their way.
Did he do something to you?
He left when you came in.
Was he in the room?
Yes.
Jessica, you were the only one there.
He left when you came in.
There was one door and it was locked.
Jessica, what exactly did you see?
There was someone in the
office with me. I'm not crazy, am I?
Nobody says you're crazy.
But maybe the stress has become too much for you.
Jesus, Arnout. That's just like saying I'm crazy.
That's not what I mean.
But maybe it's better to take a few days off.
And make an appointment with the company doctor.
We have your best interests at heart.
I notice that, yes.
Just leave the crazy woman
at home, then we're rid of her.
Fine, let's do that.
- Jessica...
- Good luck!
Jessica!
- What's wrong with you?
- I need to talk to you.
- Here you go.
- Thank you.
What happened to mom?
Must we do this now?
Dad, it's important.
I need to know what happened to mom.
Your mother had problems.
Serious problems.
What kind of problems?
I tried everything to help her.
Really everything.
What was wrong with mom?
I don't know.
I'm serious, I still have no clue.
Valerie slowly changed into something else.
Not the woman I was in love with.
Not your mother.
What did she turn into?
In something...
Something monstrous.
She had an obsession with hurting people.
And if she couldn't do that, she would hurt herself.
The only thing I could do in the
end was protect her from herself.
And what did you do to help her?
You have to believe me when I say that I did
absolutely everything to make her better.
We've been everywhere.
At doctors, specialists, psychologists.
And no one knew what was wrong with her.
I remember one night...
A man came by when mom was sick in bed.
And I heard you talking downstairs.
Was that a doctor?
Did he know what was wrong with mom?
He couldn't help her either.
Why not?
Why this sudden interest?
Suddenly you're at my door with all kinds
of strange questions about your mother.
All these years you've lived...
...with the idea that she died far too early...
...and suddenly we're in some kind of cross-examination.
Why?
Do you suspect me of something?
No, dad.
So what's going on?
I think I have the same thing mom had.
Lately I've been feeling like I'm going crazy.
I'm missing moments.
I sleep badly.
I see things.
I'm keep scratching myself and I don't know why.
Your mother.
We couldn't find anyone for her.
That man you saw as a child...
...he wasn't a doctor.
What was he?
Some kind of specialist.
He said he had experience
with cases like your mother's.
But whatever he did, he did more harm than good.
Where can I find him?
Jess... You don't want to go this way.
Dad, I need help.
Listen carefully.
Your mother died two days after his treatment.
I won't let that happen to you.
I'm not going to lose you to
the quackery of some con man.
I will not.
What if you lose me to what I do have?
Is that better?
But you weren't there.
You do not know how she suffered under his hand.
You don't know what it's like.
This has been going on for five days now.
And I don't know if I have five days left.
Jessica.
Whatever you see, it is not real.
It can't do anything to you.
Remember that and you will be safe.
You don't get it.
I really want to do anything for you...
...but I'm not going to send you to the
man responsible for your mother's death.
I will not do that.
You can do this.
If anyone can, it's you.
What if I can't?
So this is what you think.
I'm sorry.
You can tell Anna what happened to her mother.
Help!
Help!
Help!
Hello?
Is anyone there?
Where are you?
Help! Call an ambulance!
Anna, isn't that your mother?
Mom?
Hey.
Are you home?
Jesus, Jessica.
I need help.
Eline?
Jessica?
Eline?
Jessica, stop!
Eline!
Jessica...
Jessica...
Jessica.
Jessica!
Eline?
I'm sorry.
What did you do?
Mom?
Anna?
What are you doing here?
What are you doing here?
Does your father know you're here?
Off course.
You're acting weird.
Are you hiding something from me?
Sorry, I still don't understand what you're doing here.
Dad wanted me out of the house.
He has a visitor.
His new girlfriend.
He's fucking her and doesn't want me to know.
- Anna!
- There's more I know.
How is Eline?
How did it feel?
When you shoved that knife into her body?
Her warm blood on your hands?
Her last breath on your face?
You are not my daughter.
I've been promised something,
Jessica. You're going to give it to me.
I get what was promised to me.
- Where is my daughter?
- Give me what I deserve.
Where is Anna?
Maybe I am your daughter.
Maybe she's at home.
Maybe she's dying in a ditch. Who knows?
What's still real, Jessica? Do you know?
This isn't real.
Not?
It feels real, mommy.
I'll see you soon, Jessica.
- Mom?
- Anna?
Where are you?
At home, I'm in bed. Why are you calling?
Where is David?
He's sleeping too. It's 3 a.m., Mom. What's wrong?
- What is this?
- David!? Anna!
It's mom.
David?!
Anna?!
David?
Goddammit, Jessica.
- What are you doing here?
- Is Anna here?
Yes, of course she's here. She's upstairs.
I need to see her.
Do you have any idea what
time it is? Act normal for once.
I'm afraid there's something wrong with Anna.
No, she was just sleeping soundly until
her idiot mother showed up on the doorstep.
David, I know how this sounds. But
something's going to happen to Anna.
- Something bad.
- Jesus, Jess...
Please David, I need to see her.
Anna?!
Okay.
You saw her?
Now you can go.
Are you all right?
Yes, mom.
Honey.
Go upstairs for a moment.
Okay.
Jessica?
We'll find help for you tomorrow.
But now you really have to go.
David, I can't be helped.
My father is the only one who
knows what's wrong with me...
...and even he won't tell.
Come on, Jess.
Even my father won't help me.
Even my father won't help me.
Okay, Jessica.
Jessica?
Jessica?
I'm really going to make sure she gets help.
Jessica...
Help me!
Jessica...
Help me... Help me...
Help me!
Valerie, this is Doctor Erlings.
Raymond Erlings...
Jessica!
What is this?
Who is Raymond Erlings?
Forget that name.
Did he help mom?
Jessica...
Your mother was absolutely
crazy. Nothing more, nothing less.
And everything written in that
book is the ravings of a maniac.
Don't believe a word of it.
Do not trust that man.
He says he wants to help you,
but he's just making things worse.
I can't do nothing.
Don't trust anything you see.
Your mother also saw people who weren't there.
And they gave her all kinds of bizarre assignments.
And if you have the same...
- Then I'm talking to a figment of my imagination.
Thanks, Dad.
Since the beginning of history, there
have been tales of possessed people.
But as knowledge about mental illness increased...
...many of these types of
cases could be attributed to that.
Unfortunately, there are still a limited
number of cases of demonic possession.
But that's different from what you see in movies.
Anna? What are you doing here?
What's the matter with you, Mom?
Yesterday.
Can you say anything?
Sorry.
I'm worried about you. Is everything okay?
Jesus, what's wrong?
I have to show you something.
Doctor Erlings is a demonologist.
He is an expert on demons and the occult.
And he tried to help my mother.
They thought my mother was possessed.
- What?
- I know how it sounds.
Is this our family?
Yes.
The women don't really get old.
They all died at the age of 44.
You're 44 now, right?
Yes.
Does it also say how they died?
Is this grandma when she was pregnant with you?
Yes, she must have been about 30 years old.
What is?
Do you see this?
What's up with that?
That's what follows me.
That's just someone standing in the background.
- No, and it followed her.
If so, it should be in photos of you too, right?
There is nothing here.
There.
That's what I see.
Mom?
Anna!
- I need to talk to that Erlings.
- I'll go with you.
- Absolutely not.
- Mom, I can help.
Not until I know what's going on.
You don't have to do this alone.
I know what this thing did to my mother.
And I don't want you to remember me like that.
Mom, it hasn't come to that. We can beat her.
I have to do this myself, Anna.
Doctor Raymond Erlings?
Yes.
I found your address through your website...
I don't do that anymore.
I need your help.
I'm sorry, I can't help you.
My mother is Valerie Insinger!
Come in.
Insinger...
I had hoped never to hear that name again.
Follow me.
Your mother was a special case.
What was wrong with my mother?
There was a darkness within Valerie.
Stronger than anything I'd ever seen.
It should have stopped with her.
What kind of darkness?
There is more to the world than the tangible.
Some things are beautiful.
Most are not.
Evil creatures...
Preying on the innocent.
Their sole purpose is to cause pain and suffering.
They have no name, no form...
No soul.
It is pure evil.
Something diabolical.
What does it want?
Pain, sadness, fear. That's how it feeds.
Generations ago it bonded
with your family and it won't let go.
Your bloodline is...
...for lack of a better word, cursed.
It wants what it was promised
all those centuries ago.
Only then will it leave you alone.
It wants a sacrifice.
What kind of sacrifice?
The thing that hurts a mother the most.
My daughter.
Anna.
Valerie chose to sacrifice herself.
To save you.
We hoped that this would
break the bond with the darkness.
You were wrong.
Are there any other ways to stop this?
It's not here.
What?
Stay here.
Jessica...
Mom?
Doctor Erlings?
Jessica, help me.
Mom?
Mom?
Jessica?
What are you doing here?
You shouldn't be here.
I stopped her.
What are you doing here?
I don't know.
Go away.
- Mom, I...
- Go away!
I told you to stay downstairs.
What is this?
A reminder of the darkness within myself.
Hopefully this will help you.
This is all the information I have of your mother.
Maybe there is something in there that can help.
I came here for your help.
Not for this.
I am an old man.
I couldn't save your mother
all those years ago either.
Why do you think I could help you now?
We have to find something.
There is no we.
I can't help you.
Does this mean nothing to you at all?
What kind of doctor are you?
One who can't do anything for you.
You sincerely have my sympathy.
But I can't help you.
You have to go.
So this is it?
Read about your mother.
You must resist her.
Jessica...
You have to stop her.
Jessica!
You have to help me.
Set me free.
Jessica...
I'm not going to do anything to you.
I will never hurt you.
Can mommy have a hug?
Jessica, no!
Go away!
Get out of here! Get lost!
Jessica...
Flee, please...
I love you, Jessica.
Go away!
Stop it!
Stop! Stop!
Mom?
Are you home?
Gross.
Mom?
Are you here?
I'm coming in.
Anna?
Mom?
Come in, Anna.
What are you doing in the dark?
Mom?
Is everything okay?
Do you need help?
Anna...
Mom, what's wrong with you?
Mommy is okay.
Please stay away from me.
Don't you want to give mommy a hug?
Let me out!
Let mommy skin you like a cat!
Mom, stop it!
Help! Help!
Nobody will help you!
Anna?
Anna, what am I doing here?
Why is it dark?
Why does my face hurt?
Anna, I need help.
Please help me.
Anna?
I'm Michelle Berger, police.
Can I talk to you in a moment?
Your father can come along.
What's wrong with my mother?
The doctor suspects a psychosis,
but I have never seen anything like this.
She's been acting weird the past few days.
Could she have it back then?
Maybe.
But I'm not a psychiatrist.
Anna...
...did your mother tell you anything about
Eline de Jong when you were with her?
Calm.
Where am I?
You seemed weaker than your mother.
Eline was found dead.
She was stabbed to death by an unknown person.
Eline is dead?
Who are you?
I am the voice in your head
that makes you doubt yourself.
I am the spontaneous idea
of jumping from a great height.
I am all your negative thoughts.
And I have always been with you.
Give me what is mine!
Anna...
To help your mother, you must
tell me everything you know.
Help!
Mom!?
Anna!
Help me!
- Mom!
- Anna!
Stay here.
Come, come, come.
- Help me!
- Run!
What?
Run!
Fuck, fuck!
Hide!
Dad?
Hide.
I distract her...
...the moment you get the chance,
you run outside as fast as you can.
What about you?
Don't worry about me. Come on, hide.
Resist this.
This is not you.
I'm sorry I wasn't here to help you sooner, but...
You are stronger than this.
This has to stop!
David?
What am I doing here?
Jessica?
What's happening to me?
I'm going to help you.
Okay?
Come with me.
Okay?
Come with...
Give my sacrifice.
Anna?
Anna?
Anna! Run!
Mom, stop!
Do it!
Cowardly bitch.
Do it!
Please let her go.
No!
How many more innocents
are you willing to sacrifice, Anna?
Please stay away from me.
Run, Anna. Mommy will find you.
Stop playing and come to mommy!
Anna?
Where are you?
I won't hurt you anymore...
Stop!
Please don't hurt her.
No...
She's mine.
She is promised to me.
No, no one has done that.
Your blood has promised me a daughter.
And now I finally get what is rightfully mine.
No, you can't have her.
Mom?
Flee, Anna...
Stop!
It's okay...
Finish it...
Stop her!
I love you, Anna.
I love you too, mom.
I'm leaving.
Are you okay?
It's not your fault.
There was a darkness inside your mother.
You have it too.
I can feel it.
What kind of darkness?
You will discover that decades from now.
See you then.
I don't know what to do with her. This isn't Valerie.
We can give her all the help she needs.
I just need your approval.
Is this really the best for her?
If this goes wrong, she will never forgive me.
This is the only way you can help her.
You're not just doing this for Valerie,
but also for Jessica and for yourself.
Jessica?
Help me, Jessica.
Mommy needs your help.
Help me, Jessica.
Jessica?
Jessica?
Jessica?
Jessica?
Jessica?
Jessica?
Sorry?
Welcome back.
Where were you?
I was lost in thought for a moment.
What did you say?
Shall we ask for the check?
I have to get up early tomorrow.
And I think you could use your bed as well.
You're already getting a year older.
I have doubts about it.
So, maybe next time.
Hey, it was fun.
Certainly.
Good luck with the alarm tomorrow.
Yes, thank you.
Next time we'll meet when I'm free the next day.
Okay.
- Sleep well.
- You too.
- Until next time.
- Bye.
So, someone celebrated her birthday quite a bit?
I've been good for a change.
This weekend, however...
Yeah? Big plans?
No.
A nice weekend of doing nothing.
Anna is coming tonight and she will cook for me.
Ah, how nice.
How far along are you with the
Zandbergen Group's balance sheet?
I want it out the door tomorrow at end of the day.
I still have quite a bit to do.
But I'll manage to have it ready tomorrow morning.
Does that work for you?
Yes, great.
Thanks.
Hey, Mom.
Hey, darling.
- Happy birthday.
- Oh, thank you.
Time for a selfie?
Now? I just got home from work.
You still look good for your age, don't you?
- Sorry!?
- Smile!
You still look great, don't you?
Yeah, yeah, okay.
What are you cooking?
Pasta.
Oh, yummy.
Can I help you?
No, grab a glass of wine and take a seat.
It's almost done.
I'll have a glass as well.
On a weekday?
Come on. It's a party.
It's not like we can take it easy now.
But it looks like we can finish first this season.
Look at that.
And how many matches do you still have?
Four.
Okay, and around the area?
Because then I will watch.
I do want to be there when you become champion.
Yes, I think this weekend. But I'll have to check.
Okay.
And how are things at home? How is your father?
Oh, you know how he is.
Busy, busy, busy.
With work or with something else?
Or do you mean someone else?
- No, I mean...
- I know what you mean.
But he is busy with work.
As far as I know, there is no one else in the picture yet.
If there is someone else, then that's fine with me.
Just because things didn't work
out between us doesn't mean I don't...
...wish him all the happiness in the world.
I know, Mom.
I'm sure he thinks the same.
Oh shit, is it that late already?
I still have to do some homework.
No, leave it alone. I'll do it.
But it's your birthday.
You cooked a delicious meal
and I've been spoiled enough today.
Are you sure?
Yes, absolutely.
Go home, you still have work to do.
Want to go shopping this weekend?
Yeah, fun.
Great.
Well, we'll keep in touch about that.
- All right. Now, go, already.
- Bye, Mom.
Bye, darling.
Miss Insinger.
Miss Insinger.
There is no one in the house.
Are you sure?
Yes, there are no signs of forced
entry, the back door is locked.
The chances that anyone was inside are really slim.
But I really saw someone.
Could it be that someone was in the garden?
And it looked like that person was inside?
Anyway, you can safely go back inside.
And ma'am, know that if there is
anything, you can always call us.
We'll be on our way and when that person comes back...
...I'll chase him away.
Okay, thanks.
This neighborhood keeps getting more unsafe.
This would never have happened in the past.
Jessica.
Jesus, Arnout.
Guilty conscience?
I've had a weird night.
But it's all right.
Okay... Do you have the Zandbergen balance for me?
Yes, I sent that to you this morning.
You sent me something, but no balance sheet.
Oh... Well, then I'll check it and if not, I'll send it again.
Okay, thank you.
What is this?
Arnout...
I don't know what happened, but the file is broken.
And now?
The tax return must be filed today.
Can we ask for an extension?
I'm sorry.
Yeah, that's not much use to us now.
I'll call them and try to explain it.
But they won't be happy about it.
Just start over and make backups this time.
We'll consider the fine as a lesson.
Okay.
Was that it?
Yes, I will work on it.
Well, you're busy.
Yes, it was necessary.
But it's nice with this weather.
Well, honey.
- Happy birthday.
- Thank you, Dad.
There is a present for you on the table.
That's not necessary.
Yes, with everything you
do for me, it's still far too little.
Well, thank you.
Have you done the laundry yet?
Yes, that is also on the table.
Okay, I'll put it away.
You are too good for your old father.
As long as that old father keeps
cooking delicious food for me...
...I'll put away the laundry.
Good.
Just fifteen minutes.
Now, come on.
Time to finally unwrap your present.
Oh, wow.
Open it.
It belonged to your mother.
I found it in the attic...
...along with some other things of hers.
And I think you should have it.
It's beautiful.
I thought you might like it.
You look more and more like your mother.
I've been thinking about her a lot lately as well.
Yes?
And?
How does it look?
Wonderful.
You know...
I still miss her too.
You would think that it would
become less over the years.
But that is not true.
I miss her too, dad.
I'm going to go check on the food.
Jessica.
Jessica.
Jessica.
Mom?
What are you doing, Mom?
I am looking at my beautiful daughter.
Just keep the light off, honey.
Why?
Mom?
You're scaring me.
There's no need for that.
Valerie?
What are you doing, Valerie?
Go back to sleep.
I'll take care of mom.
Well, good morning.
Had a rough night?
Rough week.
What are you doing here?
We were going shopping, remember?
Dad's dropping me off.
Sorry, I completely lost track of time.
Well, I think it's a bit more than just time.
No, I just overslept.
Give me a few minutes.
Come on in.
- Or a new coat?
- A new coat?
Yes, it's about time.
So, are you ready?
Okay guys, I'll leave you alone then.
Could you give me a call when you get back, Anna?
Yes, off course.
- Have lots of fun.
- Thank you, bye.
Is everything okay?
- What do you mean?
- With you?
Yeah, I've just had a tough week.
I'm a year older now.
Yeah, okay.
Let me know what you spent for Anna today?
You'll just get that back.
- There's no need for that, David.
Are you sure?
She is also my daughter and I
can take care of her just as well.
I was just offering.
Well, enjoy your day.
This guy is driving me crazy.
He can't explain the material, gives boring lessons...
...and doesn't even like his job.
And gets angry at everyone when everyone fails.
I used to have a teacher like that.
He taught math, but he didn't like it.
He seized every opportunity
to talk about something else.
Yeah, why are you in front of a class?
The thing is, now I have a subject Im not doing well in.
And all thanks to some guy who doesn't like his job.
Do you have classmates who are doing well?
Maybe you can ask for their help.
Yes, Ellen.
I really don't feel like taking lessons from her.
What would be your solution then?
By the way, I have a home game on Saturday.
It starts at two o'clock.
- Are you coming to watch?
- Yes, fun.
Number 49.
That's us.
Number 49.
Yes, thank you.
Here you go.
Here it is.
- Thank you.
- Enjoy your meal.
Ooh, yummy.
Do you see that guy over there?
Yeah...
He keeps staring at me.
I don't think so.
Mom?
Can you see?
Excuse me?
Why are you looking at me?
Mom, what are you doing?
Me?
That guy is staring at me.
He doesn't do that at all.
- I saw it myself, didn't I?
- He's just waiting.
Harold, what's going on here?
Who are you?
Mom, you're acting weird. Come on, let's go.
Come on.
What was that?
- Mom, what's wrong with you?
- Nothing...
I'm just tired.
Which store should we go to?
Do you need anything?
No.
What do you mean, no? We're
supposed to go shopping, right?
I don't think I need anything.
I could use a few pairs of pants
and a nice dress for the summer.
I...
I'd rather go home. I still have homework to do.
Okay.
Should I take you home then?
No, it's okay. I'll take the bus.
Are you sure? It's no problem.
No, Mom. Just do your thing.
I'll get home.
Okay.
See you on Saturday then.
Hey, are you doing anything tonight?
She lives with David and I see her so little.
I'm afraid of losing her.
Oh come on, she's a smart girl.
She's not going to cut off all contact just
because you acted a little weird today.
It's not just today.
I've been feeling bad all week.
You're just having a shitty week.
That happens.
Take a few days of rest.
Take some time for yourself.
And then everything will be fine again.
What if it's something else than a shitty week?
Like what?
My mother was the same age as me when she...
You are not your mother.
Jessica.
You are not your mother.
Isn't that what's going on?
You're afraid that you'll act like your mother.
And because of that fear you're doing exactly that?
Well, Ms. Freud.
But seriously, could that be it?
I've been thinking about her a lot lately.
Yes.
You see.
That must be it.
Trust me, craziness isn't hereditary.
Are you sure?
Yes, I think so.
One more round then?
- My therapist told me to relax.
- Yes, please.
The days are slowly ticking away.
Every hour brings you closer to death.
But sometimes dying is sweeter than living.
Jessica.
I have a problem.
What is it?
I spoke to the Zandbergen group.
As expected, they are not happy about it.
Now they want all our
administration as soon as possible...
...so that they can give it to a third party.
Apparently, a technical malfunction
is a sign of distrust in our abilities.
But they've been with us for almost 14 years.
How can one mistake put this
relationship under such strain?
I also think it's an overreaction.
But that doesn't matter now.
I'm trying to win them over again.
I promised them they would get everything tomorrow...
...so they can move on.
Tomorrow? But I have to do it all again.
Yes, that's why I also want
to propose working all night.
Sharon supports us.
The three of us can really pull
together and get everything done.
And then just celebrate a deserved weekend.
It's not my favorite solution
either, but that's the way it is.
Yes, okay.
Good.
Fancy Chinese food tonight?
Nice.
Great.
I'll arrange that.
I have the complete printed
annual administration here.
Thank you. I'll check them.
Have you received the balance?
And does it work now?
Yes, with a bit of luck we'll be done before 12 o'clock.
Great. I'm going to get coffee.
Do you want something?
No, thank you.
Please let me know if anything is missing.
We will.
Help!
- Jessica!
- Jess!
Jessica, are you here?!
Help me!
The police are on their way.
Did he do something to you?
He left when you came in.
Was he in the room?
Yes.
Jessica, you were the only one there.
He left when you came in.
There was one door and it was locked.
Jessica, what exactly did you see?
There was someone in the
office with me. I'm not crazy, am I?
Nobody says you're crazy.
But maybe the stress has become too much for you.
Jesus, Arnout. That's just like saying I'm crazy.
That's not what I mean.
But maybe it's better to take a few days off.
And make an appointment with the company doctor.
We have your best interests at heart.
I notice that, yes.
Just leave the crazy woman
at home, then we're rid of her.
Fine, let's do that.
- Jessica...
- Good luck!
Jessica!
- What's wrong with you?
- I need to talk to you.
- Here you go.
- Thank you.
What happened to mom?
Must we do this now?
Dad, it's important.
I need to know what happened to mom.
Your mother had problems.
Serious problems.
What kind of problems?
I tried everything to help her.
Really everything.
What was wrong with mom?
I don't know.
I'm serious, I still have no clue.
Valerie slowly changed into something else.
Not the woman I was in love with.
Not your mother.
What did she turn into?
In something...
Something monstrous.
She had an obsession with hurting people.
And if she couldn't do that, she would hurt herself.
The only thing I could do in the
end was protect her from herself.
And what did you do to help her?
You have to believe me when I say that I did
absolutely everything to make her better.
We've been everywhere.
At doctors, specialists, psychologists.
And no one knew what was wrong with her.
I remember one night...
A man came by when mom was sick in bed.
And I heard you talking downstairs.
Was that a doctor?
Did he know what was wrong with mom?
He couldn't help her either.
Why not?
Why this sudden interest?
Suddenly you're at my door with all kinds
of strange questions about your mother.
All these years you've lived...
...with the idea that she died far too early...
...and suddenly we're in some kind of cross-examination.
Why?
Do you suspect me of something?
No, dad.
So what's going on?
I think I have the same thing mom had.
Lately I've been feeling like I'm going crazy.
I'm missing moments.
I sleep badly.
I see things.
I'm keep scratching myself and I don't know why.
Your mother.
We couldn't find anyone for her.
That man you saw as a child...
...he wasn't a doctor.
What was he?
Some kind of specialist.
He said he had experience
with cases like your mother's.
But whatever he did, he did more harm than good.
Where can I find him?
Jess... You don't want to go this way.
Dad, I need help.
Listen carefully.
Your mother died two days after his treatment.
I won't let that happen to you.
I'm not going to lose you to
the quackery of some con man.
I will not.
What if you lose me to what I do have?
Is that better?
But you weren't there.
You do not know how she suffered under his hand.
You don't know what it's like.
This has been going on for five days now.
And I don't know if I have five days left.
Jessica.
Whatever you see, it is not real.
It can't do anything to you.
Remember that and you will be safe.
You don't get it.
I really want to do anything for you...
...but I'm not going to send you to the
man responsible for your mother's death.
I will not do that.
You can do this.
If anyone can, it's you.
What if I can't?
So this is what you think.
I'm sorry.
You can tell Anna what happened to her mother.
Help!
Help!
Help!
Hello?
Is anyone there?
Where are you?
Help! Call an ambulance!
Anna, isn't that your mother?
Mom?
Hey.
Are you home?
Jesus, Jessica.
I need help.
Eline?
Jessica?
Eline?
Jessica, stop!
Eline!
Jessica...
Jessica...
Jessica.
Jessica!
Eline?
I'm sorry.
What did you do?
Mom?
Anna?
What are you doing here?
What are you doing here?
Does your father know you're here?
Off course.
You're acting weird.
Are you hiding something from me?
Sorry, I still don't understand what you're doing here.
Dad wanted me out of the house.
He has a visitor.
His new girlfriend.
He's fucking her and doesn't want me to know.
- Anna!
- There's more I know.
How is Eline?
How did it feel?
When you shoved that knife into her body?
Her warm blood on your hands?
Her last breath on your face?
You are not my daughter.
I've been promised something,
Jessica. You're going to give it to me.
I get what was promised to me.
- Where is my daughter?
- Give me what I deserve.
Where is Anna?
Maybe I am your daughter.
Maybe she's at home.
Maybe she's dying in a ditch. Who knows?
What's still real, Jessica? Do you know?
This isn't real.
Not?
It feels real, mommy.
I'll see you soon, Jessica.
- Mom?
- Anna?
Where are you?
At home, I'm in bed. Why are you calling?
Where is David?
He's sleeping too. It's 3 a.m., Mom. What's wrong?
- What is this?
- David!? Anna!
It's mom.
David?!
Anna?!
David?
Goddammit, Jessica.
- What are you doing here?
- Is Anna here?
Yes, of course she's here. She's upstairs.
I need to see her.
Do you have any idea what
time it is? Act normal for once.
I'm afraid there's something wrong with Anna.
No, she was just sleeping soundly until
her idiot mother showed up on the doorstep.
David, I know how this sounds. But
something's going to happen to Anna.
- Something bad.
- Jesus, Jess...
Please David, I need to see her.
Anna?!
Okay.
You saw her?
Now you can go.
Are you all right?
Yes, mom.
Honey.
Go upstairs for a moment.
Okay.
Jessica?
We'll find help for you tomorrow.
But now you really have to go.
David, I can't be helped.
My father is the only one who
knows what's wrong with me...
...and even he won't tell.
Come on, Jess.
Even my father won't help me.
Even my father won't help me.
Okay, Jessica.
Jessica?
Jessica?
I'm really going to make sure she gets help.
Jessica...
Help me!
Jessica...
Help me... Help me...
Help me!
Valerie, this is Doctor Erlings.
Raymond Erlings...
Jessica!
What is this?
Who is Raymond Erlings?
Forget that name.
Did he help mom?
Jessica...
Your mother was absolutely
crazy. Nothing more, nothing less.
And everything written in that
book is the ravings of a maniac.
Don't believe a word of it.
Do not trust that man.
He says he wants to help you,
but he's just making things worse.
I can't do nothing.
Don't trust anything you see.
Your mother also saw people who weren't there.
And they gave her all kinds of bizarre assignments.
And if you have the same...
- Then I'm talking to a figment of my imagination.
Thanks, Dad.
Since the beginning of history, there
have been tales of possessed people.
But as knowledge about mental illness increased...
...many of these types of
cases could be attributed to that.
Unfortunately, there are still a limited
number of cases of demonic possession.
But that's different from what you see in movies.
Anna? What are you doing here?
What's the matter with you, Mom?
Yesterday.
Can you say anything?
Sorry.
I'm worried about you. Is everything okay?
Jesus, what's wrong?
I have to show you something.
Doctor Erlings is a demonologist.
He is an expert on demons and the occult.
And he tried to help my mother.
They thought my mother was possessed.
- What?
- I know how it sounds.
Is this our family?
Yes.
The women don't really get old.
They all died at the age of 44.
You're 44 now, right?
Yes.
Does it also say how they died?
Is this grandma when she was pregnant with you?
Yes, she must have been about 30 years old.
What is?
Do you see this?
What's up with that?
That's what follows me.
That's just someone standing in the background.
- No, and it followed her.
If so, it should be in photos of you too, right?
There is nothing here.
There.
That's what I see.
Mom?
Anna!
- I need to talk to that Erlings.
- I'll go with you.
- Absolutely not.
- Mom, I can help.
Not until I know what's going on.
You don't have to do this alone.
I know what this thing did to my mother.
And I don't want you to remember me like that.
Mom, it hasn't come to that. We can beat her.
I have to do this myself, Anna.
Doctor Raymond Erlings?
Yes.
I found your address through your website...
I don't do that anymore.
I need your help.
I'm sorry, I can't help you.
My mother is Valerie Insinger!
Come in.
Insinger...
I had hoped never to hear that name again.
Follow me.
Your mother was a special case.
What was wrong with my mother?
There was a darkness within Valerie.
Stronger than anything I'd ever seen.
It should have stopped with her.
What kind of darkness?
There is more to the world than the tangible.
Some things are beautiful.
Most are not.
Evil creatures...
Preying on the innocent.
Their sole purpose is to cause pain and suffering.
They have no name, no form...
No soul.
It is pure evil.
Something diabolical.
What does it want?
Pain, sadness, fear. That's how it feeds.
Generations ago it bonded
with your family and it won't let go.
Your bloodline is...
...for lack of a better word, cursed.
It wants what it was promised
all those centuries ago.
Only then will it leave you alone.
It wants a sacrifice.
What kind of sacrifice?
The thing that hurts a mother the most.
My daughter.
Anna.
Valerie chose to sacrifice herself.
To save you.
We hoped that this would
break the bond with the darkness.
You were wrong.
Are there any other ways to stop this?
It's not here.
What?
Stay here.
Jessica...
Mom?
Doctor Erlings?
Jessica, help me.
Mom?
Mom?
Jessica?
What are you doing here?
You shouldn't be here.
I stopped her.
What are you doing here?
I don't know.
Go away.
- Mom, I...
- Go away!
I told you to stay downstairs.
What is this?
A reminder of the darkness within myself.
Hopefully this will help you.
This is all the information I have of your mother.
Maybe there is something in there that can help.
I came here for your help.
Not for this.
I am an old man.
I couldn't save your mother
all those years ago either.
Why do you think I could help you now?
We have to find something.
There is no we.
I can't help you.
Does this mean nothing to you at all?
What kind of doctor are you?
One who can't do anything for you.
You sincerely have my sympathy.
But I can't help you.
You have to go.
So this is it?
Read about your mother.
You must resist her.
Jessica...
You have to stop her.
Jessica!
You have to help me.
Set me free.
Jessica...
I'm not going to do anything to you.
I will never hurt you.
Can mommy have a hug?
Jessica, no!
Go away!
Get out of here! Get lost!
Jessica...
Flee, please...
I love you, Jessica.
Go away!
Stop it!
Stop! Stop!
Mom?
Are you home?
Gross.
Mom?
Are you here?
I'm coming in.
Anna?
Mom?
Come in, Anna.
What are you doing in the dark?
Mom?
Is everything okay?
Do you need help?
Anna...
Mom, what's wrong with you?
Mommy is okay.
Please stay away from me.
Don't you want to give mommy a hug?
Let me out!
Let mommy skin you like a cat!
Mom, stop it!
Help! Help!
Nobody will help you!
Anna?
Anna, what am I doing here?
Why is it dark?
Why does my face hurt?
Anna, I need help.
Please help me.
Anna?
I'm Michelle Berger, police.
Can I talk to you in a moment?
Your father can come along.
What's wrong with my mother?
The doctor suspects a psychosis,
but I have never seen anything like this.
She's been acting weird the past few days.
Could she have it back then?
Maybe.
But I'm not a psychiatrist.
Anna...
...did your mother tell you anything about
Eline de Jong when you were with her?
Calm.
Where am I?
You seemed weaker than your mother.
Eline was found dead.
She was stabbed to death by an unknown person.
Eline is dead?
Who are you?
I am the voice in your head
that makes you doubt yourself.
I am the spontaneous idea
of jumping from a great height.
I am all your negative thoughts.
And I have always been with you.
Give me what is mine!
Anna...
To help your mother, you must
tell me everything you know.
Help!
Mom!?
Anna!
Help me!
- Mom!
- Anna!
Stay here.
Come, come, come.
- Help me!
- Run!
What?
Run!
Fuck, fuck!
Hide!
Dad?
Hide.
I distract her...
...the moment you get the chance,
you run outside as fast as you can.
What about you?
Don't worry about me. Come on, hide.
Resist this.
This is not you.
I'm sorry I wasn't here to help you sooner, but...
You are stronger than this.
This has to stop!
David?
What am I doing here?
Jessica?
What's happening to me?
I'm going to help you.
Okay?
Come with me.
Okay?
Come with...
Give my sacrifice.
Anna?
Anna?
Anna! Run!
Mom, stop!
Do it!
Cowardly bitch.
Do it!
Please let her go.
No!
How many more innocents
are you willing to sacrifice, Anna?
Please stay away from me.
Run, Anna. Mommy will find you.
Stop playing and come to mommy!
Anna?
Where are you?
I won't hurt you anymore...
Stop!
Please don't hurt her.
No...
She's mine.
She is promised to me.
No, no one has done that.
Your blood has promised me a daughter.
And now I finally get what is rightfully mine.
No, you can't have her.
Mom?
Flee, Anna...
Stop!
It's okay...
Finish it...
Stop her!
I love you, Anna.
I love you too, mom.
I'm leaving.
Are you okay?
It's not your fault.
There was a darkness inside your mother.
You have it too.
I can feel it.
What kind of darkness?
You will discover that decades from now.
See you then.