The Ant Farm (2022) Movie Script
1
[melodic flourish]
[dramatic, energetic tones]
[whining then whooshing]
[door creaking]
[gasoline splashing]
[ominous music]
[slow music]
Sit.
Sit.
[Richard] Oh, that's wonderful,
sweetheart, wonderful.
Say hello to Daddy.
Hi, Daddy.
[Richard] Hi, hi.
See if you could
do that again.
See if you can get him to sit.
[Radio] There will be a
road closure on Main today
between 16th and 17th Street.
We have some road work in
progress, so please, if you--
[upbeat music on radio]
Meant to be here.
How's that?
Couldn't have done this better.
That's it, right there.
So, all right, I'm gonna go in.
You read this.
You got some money?
I got money.
Probably need to put my
coat on, I'll just grab it.
-Okay, we're here.
-Okay.
What are you feeling?
Great.
Do you feel like
anything in particular?
Good, good bottle of wine.
[bag crinkling]
Hey.
Look at this.
Yeah, what?
The pharmaceutical
companies have gone public
about the James Raizen vaccines.
Thought he was a belligerent
ass when I knew him.
I met him at SR.
Yeah, but that was military.
This is about
children and vaccines.
[laughs] It's always
about the money, honey.
Money, honey, makes
the world go round
Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa,
whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
We got, we got a flat.
[Deb] Watch that the boot
doesn't fall on your head.
Okay.
[car door slams]
You folks all right?
Yeah.
Yeah, got a flat tire.
[Deb] Ah, it's freezing!
[Sheriff] Yeah, it's
30 degrees out here.
It's cold.
[door thumps]
[siren beeps]
[calm music]
Baby, that's how
it always goes
[window whirring]
[window squeaking]
[ominous music]
[Richard sighs]
Well, this is the place.
[car beeping]
Take a look at this place, Deb.
Are we here?
Yep.
Oh.
[Deb yawns]
Wow.
It's beautiful.
Hey, let's go and
have some dinner.
Oh, I'm starving.
[Richard laughs]
[ominous music]
Wow, look at this place, Deb.
Whoa.
[Richard sighs]
Oh, why did you bring
that horrible thing?
It relaxes me.
I saw a beautiful fireplace
out there in the living room,
but it's probably
gonna need some wood.
Drinks in front
of the fire in 10.
Okay.
You know what?
[door creaking]
Oh.
[Richard laughs]
Way to go.
[ominous music]
Huh.
Ah.
[cabinet squeaking]
Oh, wow.
Oh, I wish the pantry at
home looked like this.
[Deb] What, honey?
Nothing, sweetheart!
Look what I found.
Oh!
Thank you, my love.
[glasses clink]
Cheers.
[kisses]
I tell you, Deb, this
place is beautiful.
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.
That fire is roaring.
Yeah.
Lit right up.
I think they must have
soaked the wood in something.
That's that smell.
I think we should get an
early start in the morning.
Dying to explore.
[Deb singing in
foreign language]
[Deb laughs]
Cheers, darling.
Unless you're too tired.
Do I look tired?
[laughs]
Well, I'm on my way.
[suspenseful music]
[music stops abruptly]
[footsteps thumping]
[water running]
[whirring]
[Richard whimpering]
Richard!
Richard!
Richard.
Get away, get 'em
off, get 'em off!
Richard, Richard!
Richard.
Wake up!
Richard, are you okay?
Oh, oh, oh.
Oh god.
Oh.
Oh, Deb.
Oh.
I had a nightmare.
The ants, they were
crawling all over me,
they were biting me.
Oh, I told you not to
bring that horrible thing.
Oh.
It's not them,
it's the book, Deb.
It's the pressure of the book.
You coming to bed?
[Deb] Yeah.
Okay.
Okay, good.
I'm okay.
Okay, lights out.
[ominous music]
[suspenseful music]
[Richard gulps]
[water splashes]
[door thumps]
Deb?
Deb, are you okay?
It's just, today is hard.
I know.
We'll get through this.
I miss our little girl.
So do I.
Listen, I'll tell you what,
I'm gonna go down to the
boathouse and snoop around, huh?
Maybe they've built a chiminea
and we can have an outdoor
fire like we do at home.
[kisses]
[stove crackling]
[egg sizzling]
Here, Lady!
Sit.
Sit.
[Richard] Oh, that's wonderful,
sweetheart, wonderful.
Say hello to Daddy.
Hi, Daddy.
[Richard] Hi, hi.
[doorknob rattling]
[suspenseful music]
[bacon sizzling]
Richard, honey!
Breakfast!
All right.
What the hell is that?
Huh?
[Richard gasps]
Come on, Richard!
I'm starving.
[ominous music]
[Richard gasping]
[thuds]
Oh God, what happened?
I slipped.
I fell...
Oh, Jesus, let's get you
out of these wet clothes.
Oh.
Oh, thank you, darling.
Oh, it's hot.
You really scared me, Richard.
You could have drowned.
I'm just thankful he
pulled me out of the water.
Well, why didn't he
walk you up here?
I'm just grateful
he pulled me out.
Me too.
Wow, this is good.
Thank you.
[calm music]
Deb, I'm telling
you [indistinct].
It's tough, it's tough.
Richard, I don't think
this is a good idea
that we're out here
in the cold like this.
I'm feeling a little stiff.
Well, you're stiff because you
almost died of hypothermia.
Well, I'm okay now.
Oh.
Oh god.
It's beautiful.
Wonderful.
Oh.
Wow.
Gorgeous.
[laughs] Look at
this place, Deb.
Whoa.
Beautiful.
Yeah.
That's weird.
No sound.
What do you mean?
Well, I mean,
the leaves are rustling
and the trees are rustling,
but I can't hear anything.
Let's go back home.
Okay.
[Richard laughs]
[ominous music]
[keyboard clacking]
Here are your notes.
And this is for you.
[Richard laughs]
And how do you feel?
Much better now, darling.
How's it going?
Oh, it's a nightmare.
I'm blocked.
"Chemical waste produced
by military research
and its effects upon
household drinking water."
"How to Win Friends
and Influence People,"
by Dr. Richard Avery.
[laughs] I'm not trying
to influence people,
just trying to tell the truth.
I know, sweetheart.
I'm on your side.
Even though everybody
else hates your guts.
[kisses]
Thanks for the encouragement.
[Richard sighs]
[audience applauding]
Who is George Washington?
[Deb laughs]
[ominous music]
West Virginia, I got it.
I got it, Richard,
it was West Virginia!
[thumping]
[bag crinkling]
Richard?
What?
[Deb] Richard, get up here.
What is it, Deb?
I'm finally starting
to work on my book.
Honey, I heard
something out there.
[thumping]
What the hell?
I'm calling the police.
I don't have any cell
reception, do you?
Where's your phone?
I got no signal.
I'll try the house phone.
It's dead.
That sounds like it's
coming from the lower deck.
[suspenseful music]
[thumping]
[ominous music]
[Richard sighs]
[creaking]
I've called the cops!
[door slams]
Did you see anyone out there?
No, nobody.
There's nobody out there at all.
Probably just a raccoon.
Or a bear.
I'm going to bed, huh?
I'm tired.
I'm coming.
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
[Richard] Happy
birthday, sweetheart.
[Deb] Happy birthday, Gabbe!
Happy birthday.
Oh, Gabbe, what are
you doing down there?
What's going on, honey?
I want toast, Mommy.
[Deb] Butter and salt?
[thunder rumbling]
[Richard] Deb,
you coming to bed?
Coming.
[rain pattering]
[ominous music]
What the hell am I doing here?
Get out!
[Deb gasping]
[rain pattering]
[ominous music]
[Deb panting]
[child laughing]
[Richard] Deb, you
need anything up here?
No, thanks!
[Richard] All right.
[ominous music]
Richard!
There's a body on the ice.
Hurry, I'm getting down there!
[Gabbe] Mommy,
Mommy, look at me.
[indistinct]
Take it easy, sweetheart.
Richard, put her down
on the floor gently.
All right, darling, run the tub.
Not too hot.
Sweetie, we have to get you
out of these wet clothes
and into the tub.
Will you do that?
Good.
I'm gonna go get you
some dry clothes.
Richard, come on, let's
go get some dry clothes.
Okay.
You go upstairs,
grab some dry towels.
I saw some on the chair.
I'm gonna go grab
some warm clothes.
Right.
[knocks] Deb, I've
got the towels.
Deb.
[ominous music]
I've got the warm clothes!
You head downstairs,
make some hot coffee.
Right.
And I'll see you later.
Hot coffee.
Thank you.
Oh, there you go.
What's your name?
Jennifer.
Where you from?
The city.
[Jennifer coughs]
Are you feeling okay?
Yeah, I'm just a
little nauseous.
Would it be okay if I lie down?
Oh, of course.
Come on, we've got
a room upstairs.
Thank you.
Can I get you anything?
I'm okay, thanks.
I just need to lie my head down.
I'm right downstairs.
[ominous music]
Did she say where she's from
or who we can call
and come get her?
[shushing] She's
asleep upstairs.
She's been through a
lot, she needs to rest.
We'll question her later.
Well, I'm going into town
to get the tire fixed
so we can take her home.
[ominous music]
[door slams]
[dog barking]
Jennifer?
Jennifer?
Sweetheart?
[gasps] Jesus,
honey, you scared me.
What's the matter, dear?
I woke up and I didn't
know where I was.
[Deb] Oh, honey,
it's all right, dear.
Tell me what happened.
I'm just really
thankful you saved me.
Oh, Gabbe, it's okay.
Oh, I'm sorry, I meant Jennifer.
And I'm rocking and a-rolling
up and down the river
[ominous music]
[door rattling]
Where the hell is everybody?
[Jennifer screams]
Jennifer, Jennifer, wake up.
Jennifer, honey,
you're having a dream.
I thought I was under
the ice and it...
I couldn't wake up.
And I couldn't get up and I
couldn't hold my breath anymore.
[Deb kisses]
Deb?
Deb?
We're up here!
All right.
Oh, what's wrong?
She had a bad dream.
Oh, I've had my share of those.
Is there something
we can get for you?
[Jennifer] I'm really hungry.
Why don't you get dressed?
Richard and I will go downstairs
and we'll fix you something.
I put a stack of
clothes over there.
[Jennifer] Okay.
What would you like?
[Jennifer] Toast.
With butter and salt?
[ominous music]
[Deb sighs]
Hey, let me do that.
You okay?
Just, she reminds me of her.
Gabbe would've been this age.
Deb.
Did you get the tire fixed?
No.
No, nothing was open.
Whole town was closed.
Not a soul around.
-Nobody?
-Nope.
Sweetheart, your
toast is almost ready.
Have a seat on the couch,
Richard's gonna bring it to you.
Thank you.
We should find out where
she lives and get her home.
Honey, is there someone
we can call for you?
Are you here with your family?
I think we should try
and find the sheriff.
No!
You can't.
Why?
Because he'll kill me.
Who's gonna kill you?
Richard, would you
come to the sink
and help me with
the dishes, honey?
Come on, gimme a hand.
Richard, I think that
girl's still in shock.
We have to get her to
a hospital right away.
That's three hours away, Deb.
All right, we'll
call an ambulance.
We have no cell phone reception
and the house phone's dead.
Go to the sheriff's office,
find out where the
local hospital is.
Okay.
[engine rumbling]
[thumping]
[ominous music]
Oh, thank god.
Another [indistinct].
Could've sworn I came
down here before.
He'll kill you too.
Who?
The sheriff?
He'll kill you.
What are you talking about?
I came here to
look for my father.
He stayed in this house.
Who was your father?
Dr. James Raizen.
Goddamn.
Where the hell is it?
Where am I?
Oh my god, I gotta
go pick up the...
[ominous music]
[door slams]
[paper rustling]
You're back so soon?
Yeah, I just wanted
to get a map.
Hey, did somebody come
and fix the mailbox?
No, I didn't see anybody.
Look, I wanna show
you something.
Remember we were talking
about that Dr. James Raizen
and the research scandal
about the vaccines?
Yeah.
-Remember?
-Yeah, yeah.
Jennifer is his daughter.
What?
-Jennifer is his daughter.
-How do you know that?
She told me.
And not only that, James
Raizen was here in this house.
They stayed in this house.
Did she say anything again
about the sheriff
trying to kill her?
No.
Well, that's a relief.
But she did say he'd kill us.
What?
[ominous music]
Richard.
Okay, just stay here
and don't say anything
about the girl.
Oh.
What can I do for ya, Sheriff?
There's been a break in
on the lake this morning.
Have you seen anybody
acting suspicious?
No, no one.
Been on the ice?
Is there anything else, Sheriff?
No.
But if you see anybody,
please tell us.
We will, Sheriff.
So...
Let me show you out.
Sheriff!
I wanna thank you
for pulling me outta
the ice the other day.
You saved my life.
Deb, I'll tell you,
that was weird.
What?
I just thanked him
for saving my life
and he didn't even
acknowledge me.
Well, maybe that's just his way.
You don't think
the girl's involved
in any of the break-ins, do you?
Oh, don't be ridiculous.
No.
Do you think the sheriff
knows she's here?
I don't think so.
That was so creepy.
I'm done with this place.
I wanna go home.
Deb, that's two hours away
and I don't have a spare tire.
Drive slowly.
That's it?
Vacation's over?
Yes.
Deb, we just got here!
[Jennifer] Are you guys leaving?
Yes, honey.
We're gonna go
back into the city.
We'll drop you off on the way.
[ominous music]
Richard!
Yeah, I know.
You must have
taken a wrong turn.
[Richard] I know.
[Deb sighs]
Well, we're going in circles.
Do you know your
way around here?
Oh, that's right.
I remember that on the map.
All right, let's try this again.
[Deb] Okay.
[Richard] Let's try this again.
[ominous music]
[Jennifer] Oh my god,
it's the sheriff.
Please turn around, we need
to turn around, please.
Richard, we should turn
around and go back.
No.
No, no.
I'm going to go talk to him.
Now, you two stay here.
Why are you blocking my way?
There's a tree out ahead.
Where are the men that
have taken the tree away?
At lunch.
What's the best way out of here?
There is no way out.
This is the only road.
Try tomorrow.
She'll be clear by then.
Have a nice day, sir!
Why does everybody seem to
live underground in this place?
What's happening?
Nothing, got nothing.
[voices murmuring]
Jennifer, go back
inside the cabin.
I'll be right down.
What the hell's the
matter with you?
Deb, this girl is not
our responsibility.
Now why don't we just turn
her over to the sheriff?
She said the
sheriff's dangerous.
Do you believe everything
she's saying to you?
She's delusional, Deb.
We know nothing about this girl.
It's just one night.
Jesus, why is it
so hot around here?
Look, Deb, we were
having a good time,
and then this girl shows up.
And for all we know,
she's been involved in
all these break-ins.
And now he's suspicious of us.
Now, I just spent the whole day
driving around this goddamn car
when I should have been in
there working on my book!
For what?
We're right back here
when we started from.
This girl's a stray,
Deb, for crying out loud,
and you're treating her like
she's your own daughter!
I'm sorry, Deb.
I didn't mean it.
[silverware clattering]
Sorry about earlier, Deb.
It's okay.
I'm just tired.
Hey, why don't you
let me finish this?
Okay?
I'll go see if she
needs anything.
[ominous music]
[water running]
[toothbrush scrubbing]
[mysterious music]
[toothbrush scrubbing]
[mysterious music]
[water running]
[thumping]
[ominous music]
[door creaking]
[dog barking]
[ominous music]
Come on, where are you?
Come on, fella.
[Richard whistles]
Come on, where are you?
I know you're out
there somewhere.
Come on, boy.
Come on.
Come on, boy.
[dog barking]
Come on, boy.
[Richard whistles]
Come on, boy.
Here, boy.
Here, boy.
Where are you?
[gun fires]
[dog whimpers]
[Richard panting]
[ominous music]
[Deb] What the hell's
going on? I heard gunshots.
Get down.
I heard the dog yelp.
What's happening?
They shot the dog
and then they started
taking shots at me.
Did you see who did it?
No, it's too dark out there.
Pitch black.
Listen, stay down
and go upstairs.
Hurry.
Is she all right?
She's fast asleep.
Wake her up.
Why?
-Let her sleep.
-Wake her up right now.
Richard, be quiet,
you're gonna wake her.
Good.
[Deb] Richard.
Wake up.
[Deb] Richard, stop
it this instant.
What's going on?
[Deb] It's okay, sweetheart.
There were shots fired.
I want to know
what happened here.
Richard, stop it this instant!
I want to know what
happened to your dad.
Now, you said the
sheriff killed him.
How do you know that?
Do you wanna know?
Now, you said he
disappeared in this house.
Tell me what happened.
I was out for the day,
and when I came home,
my mom and dad were gone,
and the sheriff was in my house.
Did you see the
sheriff kill them?
You're hurting me!
I want to know
what happened here.
I've just been shot at!
[Deb slaps]
Get out!
It's okay, sweetheart.
Everything's gonna be all right.
Don't worry about a thing.
If you ever put your hands
on a girl like that again!
There's something
going on here, Deb.
Now, I've just been shot at.
Did that slip your mind?
No, it didn't,
but that doesn't give you the
right to attack that girl.
Who are you right now?
[ominous music]
I'm gonna go get my
blanket and pillow
and I'm gonna sleep
upstairs with her.
[suspenseful music]
[door creaking]
Oh.
What's happening?
Thank God it's you.
What, you all right?
[Deb] Yeah.
Where's the girl?
She's upstairs, I made her hide.
I thought the sheriff was here.
You know, this town, the way
the sheriff's been acting...
This whole place
reminds me of MSI.
It's like a military
installation.
Think about it, Deb.
We can't get out.
The road's blocked.
We haven't seen
anybody else around.
And the town is empty.
I'm sure there's
other people around.
We just haven't seen them.
Have you seen anybody when
you've been out jogging?
Hm?
I haven't seen any
other cars on the road.
Seen anybody else
out on the lake, huh?
Anybody?
Did you get any sleep
at all last night?
Oh, don't start on me, Deb.
I know I'm onto something.
You know, Richard,
I said those things to
you last night in anger.
I...
I'm sorry.
That's why he's so weird.
He's a soldier.
Deb, this place is military.
[door creaking]
How did you get here?
I hiked through, I
hiked through the woods.
Yeah.
What's your part in all of this?
See, this place is
military, isn't it?
Richard, we're gonna go
down and make breakfast.
You come down when
you're good and ready.
All right.
Fine, I will.
[Richard coughs]
[bottle crashes]
[car door slams]
[ominous music]
Sir, do you realize
that littering is an
offense in this town?
Just what the hell
is going on here?
I don't know what you mean, sir.
You know exactly what I mean.
This town, this place,
the absence of
anybody else but you.
The lone sheriff.
I'll tell you.
I know exactly
what this place is
and I know exactly what you are.
And I'm not gonna
stand for it anymore.
Sir, you should step
back and calm down.
Oh yeah, what you
gonna do about it, huh?
What you gonna do about it?
Huh?
[fist smacks]
[laughs] You're
not gonna shoot me.
You can't.
You're under orders.
You should stop drinking, sir.
I want to talk to
your superiors.
Right now, today.
I'll pass that on.
Good.
Thank you.
[door creaking]
[water running]
What the hell are you doing?
[kettle whistling]
Kiss, kiss.
My god.
Deb?
-Yeah?
-Deb, you should go upstairs.
Make sure we have
everything, huh?
I've got the tire fixed,
so we're outta here
right after breakfast.
Okay.
And you are coming with us.
[Deb laughs]
-[ominous music]
-Hi, Jennifer.
You're really loving
that toast, aren't you?
You know, this must
seem weird to you,
but you're holding up pretty
well under the circumstances.
I knew your dad.
Yeah, was a nice man.
We used to call
him Raizen on Fire
because of that big
mane of red hair he had.
[laughs] Luckily, you
look like your mum.
Yeah.
Well, look, I'm gonna
go help Deb pack, huh?
So stay here, enjoy your toast.
Take your time.
All right.
James Raizen was bald, right?
As a billiard ball.
I'm gonna go finish
packing the car.
What time are we gonna
get back to the city?
My watch is missing.
I must have left it under
the house last night.
I'm gonna go look for it.
I left an omelet in
the oven for you!
Okay.
[suspenseful music]
Huh.
[rustling]
[ominous music]
[Richard coughs]
[Richard panting]
[Jennifer] Hi.
Oh, hi.
I didn't hear you come in.
Everything okay?
Yeah.
Good, good.
Deb said you had a
omelet in the oven.
I'll get it for you.
Thank you.
Hey, that's hot!
You're not burned?
No.
I'll get my plate.
[Richard gasps]
[water running]
[Jennifer humming]
[knife stabs]
[ominous music]
Did you find your watch?
Oh, I could never leave
that watch behind.
Our wedding watches.
Our wedding watches.
[Deb laughs]
I'll meet you in the car.
Okay.
[kisses]
[Jennifer] Is Deb okay?
Does she need any help?
No, she's fine.
I'd like you to help me outside.
[suspenseful music]
What did you want
me to help you with?
Get down on the
platform, Jennifer.
See that raft out there,
the one with the ladder?
Take a good look.
Richard, Jennifer!
Where is he?
Must be in the car.
[Jennifer screams]
[bat smacking]
What have you done?
Why?
Why, what have you done?
Stop!
Why?
You killed her!
Gabbe, Gabbe!
Gabbe!
It's not Gabbe.
Gabbe is dead.
This is not Gabbe.
Deb, you have to listen to me.
I don't have to listen to you!
Yes, you do!
You murderer!
You murderer!
Hey, Deb.
Do you want any help packing?
Thank you, Jennifer.
That would be great.
Richard, what's happening?
Deb, I have something
that you have to see.
But before I show you,
remember I love you.
Richard.
You're scaring me.
[ominous music]
[rustling]
You have to look.
[Deb gasps]
I gotta get outta here!
Deb?
Deb, wait.
Richard, are we in space?
Yes, I think we are.
Is this a military installation?
No.
It's just you and me, Deb.
We need to go inside and find
out what they want from us.
Who?
We need to know
their intentions.
[kisses]
Go ahead.
[suspenseful music]
[Deb] Jennifer?
We'd like to speak with you.
Please sit down.
We'll stand, thank you.
[chairs scraping]
Why are we here?
Observation.
Like your ant farm.
Observation by whom?
If this environment does not
please you, we can change it.
Are we prisoners?
Would you prefer
your own daughter?
[Deb gasps]
[Gabbe] Mommy, I'm
feeling much better.
Can I go outside
and play with Lady?
Stop this.
[Gabbe] Daddy, you come too.
Stop.
[Gabbe] Mommy, I'm
not feeling so well.
I said stop it!
Go to hell.
I wanna go home.
You are home now.
No.
Are you saying we can't leave?
Precisely.
What happens if we say no?
[Deb crying]
That is not an option.
I understand.
Excellent.
[Deb crying]
[Richard sighs]
Live free or die.
What?
[clanging]
[microwave humming]
[suspenseful music]
[door creaking]
[gasoline splashing]
You okay?
I'm scared.
Me too.
[explosion booms]
[melodic flourish]
[dramatic, energetic tones]
[whining then whooshing]
[door creaking]
[gasoline splashing]
[ominous music]
[slow music]
Sit.
Sit.
[Richard] Oh, that's wonderful,
sweetheart, wonderful.
Say hello to Daddy.
Hi, Daddy.
[Richard] Hi, hi.
See if you could
do that again.
See if you can get him to sit.
[Radio] There will be a
road closure on Main today
between 16th and 17th Street.
We have some road work in
progress, so please, if you--
[upbeat music on radio]
Meant to be here.
How's that?
Couldn't have done this better.
That's it, right there.
So, all right, I'm gonna go in.
You read this.
You got some money?
I got money.
Probably need to put my
coat on, I'll just grab it.
-Okay, we're here.
-Okay.
What are you feeling?
Great.
Do you feel like
anything in particular?
Good, good bottle of wine.
[bag crinkling]
Hey.
Look at this.
Yeah, what?
The pharmaceutical
companies have gone public
about the James Raizen vaccines.
Thought he was a belligerent
ass when I knew him.
I met him at SR.
Yeah, but that was military.
This is about
children and vaccines.
[laughs] It's always
about the money, honey.
Money, honey, makes
the world go round
Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa,
whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
We got, we got a flat.
[Deb] Watch that the boot
doesn't fall on your head.
Okay.
[car door slams]
You folks all right?
Yeah.
Yeah, got a flat tire.
[Deb] Ah, it's freezing!
[Sheriff] Yeah, it's
30 degrees out here.
It's cold.
[door thumps]
[siren beeps]
[calm music]
Baby, that's how
it always goes
[window whirring]
[window squeaking]
[ominous music]
[Richard sighs]
Well, this is the place.
[car beeping]
Take a look at this place, Deb.
Are we here?
Yep.
Oh.
[Deb yawns]
Wow.
It's beautiful.
Hey, let's go and
have some dinner.
Oh, I'm starving.
[Richard laughs]
[ominous music]
Wow, look at this place, Deb.
Whoa.
[Richard sighs]
Oh, why did you bring
that horrible thing?
It relaxes me.
I saw a beautiful fireplace
out there in the living room,
but it's probably
gonna need some wood.
Drinks in front
of the fire in 10.
Okay.
You know what?
[door creaking]
Oh.
[Richard laughs]
Way to go.
[ominous music]
Huh.
Ah.
[cabinet squeaking]
Oh, wow.
Oh, I wish the pantry at
home looked like this.
[Deb] What, honey?
Nothing, sweetheart!
Look what I found.
Oh!
Thank you, my love.
[glasses clink]
Cheers.
[kisses]
I tell you, Deb, this
place is beautiful.
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.
That fire is roaring.
Yeah.
Lit right up.
I think they must have
soaked the wood in something.
That's that smell.
I think we should get an
early start in the morning.
Dying to explore.
[Deb singing in
foreign language]
[Deb laughs]
Cheers, darling.
Unless you're too tired.
Do I look tired?
[laughs]
Well, I'm on my way.
[suspenseful music]
[music stops abruptly]
[footsteps thumping]
[water running]
[whirring]
[Richard whimpering]
Richard!
Richard!
Richard.
Get away, get 'em
off, get 'em off!
Richard, Richard!
Richard.
Wake up!
Richard, are you okay?
Oh, oh, oh.
Oh god.
Oh.
Oh, Deb.
Oh.
I had a nightmare.
The ants, they were
crawling all over me,
they were biting me.
Oh, I told you not to
bring that horrible thing.
Oh.
It's not them,
it's the book, Deb.
It's the pressure of the book.
You coming to bed?
[Deb] Yeah.
Okay.
Okay, good.
I'm okay.
Okay, lights out.
[ominous music]
[suspenseful music]
[Richard gulps]
[water splashes]
[door thumps]
Deb?
Deb, are you okay?
It's just, today is hard.
I know.
We'll get through this.
I miss our little girl.
So do I.
Listen, I'll tell you what,
I'm gonna go down to the
boathouse and snoop around, huh?
Maybe they've built a chiminea
and we can have an outdoor
fire like we do at home.
[kisses]
[stove crackling]
[egg sizzling]
Here, Lady!
Sit.
Sit.
[Richard] Oh, that's wonderful,
sweetheart, wonderful.
Say hello to Daddy.
Hi, Daddy.
[Richard] Hi, hi.
[doorknob rattling]
[suspenseful music]
[bacon sizzling]
Richard, honey!
Breakfast!
All right.
What the hell is that?
Huh?
[Richard gasps]
Come on, Richard!
I'm starving.
[ominous music]
[Richard gasping]
[thuds]
Oh God, what happened?
I slipped.
I fell...
Oh, Jesus, let's get you
out of these wet clothes.
Oh.
Oh, thank you, darling.
Oh, it's hot.
You really scared me, Richard.
You could have drowned.
I'm just thankful he
pulled me out of the water.
Well, why didn't he
walk you up here?
I'm just grateful
he pulled me out.
Me too.
Wow, this is good.
Thank you.
[calm music]
Deb, I'm telling
you [indistinct].
It's tough, it's tough.
Richard, I don't think
this is a good idea
that we're out here
in the cold like this.
I'm feeling a little stiff.
Well, you're stiff because you
almost died of hypothermia.
Well, I'm okay now.
Oh.
Oh god.
It's beautiful.
Wonderful.
Oh.
Wow.
Gorgeous.
[laughs] Look at
this place, Deb.
Whoa.
Beautiful.
Yeah.
That's weird.
No sound.
What do you mean?
Well, I mean,
the leaves are rustling
and the trees are rustling,
but I can't hear anything.
Let's go back home.
Okay.
[Richard laughs]
[ominous music]
[keyboard clacking]
Here are your notes.
And this is for you.
[Richard laughs]
And how do you feel?
Much better now, darling.
How's it going?
Oh, it's a nightmare.
I'm blocked.
"Chemical waste produced
by military research
and its effects upon
household drinking water."
"How to Win Friends
and Influence People,"
by Dr. Richard Avery.
[laughs] I'm not trying
to influence people,
just trying to tell the truth.
I know, sweetheart.
I'm on your side.
Even though everybody
else hates your guts.
[kisses]
Thanks for the encouragement.
[Richard sighs]
[audience applauding]
Who is George Washington?
[Deb laughs]
[ominous music]
West Virginia, I got it.
I got it, Richard,
it was West Virginia!
[thumping]
[bag crinkling]
Richard?
What?
[Deb] Richard, get up here.
What is it, Deb?
I'm finally starting
to work on my book.
Honey, I heard
something out there.
[thumping]
What the hell?
I'm calling the police.
I don't have any cell
reception, do you?
Where's your phone?
I got no signal.
I'll try the house phone.
It's dead.
That sounds like it's
coming from the lower deck.
[suspenseful music]
[thumping]
[ominous music]
[Richard sighs]
[creaking]
I've called the cops!
[door slams]
Did you see anyone out there?
No, nobody.
There's nobody out there at all.
Probably just a raccoon.
Or a bear.
I'm going to bed, huh?
I'm tired.
I'm coming.
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
[Richard] Happy
birthday, sweetheart.
[Deb] Happy birthday, Gabbe!
Happy birthday.
Oh, Gabbe, what are
you doing down there?
What's going on, honey?
I want toast, Mommy.
[Deb] Butter and salt?
[thunder rumbling]
[Richard] Deb,
you coming to bed?
Coming.
[rain pattering]
[ominous music]
What the hell am I doing here?
Get out!
[Deb gasping]
[rain pattering]
[ominous music]
[Deb panting]
[child laughing]
[Richard] Deb, you
need anything up here?
No, thanks!
[Richard] All right.
[ominous music]
Richard!
There's a body on the ice.
Hurry, I'm getting down there!
[Gabbe] Mommy,
Mommy, look at me.
[indistinct]
Take it easy, sweetheart.
Richard, put her down
on the floor gently.
All right, darling, run the tub.
Not too hot.
Sweetie, we have to get you
out of these wet clothes
and into the tub.
Will you do that?
Good.
I'm gonna go get you
some dry clothes.
Richard, come on, let's
go get some dry clothes.
Okay.
You go upstairs,
grab some dry towels.
I saw some on the chair.
I'm gonna go grab
some warm clothes.
Right.
[knocks] Deb, I've
got the towels.
Deb.
[ominous music]
I've got the warm clothes!
You head downstairs,
make some hot coffee.
Right.
And I'll see you later.
Hot coffee.
Thank you.
Oh, there you go.
What's your name?
Jennifer.
Where you from?
The city.
[Jennifer coughs]
Are you feeling okay?
Yeah, I'm just a
little nauseous.
Would it be okay if I lie down?
Oh, of course.
Come on, we've got
a room upstairs.
Thank you.
Can I get you anything?
I'm okay, thanks.
I just need to lie my head down.
I'm right downstairs.
[ominous music]
Did she say where she's from
or who we can call
and come get her?
[shushing] She's
asleep upstairs.
She's been through a
lot, she needs to rest.
We'll question her later.
Well, I'm going into town
to get the tire fixed
so we can take her home.
[ominous music]
[door slams]
[dog barking]
Jennifer?
Jennifer?
Sweetheart?
[gasps] Jesus,
honey, you scared me.
What's the matter, dear?
I woke up and I didn't
know where I was.
[Deb] Oh, honey,
it's all right, dear.
Tell me what happened.
I'm just really
thankful you saved me.
Oh, Gabbe, it's okay.
Oh, I'm sorry, I meant Jennifer.
And I'm rocking and a-rolling
up and down the river
[ominous music]
[door rattling]
Where the hell is everybody?
[Jennifer screams]
Jennifer, Jennifer, wake up.
Jennifer, honey,
you're having a dream.
I thought I was under
the ice and it...
I couldn't wake up.
And I couldn't get up and I
couldn't hold my breath anymore.
[Deb kisses]
Deb?
Deb?
We're up here!
All right.
Oh, what's wrong?
She had a bad dream.
Oh, I've had my share of those.
Is there something
we can get for you?
[Jennifer] I'm really hungry.
Why don't you get dressed?
Richard and I will go downstairs
and we'll fix you something.
I put a stack of
clothes over there.
[Jennifer] Okay.
What would you like?
[Jennifer] Toast.
With butter and salt?
[ominous music]
[Deb sighs]
Hey, let me do that.
You okay?
Just, she reminds me of her.
Gabbe would've been this age.
Deb.
Did you get the tire fixed?
No.
No, nothing was open.
Whole town was closed.
Not a soul around.
-Nobody?
-Nope.
Sweetheart, your
toast is almost ready.
Have a seat on the couch,
Richard's gonna bring it to you.
Thank you.
We should find out where
she lives and get her home.
Honey, is there someone
we can call for you?
Are you here with your family?
I think we should try
and find the sheriff.
No!
You can't.
Why?
Because he'll kill me.
Who's gonna kill you?
Richard, would you
come to the sink
and help me with
the dishes, honey?
Come on, gimme a hand.
Richard, I think that
girl's still in shock.
We have to get her to
a hospital right away.
That's three hours away, Deb.
All right, we'll
call an ambulance.
We have no cell phone reception
and the house phone's dead.
Go to the sheriff's office,
find out where the
local hospital is.
Okay.
[engine rumbling]
[thumping]
[ominous music]
Oh, thank god.
Another [indistinct].
Could've sworn I came
down here before.
He'll kill you too.
Who?
The sheriff?
He'll kill you.
What are you talking about?
I came here to
look for my father.
He stayed in this house.
Who was your father?
Dr. James Raizen.
Goddamn.
Where the hell is it?
Where am I?
Oh my god, I gotta
go pick up the...
[ominous music]
[door slams]
[paper rustling]
You're back so soon?
Yeah, I just wanted
to get a map.
Hey, did somebody come
and fix the mailbox?
No, I didn't see anybody.
Look, I wanna show
you something.
Remember we were talking
about that Dr. James Raizen
and the research scandal
about the vaccines?
Yeah.
-Remember?
-Yeah, yeah.
Jennifer is his daughter.
What?
-Jennifer is his daughter.
-How do you know that?
She told me.
And not only that, James
Raizen was here in this house.
They stayed in this house.
Did she say anything again
about the sheriff
trying to kill her?
No.
Well, that's a relief.
But she did say he'd kill us.
What?
[ominous music]
Richard.
Okay, just stay here
and don't say anything
about the girl.
Oh.
What can I do for ya, Sheriff?
There's been a break in
on the lake this morning.
Have you seen anybody
acting suspicious?
No, no one.
Been on the ice?
Is there anything else, Sheriff?
No.
But if you see anybody,
please tell us.
We will, Sheriff.
So...
Let me show you out.
Sheriff!
I wanna thank you
for pulling me outta
the ice the other day.
You saved my life.
Deb, I'll tell you,
that was weird.
What?
I just thanked him
for saving my life
and he didn't even
acknowledge me.
Well, maybe that's just his way.
You don't think
the girl's involved
in any of the break-ins, do you?
Oh, don't be ridiculous.
No.
Do you think the sheriff
knows she's here?
I don't think so.
That was so creepy.
I'm done with this place.
I wanna go home.
Deb, that's two hours away
and I don't have a spare tire.
Drive slowly.
That's it?
Vacation's over?
Yes.
Deb, we just got here!
[Jennifer] Are you guys leaving?
Yes, honey.
We're gonna go
back into the city.
We'll drop you off on the way.
[ominous music]
Richard!
Yeah, I know.
You must have
taken a wrong turn.
[Richard] I know.
[Deb sighs]
Well, we're going in circles.
Do you know your
way around here?
Oh, that's right.
I remember that on the map.
All right, let's try this again.
[Deb] Okay.
[Richard] Let's try this again.
[ominous music]
[Jennifer] Oh my god,
it's the sheriff.
Please turn around, we need
to turn around, please.
Richard, we should turn
around and go back.
No.
No, no.
I'm going to go talk to him.
Now, you two stay here.
Why are you blocking my way?
There's a tree out ahead.
Where are the men that
have taken the tree away?
At lunch.
What's the best way out of here?
There is no way out.
This is the only road.
Try tomorrow.
She'll be clear by then.
Have a nice day, sir!
Why does everybody seem to
live underground in this place?
What's happening?
Nothing, got nothing.
[voices murmuring]
Jennifer, go back
inside the cabin.
I'll be right down.
What the hell's the
matter with you?
Deb, this girl is not
our responsibility.
Now why don't we just turn
her over to the sheriff?
She said the
sheriff's dangerous.
Do you believe everything
she's saying to you?
She's delusional, Deb.
We know nothing about this girl.
It's just one night.
Jesus, why is it
so hot around here?
Look, Deb, we were
having a good time,
and then this girl shows up.
And for all we know,
she's been involved in
all these break-ins.
And now he's suspicious of us.
Now, I just spent the whole day
driving around this goddamn car
when I should have been in
there working on my book!
For what?
We're right back here
when we started from.
This girl's a stray,
Deb, for crying out loud,
and you're treating her like
she's your own daughter!
I'm sorry, Deb.
I didn't mean it.
[silverware clattering]
Sorry about earlier, Deb.
It's okay.
I'm just tired.
Hey, why don't you
let me finish this?
Okay?
I'll go see if she
needs anything.
[ominous music]
[water running]
[toothbrush scrubbing]
[mysterious music]
[toothbrush scrubbing]
[mysterious music]
[water running]
[thumping]
[ominous music]
[door creaking]
[dog barking]
[ominous music]
Come on, where are you?
Come on, fella.
[Richard whistles]
Come on, where are you?
I know you're out
there somewhere.
Come on, boy.
Come on.
Come on, boy.
[dog barking]
Come on, boy.
[Richard whistles]
Come on, boy.
Here, boy.
Here, boy.
Where are you?
[gun fires]
[dog whimpers]
[Richard panting]
[ominous music]
[Deb] What the hell's
going on? I heard gunshots.
Get down.
I heard the dog yelp.
What's happening?
They shot the dog
and then they started
taking shots at me.
Did you see who did it?
No, it's too dark out there.
Pitch black.
Listen, stay down
and go upstairs.
Hurry.
Is she all right?
She's fast asleep.
Wake her up.
Why?
-Let her sleep.
-Wake her up right now.
Richard, be quiet,
you're gonna wake her.
Good.
[Deb] Richard.
Wake up.
[Deb] Richard, stop
it this instant.
What's going on?
[Deb] It's okay, sweetheart.
There were shots fired.
I want to know
what happened here.
Richard, stop it this instant!
I want to know what
happened to your dad.
Now, you said the
sheriff killed him.
How do you know that?
Do you wanna know?
Now, you said he
disappeared in this house.
Tell me what happened.
I was out for the day,
and when I came home,
my mom and dad were gone,
and the sheriff was in my house.
Did you see the
sheriff kill them?
You're hurting me!
I want to know
what happened here.
I've just been shot at!
[Deb slaps]
Get out!
It's okay, sweetheart.
Everything's gonna be all right.
Don't worry about a thing.
If you ever put your hands
on a girl like that again!
There's something
going on here, Deb.
Now, I've just been shot at.
Did that slip your mind?
No, it didn't,
but that doesn't give you the
right to attack that girl.
Who are you right now?
[ominous music]
I'm gonna go get my
blanket and pillow
and I'm gonna sleep
upstairs with her.
[suspenseful music]
[door creaking]
Oh.
What's happening?
Thank God it's you.
What, you all right?
[Deb] Yeah.
Where's the girl?
She's upstairs, I made her hide.
I thought the sheriff was here.
You know, this town, the way
the sheriff's been acting...
This whole place
reminds me of MSI.
It's like a military
installation.
Think about it, Deb.
We can't get out.
The road's blocked.
We haven't seen
anybody else around.
And the town is empty.
I'm sure there's
other people around.
We just haven't seen them.
Have you seen anybody when
you've been out jogging?
Hm?
I haven't seen any
other cars on the road.
Seen anybody else
out on the lake, huh?
Anybody?
Did you get any sleep
at all last night?
Oh, don't start on me, Deb.
I know I'm onto something.
You know, Richard,
I said those things to
you last night in anger.
I...
I'm sorry.
That's why he's so weird.
He's a soldier.
Deb, this place is military.
[door creaking]
How did you get here?
I hiked through, I
hiked through the woods.
Yeah.
What's your part in all of this?
See, this place is
military, isn't it?
Richard, we're gonna go
down and make breakfast.
You come down when
you're good and ready.
All right.
Fine, I will.
[Richard coughs]
[bottle crashes]
[car door slams]
[ominous music]
Sir, do you realize
that littering is an
offense in this town?
Just what the hell
is going on here?
I don't know what you mean, sir.
You know exactly what I mean.
This town, this place,
the absence of
anybody else but you.
The lone sheriff.
I'll tell you.
I know exactly
what this place is
and I know exactly what you are.
And I'm not gonna
stand for it anymore.
Sir, you should step
back and calm down.
Oh yeah, what you
gonna do about it, huh?
What you gonna do about it?
Huh?
[fist smacks]
[laughs] You're
not gonna shoot me.
You can't.
You're under orders.
You should stop drinking, sir.
I want to talk to
your superiors.
Right now, today.
I'll pass that on.
Good.
Thank you.
[door creaking]
[water running]
What the hell are you doing?
[kettle whistling]
Kiss, kiss.
My god.
Deb?
-Yeah?
-Deb, you should go upstairs.
Make sure we have
everything, huh?
I've got the tire fixed,
so we're outta here
right after breakfast.
Okay.
And you are coming with us.
[Deb laughs]
-[ominous music]
-Hi, Jennifer.
You're really loving
that toast, aren't you?
You know, this must
seem weird to you,
but you're holding up pretty
well under the circumstances.
I knew your dad.
Yeah, was a nice man.
We used to call
him Raizen on Fire
because of that big
mane of red hair he had.
[laughs] Luckily, you
look like your mum.
Yeah.
Well, look, I'm gonna
go help Deb pack, huh?
So stay here, enjoy your toast.
Take your time.
All right.
James Raizen was bald, right?
As a billiard ball.
I'm gonna go finish
packing the car.
What time are we gonna
get back to the city?
My watch is missing.
I must have left it under
the house last night.
I'm gonna go look for it.
I left an omelet in
the oven for you!
Okay.
[suspenseful music]
Huh.
[rustling]
[ominous music]
[Richard coughs]
[Richard panting]
[Jennifer] Hi.
Oh, hi.
I didn't hear you come in.
Everything okay?
Yeah.
Good, good.
Deb said you had a
omelet in the oven.
I'll get it for you.
Thank you.
Hey, that's hot!
You're not burned?
No.
I'll get my plate.
[Richard gasps]
[water running]
[Jennifer humming]
[knife stabs]
[ominous music]
Did you find your watch?
Oh, I could never leave
that watch behind.
Our wedding watches.
Our wedding watches.
[Deb laughs]
I'll meet you in the car.
Okay.
[kisses]
[Jennifer] Is Deb okay?
Does she need any help?
No, she's fine.
I'd like you to help me outside.
[suspenseful music]
What did you want
me to help you with?
Get down on the
platform, Jennifer.
See that raft out there,
the one with the ladder?
Take a good look.
Richard, Jennifer!
Where is he?
Must be in the car.
[Jennifer screams]
[bat smacking]
What have you done?
Why?
Why, what have you done?
Stop!
Why?
You killed her!
Gabbe, Gabbe!
Gabbe!
It's not Gabbe.
Gabbe is dead.
This is not Gabbe.
Deb, you have to listen to me.
I don't have to listen to you!
Yes, you do!
You murderer!
You murderer!
Hey, Deb.
Do you want any help packing?
Thank you, Jennifer.
That would be great.
Richard, what's happening?
Deb, I have something
that you have to see.
But before I show you,
remember I love you.
Richard.
You're scaring me.
[ominous music]
[rustling]
You have to look.
[Deb gasps]
I gotta get outta here!
Deb?
Deb, wait.
Richard, are we in space?
Yes, I think we are.
Is this a military installation?
No.
It's just you and me, Deb.
We need to go inside and find
out what they want from us.
Who?
We need to know
their intentions.
[kisses]
Go ahead.
[suspenseful music]
[Deb] Jennifer?
We'd like to speak with you.
Please sit down.
We'll stand, thank you.
[chairs scraping]
Why are we here?
Observation.
Like your ant farm.
Observation by whom?
If this environment does not
please you, we can change it.
Are we prisoners?
Would you prefer
your own daughter?
[Deb gasps]
[Gabbe] Mommy, I'm
feeling much better.
Can I go outside
and play with Lady?
Stop this.
[Gabbe] Daddy, you come too.
Stop.
[Gabbe] Mommy, I'm
not feeling so well.
I said stop it!
Go to hell.
I wanna go home.
You are home now.
No.
Are you saying we can't leave?
Precisely.
What happens if we say no?
[Deb crying]
That is not an option.
I understand.
Excellent.
[Deb crying]
[Richard sighs]
Live free or die.
What?
[clanging]
[microwave humming]
[suspenseful music]
[door creaking]
[gasoline splashing]
You okay?
I'm scared.
Me too.
[explosion booms]