The Canvas (2026) Movie Script
1
[Tense music builds]
[Mysterious music]
It's not bad.
Maybe not.
[soft piano music]
[soft mysterious music]
[footsteps overhead]
[Ghostly whispers]
[Ghostly whispers]
[ominous drums]
[ominous drums]
[Ghostly whispers]
[Ghostly whispers]
What are you doing up here?
Look!
Whoa. This painting is creepy.
Look closer.
It's beautiful. Come on!
Beautiful?!
This whole attic is creepy.
I don't want you coming
up here again.
Ms Perry told us
this is her stuff.
We are not supposed
to touch anything. Got it?
Can we take it?
I said no. It's not ours.
It's just
that she looks like mom.
When she was sick.
It seems so lonely.
Okay, just
for a bit,
then we'll put it back.
Okay.
Are we going to be here long?
I don't know yet.
It's a temporary situation,
Daniel.
We just have to hold
on a little.
I miss the old house.
I know.
Want some hot chocolate?
No, thanks Dad.
Okay.
Where does this go?
It's up to you.
Okay.
Can I go to play outside?
No, Daniel, it's late.
Tomorrow.
[Dark piano note]
[Glass bottle rattles]
[Ghostly whispers]
[Dark music]
[Dark music]
[Ghostly whispers]
[Ghostly whispers]
[door creaks]
[Ghostly whispers]
[suspenseful music]
[suspenseful music]
[wardrobe door closes]
[Ghostly whispers]
[suspenseful music]
[Ghostly whispers]
[Ghostly whispers]
[Ghostly whispers]
[Ghostly whispers]
[Ghostly whispers]
[intese suspenseful music]
[demonic growl]
[country music playng on radio]
Hello.
Yes?
I'm Robert Caruso.
Can I help you?
Oh, Yeah.
The Italian.
Yeah, the Italian.
Annie.
Robert, nice to meet you.
Oh, right. We spoke yesterday.
Nice to meet you. Uh, I'm Annie.
I'm sorry,
I ended up coming today.
I know we hadn't set
a specific date, but
I thought
it was good idea
to just drop by.
You did the right thing.
Thanks.
Come with me.
What that about this one?
Think you can handle it?
Yeah, I...
I mean Ive never worked
on one of these before.
But yeah, I can do it.
Sounds good.
Great. As soon
as it's ready,
I'll pay you for the job.
If you're good
and fast,
there's plenty more
where that came from.
Okay.
[piano notes]
I'm tired.
Okay, that's it for today.
[dark music]
[piano notes]
Daniel,
if you're tired,
just continue tomorrow.
After that,
you have to continue
with the next part.
[suspenseful music]
[Ghostly whispers]
[Cartoon playing on TV]
[loud noise from downstairs]
It was all a horrible nightmare.
[suspenseful music]
Stay here.
[suspenseful music]
[wind rustling the curtains]
Who's there?
[wind rustling the curtains]
[suspenseful music]
[loud demonic roar]
It was all a horrible nightmare.
[Dark music]
[Dark music]
[loud demonic roar]
[faint alarm beeping]
[Ghostly whispers]
[loud demonic roar]
[ethereal music with echoing
voices]
[ethereal music with echoing
voices]
[Ghostly whispers]
[mysterious music]
Dad.
[pendulum clock ticking grows
louder]
[pendulum clock ticking]
[dark music]
[eletrical buzzing]
[pendulum clock ticking]
[dark music]
I'm totally
sure when it happens
that it's real.
Time is moving.
I'm living it, doing stuff.
Talking with my son.
But then I snap out of it.
And nothing's happened.
I'm just
stuck doing whatever
I was doing.
But I know
that a few minutes
ago I had actually
moved forward.
It's a little
hard
to follow what
you are describing.
Do you mean that while
you are doing something
you zone out and start thinking
about what youll do next?
I don't think about it. I do it.
I actually live it. Like,
in that moment,
I'm sure I have gone beyond
that part of the day
I make dinner for my son.
I spend time with him.
I go to bed. I sleep.
I take a shower.
And then all of a sudden...
Let's schedule
a CT scan,
just
to be sure everything is fine.
Are you taking any medication?
No, nothing.
Do you drink?
No.
Have you experienced
any recent trauma or events
that might have left
you feeling down or depressed?
Well.
I lost my wife a year ago.
Robert, right?
Yeah.
I don't think
you needed the CT scan.
I believe that what
you are dealing
with is the beginning
of depression.
And when
that happens people tend
to retreat
inside their thoughts.
I give you the number
of a specialist,
a psychotherapist
might help you.
Okay,
I... I have thought about it.
Dad, are you okay?
Yes, I'm okay, sweetheart.
Just a little tired.
What about you?
How are you doing?
I've been having bad dreams
in this house.
What kind of bad dreams?
I dream
that I'm alone in this house.
Why don't you come sleep
with me then?
I come
to you but you cant wake up.
What do you mean?
I call you.
But you dont wake up.
What are you talking about?
I get up every night
to check on you.
No, you dont wake up.
All right. How about this?
Tonight you will come
to sleep with me.
So if you have any nightmares
I will be with you. Okay.?
[dark music]
Why that?
Because it's not ours
and it's better to put it back
where it belongs.
[dark music]
[Ghostly whispers]
[Ghostly whispers]
Dad. Wake up.
Dad.
Wake up.
Dad. Wake up, wake up.
Dad, Dad. Wake up.
Dad. Wake up, wake up.
Dad.
[Ghostly whispers]
[dark music]
[demonic growl]
Hey, Annie.
That was quick.
Let's take a look.
Had a few headaches
here and there,
but its all good now.
Looks good.
Nice work.
Thanks.
You're good. Yeah.
Oh. Uh, I'll give you $300.
10 for materials,
and then another 100
as a deposit
for the next job you've got.
Thanks.
One moment.
That's something else.
Through this one,
you've got about a week.
Yeah.
No problem.
I'll make a note of it.
Your son?
Yes. His name is Daniel.
Hes got a sweet face.
Thanks.
You're not around here, right?
We just moved here not long ago.
And how's it going?
Youre doing okay here?
Well, it's not easy.
Everything is new, especially
for him.
But we need a fresh start.
And you?
Oh, I've
been here quite a long time
with my father.
I grew up in Scotland
with my mom.
And decided to come here
to join my dad.
Sorry, I'm taking up your time.
Right.
So, if that's everything,
I'll get going.
Thanks.
[nois from upstairs]
[dark music]
[nois from upstairs]
[suspenseful strings build]
[Ghostly whispers]
[Ghostly whispers]
[driving rhythmic music]
Robert. Hey, how's it going?
You can't be finished already.
No, not yet.
I wanted to ask you about this.
It's a painting I have at home.
Are you trying to sell it?
No. No. It's not mine.
It belongs to the homeowner.
Interesting.
Really interesting.
What made you bring it in?
I need to know more about it.
You seems like someone who know.
Well, there's no signature.
It's anonymous.
Yes. But if you look
on the back.
It says it was made here.
Newville.
Yeah. Newville, May 15th, 1994.
Must have been painted
by someone local.
Do you know what
that symbol means?
No, I've never seen it before.
I could ask my father.
He's the expert
on this kind of things.
Yeah. Great.
Okay. Just 2 minutes.
Dad, can you come
have a look at something
for a sec?
He's just coming.
[dark music]
Get that painting away.
It's not a good deal, Annie.
No, no, no. I'm not trying
to sell it.
I'm just trying
to figure something out.
Maybe you can help me.
No, I can't help you.
But I can give you one piece
of advice.
Put that back
where you found it.
You know something, don't you?
I already told you.
Now get rid of that.
Get rid of it.
You'll have to excuse him.
He's not always like this.
Don't worry.
I was afraid the painting
might be known.
Thanks anyway, Annie.
Daniel, still playing?
Turn it off now.
Turn it off now. That's enough.
Why are you picking on me?
I hate you.
[dramatic piano music]
[Ghostly whispers]
[dark sound effects]
[door creaks from upstairs]
[dark music]
[Ghostly whispers]
Daniel.
[demonic female laughter]
Annie.
[demonic female laughter]
[demonic female laughter]
[Ghostly whispers]
[Ghostly whispers]
[phone vibrates]
Annie.
You know,
I know this is going
to sound kind of weird.
But I kept wondering
where I'd seen
that pendant before.
And then yesterday it hit me.
I remembered this old photo.
It was one
of the ones in the shop
from like the 1990s.
The resemblance is insane.
May, 15th 1994
I think it's the same
date that's
right on the back
of the painting.
Eleanor Stevens.
I did some digging,
but I cant find anything.
The photo was brought
into the shop some time ago
by a local woman.
And guess what?
The address she gave us...
It's your house.
I need to talk to my homehowner.
Exactly.
I will ask her. Thanks.
So.
What's going on?
Is it something
to do with the painting?
You probably think I'm crazy.
But I keep
having these strange nightmares
where this woman appears.
I know it's sounds crazy.
I think so, too.
It's just
that I can't tell
anymore whether...
It's all just
my mind playing tricks
on me or...
If
there is something
else going on.
I'm, I'm sorry,
I'm scaring you with
these things.
Honestly,
I have to admit
this whole thing has got
to me too.
So,
if you're living it firsthand
It's
totally normal you'd
be overwhelmed.
Listen.
I know my dad was kind
of harsh the other day,
But yesterday he actually asked
about you.
Maybe he could help
us figure
out what this symbol
is all about.
I think he knows something
about this painting.
It's a symbol used
in curse rituals.
Annie tells me
that you're a decent guy.
But you better put
that painting away.
You don't carry it around.
You don't put it on display.
In fact,
you shouldn't even look at it.
I told you that already,
didn't I?
Have you looked at it again?
No.
Just the other day for a moment.
And then you showed up.
You both need
to stop looking at
that painting.
You need
to tell me what you know.
Theres a local legend
about a cursed painter.
Unfortunately,
his life is shrouded in mystery.
Not a lot of known about him.
But according
to those people who posed
for his portraits
They often felt strangely
empty afterwards,
as if something essential
had been taken from them.
They say he dabbled
in the dark esoteric practices
and that the souls
of those whom he painted
became trapped
inside the canvas.
Some claimed he made a pact
with something evil
in order
to gain these dark powers.
But who can say for sure?
In any case,
I strongly advise you.
Dont hang that painting.
And dont even look
at it for too long.
Because...
Well...
Its not just a legend.
You need cover it.
You need put it away.
Otherwise, itll drive you mad.
I already tried putting it away.
But somehow I found it back
on the wall.
I don't know
if I'm losing my mind because
I didn't put it back.
And neither my son.
And yet there
it was again hanging
on the wall.
Robert.
According to what they say,
the person who stares
at that painting
for too long becomes
tormented
by the soul trapped
inside of it.
And
that the longer you stare at it,
the more connected you feel
towards it,
as if by some invisible threat.
What can I do?
You've got to get rid of
that painting.
I just don't know how.
Every story I've
heard ends badly.
You need to put it back
where you found it,
or you could try destroying it.
I don't know.
I don't even know
if I can promise
that it'll break the curse.
[driving rhythmic music]
[piano notes]
Very good. Great job.
Hold on Daniel
Annie, how are you?
All good.
No weird dreams last night.
No nightmares.
Everything is okay.
Daniel is playing.
I'm good.
Everything is going well.
Good... then...
See you tomorrow...
Thanks. See you tomorrow.
[piano notes]
[dark music]
[demonic female laughter]
[Ghostly whispers]
[Ghostly whispers]
[Ghostly whispers]
[Ghostly laughter]
[demonic roar]
It turned out really well.
Nice job.
Thanks.
Yeah, it's in the attic.
Then what's wrong?
You seem shaken.
Did you have another one
of those dreams again?
Unfortunately, yes.
Even
though the paintings
sealed away.
Daniel?
Daniel is fine.
My dad said that there's
some kind of invisible thread
that forms between the viewer
and the soul in the portrait.
We need to figure out
who the woman
in the painting is.
Have you spoken
to your property owner yet?
Annie, this is messy.
I don't want you involved
with you.
It's not fair.
I don't care.
I want to help you.
I have a call with her in a bit.
I told you not to go up
to the attic.
I warned you, Mr. Caruso.
You opened that painting,
didn't you?
Yes, it was my son.
I can't find any peace.
It's like a persecution
in my mind.
It's not just in your mind,
I'm afraid.
I know what happens
to anybody who looks at
that painting.
Can you tell me
where you got it?
Yeah,
that painting belonged
to one of our uncles.
And my sister liked
it a lot,
so she decided
to hang it in the house.
But
that painting is not just
a piece of art.
It's a container.
It's a container
for something
that must never be released.
Strange things started
happening in that house.
And Kate tried to destroy it,
But it was useless.
It can't be destroyed.
It can't even be burned.
That painting is cursed.
One evening,
I came home and found her dead.
And the doctors tried
to tell me it was some kind
of sudden illness,
But I believe
it had something to do with
that painting.
And that is why I put it up
in the attic.
I'm sorry.
Your sister
brought some old photos
to our shop.
This woman
looks a lot like the one
in the painting.
Can you tell us anything
about her?
I dont know who she is.
That stuff,
it belongs to my uncle.
And my sister
brought a lot
of stuff to the antique store
but
She decided not to bring
that painting, like I said.
And this uncle?
Can you tell me anything
about him?
No.
We, we never heard anything
about him again.
Its like he just disappeared.
Mr Caruso.
There's
something I still need
to tell you.
That man did horrible things
with those canvases
and
that painting was one of them.
So, he painted it himself.
Yes. I'm sorry
if I wasn't clear about
that from the start.
I don't like saying that
that man was a member
of my family.
Could you tell me
where he lived?
I know he lived
in a farmhouse somewhere. Uh
maybe near the butterfly forest.
My sister,
she knew.
I can tell you one thing
for sure. I
know that he painted
those pictures
in the butterfly forest.
I'm sorry. I have to hang up.
Yes.
I'm sorry
if I wasn't clear about
that from the start.
I don't like saying
that man was a member
of my family.
Could you tell me
where he lived?
I know he lived
in a farmhouse somewhere.
Maybe near the butterfly forest.
My sister, she knew.
I can tell you one thing
for sure.
I know
that he painted
those pictures
in the butterfly forest.
I'm sorry. I have to hang up.
I know this place.
But I didn't know anything about
that story.
Let's go.
No, Annie.
This is something
I have to do alone.
Where is this place?
[mysterious music]
I know this place.
[dark music]
[dark music]
The ritual required burying
something belonging
to its subject.
That's why you found it there.
But these,
how did you manage
to find these?
She It was her, the woman
in the painting.
She showed me
in a dream
where the box was buried.
Well, mirrors are usually
they're used
to create a portal
to another dimension
And the lock of hair. Well...
This is an occult ritual.
Yeah. Right in here.
Where is it?
[Humming]
Ah, now
that you found something,
that belonged to that woman
You can break her connection
to this world.
There is a ritual
that you can perform,
but you have to do it at night,
outdoors,
and under the moonlight.
Now.
Let's see.
Here it is.
Yes. Yes.
You have to burn the painting
Along with the lock of hair.
And that, thats how it ends.
It will work?
It's worth a try, isn't it?
[driving rhythmic music]
Stay here.
[suspenseful orchestra builds]
[demonic moan]
[suspenseful orchestra builds]
[Daniel screams]
[suspenseful orchestra builds]
[Demoniac scream]
[Demoniac scream]
[Ghostly whispers]
[Coughing]
[Coughing]
Daniel.
[Ghostly whispers]
[Demoniac scream]
Come on.
[glass shattering]
[Demonic scream]
[intense orchestral music]
Daniel.
[intense orchestral music]
[Coughing]
[demonic female laughter]
[intense orchestral music]
Stay away from us.
[swarm of insects buzzing]
[Demonic scream]
[Demonic scream]
Daniel.
Daniel.
Daniel.
Daniel.
Daniel.
Please, please, God.
God, no, no, no.
Daniel, please.
[dramatic music swells]
Im good dad.
Thanks God.
[dramatic music swells]
Dear Annie,
If
you're reading this,
it means I left.
Don't worry.
I'll be able
to take care of myself.
What you're about
to learn about your old man.
It might scare you.
But
things aren't always
what they seem.
I helped Robert
destroy the painting
Because otherwise
Eleonor would have come
after us and I couldn't let
that happen.
But I have
to keep doing what needs
to be done.
Things that may seem terrible
for your sake.
For mine.
For everyone's.
[Tense music builds]
[Mysterious music]
It's not bad.
Maybe not.
[soft piano music]
[soft mysterious music]
[footsteps overhead]
[Ghostly whispers]
[Ghostly whispers]
[ominous drums]
[ominous drums]
[Ghostly whispers]
[Ghostly whispers]
What are you doing up here?
Look!
Whoa. This painting is creepy.
Look closer.
It's beautiful. Come on!
Beautiful?!
This whole attic is creepy.
I don't want you coming
up here again.
Ms Perry told us
this is her stuff.
We are not supposed
to touch anything. Got it?
Can we take it?
I said no. It's not ours.
It's just
that she looks like mom.
When she was sick.
It seems so lonely.
Okay, just
for a bit,
then we'll put it back.
Okay.
Are we going to be here long?
I don't know yet.
It's a temporary situation,
Daniel.
We just have to hold
on a little.
I miss the old house.
I know.
Want some hot chocolate?
No, thanks Dad.
Okay.
Where does this go?
It's up to you.
Okay.
Can I go to play outside?
No, Daniel, it's late.
Tomorrow.
[Dark piano note]
[Glass bottle rattles]
[Ghostly whispers]
[Dark music]
[Dark music]
[Ghostly whispers]
[Ghostly whispers]
[door creaks]
[Ghostly whispers]
[suspenseful music]
[suspenseful music]
[wardrobe door closes]
[Ghostly whispers]
[suspenseful music]
[Ghostly whispers]
[Ghostly whispers]
[Ghostly whispers]
[Ghostly whispers]
[Ghostly whispers]
[intese suspenseful music]
[demonic growl]
[country music playng on radio]
Hello.
Yes?
I'm Robert Caruso.
Can I help you?
Oh, Yeah.
The Italian.
Yeah, the Italian.
Annie.
Robert, nice to meet you.
Oh, right. We spoke yesterday.
Nice to meet you. Uh, I'm Annie.
I'm sorry,
I ended up coming today.
I know we hadn't set
a specific date, but
I thought
it was good idea
to just drop by.
You did the right thing.
Thanks.
Come with me.
What that about this one?
Think you can handle it?
Yeah, I...
I mean Ive never worked
on one of these before.
But yeah, I can do it.
Sounds good.
Great. As soon
as it's ready,
I'll pay you for the job.
If you're good
and fast,
there's plenty more
where that came from.
Okay.
[piano notes]
I'm tired.
Okay, that's it for today.
[dark music]
[piano notes]
Daniel,
if you're tired,
just continue tomorrow.
After that,
you have to continue
with the next part.
[suspenseful music]
[Ghostly whispers]
[Cartoon playing on TV]
[loud noise from downstairs]
It was all a horrible nightmare.
[suspenseful music]
Stay here.
[suspenseful music]
[wind rustling the curtains]
Who's there?
[wind rustling the curtains]
[suspenseful music]
[loud demonic roar]
It was all a horrible nightmare.
[Dark music]
[Dark music]
[loud demonic roar]
[faint alarm beeping]
[Ghostly whispers]
[loud demonic roar]
[ethereal music with echoing
voices]
[ethereal music with echoing
voices]
[Ghostly whispers]
[mysterious music]
Dad.
[pendulum clock ticking grows
louder]
[pendulum clock ticking]
[dark music]
[eletrical buzzing]
[pendulum clock ticking]
[dark music]
I'm totally
sure when it happens
that it's real.
Time is moving.
I'm living it, doing stuff.
Talking with my son.
But then I snap out of it.
And nothing's happened.
I'm just
stuck doing whatever
I was doing.
But I know
that a few minutes
ago I had actually
moved forward.
It's a little
hard
to follow what
you are describing.
Do you mean that while
you are doing something
you zone out and start thinking
about what youll do next?
I don't think about it. I do it.
I actually live it. Like,
in that moment,
I'm sure I have gone beyond
that part of the day
I make dinner for my son.
I spend time with him.
I go to bed. I sleep.
I take a shower.
And then all of a sudden...
Let's schedule
a CT scan,
just
to be sure everything is fine.
Are you taking any medication?
No, nothing.
Do you drink?
No.
Have you experienced
any recent trauma or events
that might have left
you feeling down or depressed?
Well.
I lost my wife a year ago.
Robert, right?
Yeah.
I don't think
you needed the CT scan.
I believe that what
you are dealing
with is the beginning
of depression.
And when
that happens people tend
to retreat
inside their thoughts.
I give you the number
of a specialist,
a psychotherapist
might help you.
Okay,
I... I have thought about it.
Dad, are you okay?
Yes, I'm okay, sweetheart.
Just a little tired.
What about you?
How are you doing?
I've been having bad dreams
in this house.
What kind of bad dreams?
I dream
that I'm alone in this house.
Why don't you come sleep
with me then?
I come
to you but you cant wake up.
What do you mean?
I call you.
But you dont wake up.
What are you talking about?
I get up every night
to check on you.
No, you dont wake up.
All right. How about this?
Tonight you will come
to sleep with me.
So if you have any nightmares
I will be with you. Okay.?
[dark music]
Why that?
Because it's not ours
and it's better to put it back
where it belongs.
[dark music]
[Ghostly whispers]
[Ghostly whispers]
Dad. Wake up.
Dad.
Wake up.
Dad. Wake up, wake up.
Dad, Dad. Wake up.
Dad. Wake up, wake up.
Dad.
[Ghostly whispers]
[dark music]
[demonic growl]
Hey, Annie.
That was quick.
Let's take a look.
Had a few headaches
here and there,
but its all good now.
Looks good.
Nice work.
Thanks.
You're good. Yeah.
Oh. Uh, I'll give you $300.
10 for materials,
and then another 100
as a deposit
for the next job you've got.
Thanks.
One moment.
That's something else.
Through this one,
you've got about a week.
Yeah.
No problem.
I'll make a note of it.
Your son?
Yes. His name is Daniel.
Hes got a sweet face.
Thanks.
You're not around here, right?
We just moved here not long ago.
And how's it going?
Youre doing okay here?
Well, it's not easy.
Everything is new, especially
for him.
But we need a fresh start.
And you?
Oh, I've
been here quite a long time
with my father.
I grew up in Scotland
with my mom.
And decided to come here
to join my dad.
Sorry, I'm taking up your time.
Right.
So, if that's everything,
I'll get going.
Thanks.
[nois from upstairs]
[dark music]
[nois from upstairs]
[suspenseful strings build]
[Ghostly whispers]
[Ghostly whispers]
[driving rhythmic music]
Robert. Hey, how's it going?
You can't be finished already.
No, not yet.
I wanted to ask you about this.
It's a painting I have at home.
Are you trying to sell it?
No. No. It's not mine.
It belongs to the homeowner.
Interesting.
Really interesting.
What made you bring it in?
I need to know more about it.
You seems like someone who know.
Well, there's no signature.
It's anonymous.
Yes. But if you look
on the back.
It says it was made here.
Newville.
Yeah. Newville, May 15th, 1994.
Must have been painted
by someone local.
Do you know what
that symbol means?
No, I've never seen it before.
I could ask my father.
He's the expert
on this kind of things.
Yeah. Great.
Okay. Just 2 minutes.
Dad, can you come
have a look at something
for a sec?
He's just coming.
[dark music]
Get that painting away.
It's not a good deal, Annie.
No, no, no. I'm not trying
to sell it.
I'm just trying
to figure something out.
Maybe you can help me.
No, I can't help you.
But I can give you one piece
of advice.
Put that back
where you found it.
You know something, don't you?
I already told you.
Now get rid of that.
Get rid of it.
You'll have to excuse him.
He's not always like this.
Don't worry.
I was afraid the painting
might be known.
Thanks anyway, Annie.
Daniel, still playing?
Turn it off now.
Turn it off now. That's enough.
Why are you picking on me?
I hate you.
[dramatic piano music]
[Ghostly whispers]
[dark sound effects]
[door creaks from upstairs]
[dark music]
[Ghostly whispers]
Daniel.
[demonic female laughter]
Annie.
[demonic female laughter]
[demonic female laughter]
[Ghostly whispers]
[Ghostly whispers]
[phone vibrates]
Annie.
You know,
I know this is going
to sound kind of weird.
But I kept wondering
where I'd seen
that pendant before.
And then yesterday it hit me.
I remembered this old photo.
It was one
of the ones in the shop
from like the 1990s.
The resemblance is insane.
May, 15th 1994
I think it's the same
date that's
right on the back
of the painting.
Eleanor Stevens.
I did some digging,
but I cant find anything.
The photo was brought
into the shop some time ago
by a local woman.
And guess what?
The address she gave us...
It's your house.
I need to talk to my homehowner.
Exactly.
I will ask her. Thanks.
So.
What's going on?
Is it something
to do with the painting?
You probably think I'm crazy.
But I keep
having these strange nightmares
where this woman appears.
I know it's sounds crazy.
I think so, too.
It's just
that I can't tell
anymore whether...
It's all just
my mind playing tricks
on me or...
If
there is something
else going on.
I'm, I'm sorry,
I'm scaring you with
these things.
Honestly,
I have to admit
this whole thing has got
to me too.
So,
if you're living it firsthand
It's
totally normal you'd
be overwhelmed.
Listen.
I know my dad was kind
of harsh the other day,
But yesterday he actually asked
about you.
Maybe he could help
us figure
out what this symbol
is all about.
I think he knows something
about this painting.
It's a symbol used
in curse rituals.
Annie tells me
that you're a decent guy.
But you better put
that painting away.
You don't carry it around.
You don't put it on display.
In fact,
you shouldn't even look at it.
I told you that already,
didn't I?
Have you looked at it again?
No.
Just the other day for a moment.
And then you showed up.
You both need
to stop looking at
that painting.
You need
to tell me what you know.
Theres a local legend
about a cursed painter.
Unfortunately,
his life is shrouded in mystery.
Not a lot of known about him.
But according
to those people who posed
for his portraits
They often felt strangely
empty afterwards,
as if something essential
had been taken from them.
They say he dabbled
in the dark esoteric practices
and that the souls
of those whom he painted
became trapped
inside the canvas.
Some claimed he made a pact
with something evil
in order
to gain these dark powers.
But who can say for sure?
In any case,
I strongly advise you.
Dont hang that painting.
And dont even look
at it for too long.
Because...
Well...
Its not just a legend.
You need cover it.
You need put it away.
Otherwise, itll drive you mad.
I already tried putting it away.
But somehow I found it back
on the wall.
I don't know
if I'm losing my mind because
I didn't put it back.
And neither my son.
And yet there
it was again hanging
on the wall.
Robert.
According to what they say,
the person who stares
at that painting
for too long becomes
tormented
by the soul trapped
inside of it.
And
that the longer you stare at it,
the more connected you feel
towards it,
as if by some invisible threat.
What can I do?
You've got to get rid of
that painting.
I just don't know how.
Every story I've
heard ends badly.
You need to put it back
where you found it,
or you could try destroying it.
I don't know.
I don't even know
if I can promise
that it'll break the curse.
[driving rhythmic music]
[piano notes]
Very good. Great job.
Hold on Daniel
Annie, how are you?
All good.
No weird dreams last night.
No nightmares.
Everything is okay.
Daniel is playing.
I'm good.
Everything is going well.
Good... then...
See you tomorrow...
Thanks. See you tomorrow.
[piano notes]
[dark music]
[demonic female laughter]
[Ghostly whispers]
[Ghostly whispers]
[Ghostly whispers]
[Ghostly laughter]
[demonic roar]
It turned out really well.
Nice job.
Thanks.
Yeah, it's in the attic.
Then what's wrong?
You seem shaken.
Did you have another one
of those dreams again?
Unfortunately, yes.
Even
though the paintings
sealed away.
Daniel?
Daniel is fine.
My dad said that there's
some kind of invisible thread
that forms between the viewer
and the soul in the portrait.
We need to figure out
who the woman
in the painting is.
Have you spoken
to your property owner yet?
Annie, this is messy.
I don't want you involved
with you.
It's not fair.
I don't care.
I want to help you.
I have a call with her in a bit.
I told you not to go up
to the attic.
I warned you, Mr. Caruso.
You opened that painting,
didn't you?
Yes, it was my son.
I can't find any peace.
It's like a persecution
in my mind.
It's not just in your mind,
I'm afraid.
I know what happens
to anybody who looks at
that painting.
Can you tell me
where you got it?
Yeah,
that painting belonged
to one of our uncles.
And my sister liked
it a lot,
so she decided
to hang it in the house.
But
that painting is not just
a piece of art.
It's a container.
It's a container
for something
that must never be released.
Strange things started
happening in that house.
And Kate tried to destroy it,
But it was useless.
It can't be destroyed.
It can't even be burned.
That painting is cursed.
One evening,
I came home and found her dead.
And the doctors tried
to tell me it was some kind
of sudden illness,
But I believe
it had something to do with
that painting.
And that is why I put it up
in the attic.
I'm sorry.
Your sister
brought some old photos
to our shop.
This woman
looks a lot like the one
in the painting.
Can you tell us anything
about her?
I dont know who she is.
That stuff,
it belongs to my uncle.
And my sister
brought a lot
of stuff to the antique store
but
She decided not to bring
that painting, like I said.
And this uncle?
Can you tell me anything
about him?
No.
We, we never heard anything
about him again.
Its like he just disappeared.
Mr Caruso.
There's
something I still need
to tell you.
That man did horrible things
with those canvases
and
that painting was one of them.
So, he painted it himself.
Yes. I'm sorry
if I wasn't clear about
that from the start.
I don't like saying that
that man was a member
of my family.
Could you tell me
where he lived?
I know he lived
in a farmhouse somewhere. Uh
maybe near the butterfly forest.
My sister,
she knew.
I can tell you one thing
for sure. I
know that he painted
those pictures
in the butterfly forest.
I'm sorry. I have to hang up.
Yes.
I'm sorry
if I wasn't clear about
that from the start.
I don't like saying
that man was a member
of my family.
Could you tell me
where he lived?
I know he lived
in a farmhouse somewhere.
Maybe near the butterfly forest.
My sister, she knew.
I can tell you one thing
for sure.
I know
that he painted
those pictures
in the butterfly forest.
I'm sorry. I have to hang up.
I know this place.
But I didn't know anything about
that story.
Let's go.
No, Annie.
This is something
I have to do alone.
Where is this place?
[mysterious music]
I know this place.
[dark music]
[dark music]
The ritual required burying
something belonging
to its subject.
That's why you found it there.
But these,
how did you manage
to find these?
She It was her, the woman
in the painting.
She showed me
in a dream
where the box was buried.
Well, mirrors are usually
they're used
to create a portal
to another dimension
And the lock of hair. Well...
This is an occult ritual.
Yeah. Right in here.
Where is it?
[Humming]
Ah, now
that you found something,
that belonged to that woman
You can break her connection
to this world.
There is a ritual
that you can perform,
but you have to do it at night,
outdoors,
and under the moonlight.
Now.
Let's see.
Here it is.
Yes. Yes.
You have to burn the painting
Along with the lock of hair.
And that, thats how it ends.
It will work?
It's worth a try, isn't it?
[driving rhythmic music]
Stay here.
[suspenseful orchestra builds]
[demonic moan]
[suspenseful orchestra builds]
[Daniel screams]
[suspenseful orchestra builds]
[Demoniac scream]
[Demoniac scream]
[Ghostly whispers]
[Coughing]
[Coughing]
Daniel.
[Ghostly whispers]
[Demoniac scream]
Come on.
[glass shattering]
[Demonic scream]
[intense orchestral music]
Daniel.
[intense orchestral music]
[Coughing]
[demonic female laughter]
[intense orchestral music]
Stay away from us.
[swarm of insects buzzing]
[Demonic scream]
[Demonic scream]
Daniel.
Daniel.
Daniel.
Daniel.
Daniel.
Please, please, God.
God, no, no, no.
Daniel, please.
[dramatic music swells]
Im good dad.
Thanks God.
[dramatic music swells]
Dear Annie,
If
you're reading this,
it means I left.
Don't worry.
I'll be able
to take care of myself.
What you're about
to learn about your old man.
It might scare you.
But
things aren't always
what they seem.
I helped Robert
destroy the painting
Because otherwise
Eleonor would have come
after us and I couldn't let
that happen.
But I have
to keep doing what needs
to be done.
Things that may seem terrible
for your sake.
For mine.
For everyone's.