Brief Summary
The film explores the dangers of teenagers dabbling in the supernatural through a cursed severed hand. It follows Mia, a grieving girl, who becomes entangled in a dangerous game of possession, leading to tragic consequences for herself and her friends, particularly Riley. The story highlights themes of grief, manipulation, and the cyclical nature of spiritual possession.
- Teenagers playing with the supernatural face dire consequences.
- Grief and manipulation make individuals vulnerable to evil entities.
- The film illustrates the cyclical nature of spiritual possession.
Opening Scene: Tragedy Strikes
The film starts with Cole searching for his younger brother, Ducket, at a party. Ducket is found locked in a room, covered in wounds and acting strangely. Cole takes Ducket home, but Ducket inexplicably stabs Cole and then kills himself by stabbing his own eye. This sets a dark tone, foreshadowing the dangers of the supernatural elements that will be explored later.
Mia's Grief and Introduction to the Hand
Mia, a 17-year-old girl, is still grieving the death of her mother, Ria, two years prior. She attends a memorial gathering and later visits her best friend, Jade, and her younger brother, Riley. Mia, Jade, and Riley are very close. Mia is invited to a party hosted by Haley and Joss, where teenagers are experimenting with possessions using a severed hand, treating it as entertainment and uploading videos to social media.
The Possession Ritual and its Rules
At the party, Mia and Jade witness teenagers getting possessed. Mia, initially skeptical, decides to participate. Haley explains the rules: a candle must be lit to open a portal for spirits, and the possession should not exceed 90 seconds. Mia is instructed to hold the severed hand, say "Talk to me," and then "I let you in." Terrified, Mia initially hesitates but eventually allows herself to be possessed.
First Possession and its Aftermath
During Mia's possession, strange occurrences happen, and the spirit's energy is strong. The electricity goes out when the time passes 90 seconds, and Mia stares at Riley. After the party, Riley, frightened, seeks comfort from Mia, who shares her recurring nightmare and the story of her mother's death from a sleeping pill overdose. A mysterious hand is then seen stroking Riley's cheek while he sleeps.
Experimenting with the Hand at Jade's House
The next day, Mia, Jade, and a small group gather at Jade's house to experiment further with the severed hand. They learn that the hand supposedly belonged to a satanic worshipper. Daniel is the first to try, becoming overwhelmed with lust while possessed. The group continues taking turns, treating the ritual as a joke.
Riley's Possession and its Horrific Consequences
Riley insists on trying the ritual, and Mia defends him, suggesting a shorter 60-second session. During Riley's turn, the spirit takes the form of Mia's deceased mother, Ria. Mia, longing to speak with her mother, allows the possession to exceed the time limit. This results in Riley being severely injured, leaving Mia in shock.
Aftermath of Riley's Injury and Mia's Visions
Riley is hospitalized, and the police investigate. Mia secretly takes the severed hand home. At the hospital, Mia sees Riley's disfigured face and is blamed by Jade and her mother, Sue. Mia experiences visions of her mother's spirit and is taken home by Daniel, who she asks to stay with her.
Nightmares and Further Possessions
Mia has a nightmare and sees a spirit sucking on Daniel's foot, only to realize she is doing it herself while possessed. Daniel leaves, and Mia, feeling guilty and alone, performs the ritual again, seeking comfort from her mother's spirit. Ria tells Mia that she didn't kill herself and that Riley needs help.
Riley's Aggressive Behavior and the Group's Investigation
Riley becomes aggressive and violent in the hospital. Mia and her friends discuss what to do. They learn that the police know about the ritual from a video. Mia reveals she saw her mother's spirit and another spirit at her house. They discover that Haley and Joss obtained the hand from Ducket, who could see spirits without it and was later suspected of schizophrenia.
Meeting Cole and Attempting to Save Riley
Mia suggests meeting Cole to find a way to stop the spirits. Cole tells them that Riley must force the spirit out himself. Mia remembers they didn't blow out the candle during Riley's possession and believes they need to repeat the ritual and extinguish the candle to close the portal.
Returning to the Hospital and Mia's Sacrifice
Mia, Jade, and Daniel return to the hospital to perform the ritual again. When attempts to possess Riley fail, Mia decides to possess herself to communicate with Riley's spirit. She encounters the spirit of a little girl who guides her to the realm of the dead, where Riley's soul is being held captive.
The Truth About Ria's Death and Mia's Manipulation
Mia's father, Max, reveals that Ria's death was a suicide, reading a letter she wrote before overdosing. Mia refuses to believe it, as her mother's spirit told her otherwise. Mia is manipulated by an evil entity impersonating her mother, who insists that her father is lying and that she must kill Riley to end his suffering.
Hallucinations and Betrayal
Mia hallucinates, seeing her father as a demonic figure and attempts to stab him. She is manipulated into believing that killing Riley is the only way to end his suffering.
Mia's Deception and Attempt to Harm Riley
Influenced by the fake spirit of her mother, Mia goes to the hospital and takes Riley, intending to harm him. Jade discovers Max injured and learns of Mia's plan, warning Sue.
Jade's Intervention and Mia's Tragic Fate
Jade rushes to the hospital and saves Riley by pushing Mia into the street, where she is hit by a car.
Mia's Death and Transformation into a Spirit
Mia, now in the hospital, realizes she is a spirit with no reflection. She is transported to a party in another country where the possession ritual is being performed. Mia has become a spirit to be summoned, continuing the cycle.
The Cycle Continues
The film concludes by highlighting the cyclical nature of the possession ritual. Those who play the game for too long or are emotionally vulnerable can be overtaken by evil entities and become spirits themselves, destined to be summoned again in the future. The story mirrors Ducket's fate, emphasizing how grief and manipulation can lead to tragic outcomes.
