A writer (Brittany Murphy) flees to an abandoned house after suffering a psychological breakdown. But upon arrival she encounters bizarre things her fragile mind can't understand. Her imagination gets the better of her and she loses her grip on reality.

Film Trivia

• This marks the directorial and screenwriting debut for Sean McConville, who previously worked as a special effects technician on films including Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace and Tomorrow Never Dies.
• Marc Blucas, who stars in this film as David, also played Riley Finn on the hit US television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

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