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Careful, I know what you're like!

I'm serious, you look stunning, and I'm not the only one who noticed.

That idiot Francesco couldn't take his eyes off you.

It made me so angry. I could have strangled him!

- Have I ever told you that I love you? - It's starting to rain.

- I can't wait to get into bed. - Me too.

I've got plans for you tonight.

What a coincidence, I'm not tired anymore either.

Great, I'm starting to appreciate your insomnia.

- You're back home, Princess. - Thanks, Prince Charming.

- Did I tell you that I love you? - I think so.

Seeing as I've delivered you safely to your castle, don't I deserve a kiss?

- Don't be childish. - As an advance, of course.

If it's just an advance, okay.

Enough of the games, we need to do some accounts.

We still haven't paid the kids' school fees.

- Yes, I remember. - I can't wait for them to come back.

Me too.

- I hope they enjoyed themselves. - I bet they did.

- They love playing with other kids. - It's true, you're right.

You know, I missed them more than usual this time.

Sure, they've been away over two months.

Did I tell you about the letter I found in their room?

What happened?

- My god! Robert! - Stay back, Mary!

Help!

Help!

Help me!

Don't kill me!

Thank you.

Thanks for coming.

Daddy!

Mummy, Daddy, what happened to you?

Who did this to you?

We're gathered here for a sad event. Robert and Mary have left us.

And they left this life on Earth due to a terrible incident.

Which has torn apart the lives of...

Father Augustus is totally crazy.

It's true, he's aged a lot since we came back from college.

The Lord will receive them in His kingdom.

Look at the priest, he's got a fly walking on his nose.

He made it fly.

Stop laughing!

Father Augustus is funny, he's got flat feet.

Forever with our love and affection.

Grant them eternal rest and may they rest in peace.

In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Mummy and Daddy are dead because Mummy said Dad drove like an idiot.

Do you think they met our doggie in Heaven?

What do I care?

I think it's about to finish, he looked at his earlier.

I wish! I'm so hungry!

They were your mother's favorite flowers.

They'll really need you now. You're their closest relatives.

Let's go, I have another service. We must hurry.

I'm so sorry. My condolences.

Thank you, Guido.

Guido came as well. The caretaker.

He's very nice. He always used to play with us.

Keep calm.

Would you like something to eat? Auntie will make you a nice snack.

We're not hungry anymore, thanks.

We just want to go to our room.

- Are you coming, Marco? - Yes.

Poor kids.

I get the impression they see us as strangers.

To be fair, we've hardly seen them these last few years.

Perhaps we should have left them in college with their teachers and friends.

I think they would have suffered less.

I'm afraid they're going to be a problem.

On the other hand, we're all they've got.

Damn it, we hid Mum's birthday letter right here.

I bet she found it after she died and read it.

But they called us on the day of the accident.

- She'd have told us if she'd found it. - She found it after she died.

You'll be back tomorrow, right? Are you sure?

- You won't get held up at university? - Don't worry, I'll be here.

A toy!

Come on, maybe the kids were behind it.

When? It's impossible. They only arrived yesterday.

- Darling. - Regardless...

I don't like this house. I've never liked it.

I don't understand why Mary liked it so much.

It's not good for the kids either.

Perhaps you're right, it's better if they come and stay with us.

We'll sell the house and put the money aside for them.

I heard there's a real estate agent in the village.

We'll call him.

- Sausage has arrived. - He's so disgusting.

It's a real pleasure, madam.

- How are you? - Fine, thanks.

But it's our house!

What can you do? That's life.

Well first of all, this isn't the best time to sell.

Sure, prices are going up in the city, but this is the countryside.

It's isolated and the prices change with the seasons.

And you have to admit, it isn't in ideal condition.

- I wouldn't say that. - Buyers want houses in good condition.

Even poor Mary had started doing some renovations a few months back.

The front of the house really needed it.

I heard they were also planning on doing some interior work.

If I'm not mistaken, there's an unusable area.

As for the price, I'll try to get as much as possible.

I can't promise you more than that.

But I think we'll find someone who loves the place.

It has all the essentials.

A nice garden.

Even if it isn't the best on the market...

Has Sausage gone past?

It won't take long to sell it.

Just a reminder that my commission is fifteen percent.

- There's an attic, right? - Yes.

I want to have a look.

I've broken my leg! Quick, do something!

Let's call an ambulance.

Sausage fell over! Sausage fell over!

Go and call an ambulance.

That's enough! You're being rude. The gentleman hurt himself.

- Why should we care? - Yes, this is more fun!

Sausage fell down!

There's no point calling. Right, Marco?

He won't fit in the ambulance!

Marco, listen.

That wasn't nice, you don't laugh at other people's misfortunes.

- But it was funny when he fell. - What?

Sausage was funny.

You know, he put his foot down and the step moved.

- What do you mean? - It moved and he fell.

I think your imagination is getting the better of you.

The stairs are dusty, he slipped.

- But the kids... - Have too much imagination.

Even though it's an old house these stairs are rock solid.

- Look. - I guess.

- You're too easily scared. - Maybe, but I don't like this house.

Okay, but I don't have time to waste.

How's that possible?

This toy hasn't been used in a while. It's broken.

But it worked the other night. It was this one.

I really did see that fly move. Let's get out of this house!

Marcia, the caretaker starts work in the morning.

When the house is all in order we'll give it away and go back to Paris.

- Okay? - As you wish.

The caretaker.

- Are you almost done? - Yes, lady.

- This work won't take long, right? - No, don't worry.

What is this bullshit paint?

He really is a terrible painter. Daddy painted better.

Yes, Daddy was something else.

Let's go, there's nothing to see here. I think he's completely useless.

Wait, my sports car.

That's impossible!

Guido's scared of blood! Guido's scared of blood!

- Idiot! - Idiot!

I'm here, Carlo.

- What is it? - I found this in the garden.

It's covered in stains.

It's blood. They're bloodstains!

Are you crazy? Don't talk nonsense.

Guido probably spilled some paint.

It's blood, I'm sure of it. Can't you see it's still fresh?

Stop it!

It's horrible! I hate this house! Sorry, but I can't take it anymore!

Try to calm down, darling. You're still upset about your sister.

No, Carlo!

They were Mummy's flowers. Why did you move them?

Darling, I thought you'd like it.

Let's go, Big Doll.

Grown ups don't care about the dead.

- Aren't you going to finish it? - No, I'm going to Sara.

If she's not eating then I'm not eating.

Stupid uncle!

You see? It's like they hate us.

- I don't know what to do anymore. - Don't exaggerate, they're kids.

I know you're awake. What are you thinking about?

I'm thinking we have to get rid of this damned house.

I don't want to spend another day here. We've got to sell it no matter what.

Even if it's less than it's worth.

Don't cry, Uncle and Auntie are just stupid, they're not evil.

Yes, I know, but I don't want to be alone, I want Mummy and Daddy.

I want them back too, but it's not easy when they're on the moon.

Mummy!

Daddy!

It's not fair! Don't leave us all alone!

Don't leave us all alone!

Give us a sign!

I had an amazing dream!

There were two little flames flying around me, like butterflies!

I had the same dream.

It's not a dream! They're here, they're real.

I wonder what they are? Look, they're real!

It wasn't a dream!

Look, they're coming closer.

They don't burn.

Look, they don't burn. They're just a bit ticklish.

It's true, it doesn't burn.

I think they like us.

Don't say it out loud.

If they came to our room at night, it means they don't want anyone to know.

So we won't tell anyone. They're ours.

- It's going out. - Mine too, look!

It's not dying is it?

Why have they gone out?

- They'll come back. - When?

How do I know? But something tells me they will.

You go ahead and sleep, I'll wake you when they come back.

I'm not tired.

Well?

I'm sorry but I can't finish the job, I don't feel well.

Nothing serious I hope?

- Can you finish the windows at least? - No, I can't do them either.

I have to pay you. Come, I'll write you a check.

Those little flames are liars, I waited all night for them.

But you just woke up now.

If I fell asleep, I didn't notice. I'm not lying to you.

Do you think they'll come back?

- Why don't we call them? - How? Just pick up the phone?

Then we'll never see them again.

Don't worry.

I'm telling you they'll be back.

It's a shame you're not well, I'll have to find someone to finish the work.

I'll ask around in the village.

Here, Guido.

Blood.

What's wrong?

Guido!

Don't hurt me! I'm begging you!

Take whatever you want! The money, the jewelery!

You have to die as well! You recognized me! I have to kill you!

I have to kill you!

I have to kill both of you!

Guido!

Guido!

You recognized me!

I have to kill you!

- Call the police! - And an ambulance!

The bells! Death!

Let's hope the ambulance gets here soon.

What the hell is he talking about?

He was shouting "stop the bells!" but they weren't ringing.

Wait. I'll help you, sir.

Please, watch my foot!

Damned house! It's stolen my limbs!

You shouldn't have troubled yourself. We could have come to you.

Let's go in, please.

No one will ever buy this cursed house.

All we needed was Guido dying under a truck.

There's something strange here. You should accept my offer.

As I told you on the phone, I can't offer you one cent more.

I can feel something here.

What's going on? Would you close the door, please!

Actually, as you can see, it's closed.

And the windows are all closed as well.

As I was saying...

You see, Sara? The wind really has got it in for him.

Mummy said it's our house and no one else can have it.

Do something! Help!

Damn it! Do something!

The flames are back.

The flames don't like him, they'll play a mean trick on him.

Little flames can't stand horrible men like him.

That's true.

My hand!

My hand!

Pull yourself up, show me.

My hand! Cursed house!

Come quickly!

He's had an accident.

What happened? Calm down.

I'll still buy it, even if it's just to demolish it!

I'll see you in my office.

This cursed house! Who'd live here?

- I can't explain it. - Enough!

Let's leave this house, right now.

It doesn't matter what we sell it for.

At this point I just want to leave.

No.

It wouldn't be right.

We can't turn down that money. It belongs to the children.

Just a few more days.

Besides, I don't think all these phenomena are directed at us.

Don't you think we could try the same...

Be quiet, Valentina! Are you kidding?

It must be the day of the Earth spirits, and the sun has to be out.

- Let's go to bed. - Yes.

Goodnight.

Don't make any noise.

All clear, come on.

- Do we really have to put these on? - Yes, or the Earth spirits won't come.

After we'll have to add two more candles, like the spirits say.

Of course.

One more time, what do you have to ask the spirits?

We have to ask them to pray for Mum and Dad.

And to let us see them.

If they're on the moon, it means they'll come back.

- I read it in that book. - I read that too.

Let's go, it's late.

We are Marco and Sara, today is your birthday.

Earth spirits, hear our prayer and make our wish come true.

Hear us, Earth spirits.

Hear us and make our wish come true.

Make it so that these candles that burn our hands, that burn so much...

will serve to let us hug Mum and Dad, our grandparents...

Our uncle who died from a cough and, if possible, our dog.

And seeing as you're there, let us hug Mum and Dad again soon.

Make our wish come true.

We know you're listening, and Mum and Dad are also listening.

They're up there. Do you see them?

What are they doing?

I think it's the holiday ritual of the spirits.

- The air and Earth thing. - The holiday of the Earth spirits.

It's an ancient ritual. You wear a mask, walk around...

And you call the spirit you want.

And make them come back.

- I know they'll come back. - Sure, they heard us, you'll see.

They're back!

Look, they're going up the stairs.

The little flames are back, and we made it happen!

Let's follow them.

I told you we had to pray to the Earth spirits.

The little flames want us to follow them.

We'll talk to them. We'll ask them to stay.

Take us with you, little flames. Take us with you.

We've worked so hard to find you. Don't abandon us.

Take us with you, little flames. We want to stay with you forever.

Don't leave us all alone like last time. We want to stay with you forever.

Forever!

The children!

This is absurd. We've got to help them!

What's happening!

The little flames have gone, but we lost Auntie and Uncle.

What a drag.

We did it.

They're up in the attic.

Hurry!

The Earth spirits ceremony is over, let's go.

Sara, I'm scared!

- I can't see anymore! - I've gone blind!

Open the door!

It's so bright!

Save us!

Help! Hurry!

Quick, break that damned door down! We're coming, children!

Shit, it's broken!

- Marco, Sara, we're here. - We're back.

I told you they'd come back!

You're finally back.

- The spirits heard us! - Did you hear? Who are they talking to?

I told him you'd be back but he didn't believe me.

- I knew you could hear us. - Of course.

It was hard work getting back to you.

We were so lonely when you were on the moon, we cried all the time.

Don't leave us, Daddy!

Don't be afraid, now we've found you, we'll never leave you again.

- We'll be together forever. - Yes, together forever.

Yes, we'll never leave you again. Never again.

When did you work out that we were those little flames?

The first time we saw them. That's why they didn't scare us.

Uncle, Auntie!

- What happened? - Why are you crying?

- It's nothing, I'm not crying. - Let's go!

Let's go to Mum and Dad.

We're coming!

Will you tell me the story of the three rabbits and the fox?

- Will we be away for long? - No, not too long.

Don't believe him, grown ups are all liars.

You're not taking us to another house? Tell the truth.

You can't do it. We want to stay here.

Where are you going?

- We want to stay! - Get back in the car!

- Let go of me! - Behave and I'll let you ride up front.

What a drag! I told you, you can't trust grown ups.

Bye, Mum! Bye, Dad! Make us come back soon!

Wait for us!

What a road.

- Damn it, that's all we need. - Why have you stopped?

I can't see anything.

The fog!

- But there's none behind us! - It's true, it's sunny!

This place is cursed! Let's get out of here!

What is it? I don't get it!

We're not moving! We're not moving one inch!

We're floating in mid-air!

Stop laughing and singing!

We have to go back! Please, go back!

We can't go on. It's pointless, let's go back.

Okay, let's go back.

Thanks, Uncle!

I knew we'd go back home. I knew it!

Please, children, I've got a terrible headache!

It came because you were scared of the fog.

- Grown ups are such scaredy-cats. - I wasn't scared.

- I'm never, never, scared. - Can we ride up front?

- Shall I stop? - No, they can get through.

- We'll never leave again, right? - We'll see, dear.

Mum and Dad don't want us to leave.

We've arrived!

Come on, Marco!

We're back! We're back!

We've come back to Mummy and Daddy!

We've got to do something.

Where are you?

Where are you?

We're here!

We're here. We've arrived.

It isn't easy to separate us. In fact, I'd say it's very difficult.

But it won't happen again, don't worry.

No one can separate us.

- I'm so happy! - I love you so much.

It's so good you're back.

- Here, Marco. - Thanks, Dad.

- Do you want some more? - Yes, and a tart.

I told Sara you'd taken the letter.

Of course, dear, it was addressed to me.

You were too hasty, Mary.

- You could have scared them. - No, the little flames didn't scare us.

It's what happened in the attic that gave us a bit of a fright.

I know, you're right. But there was no other way.

To see you suffering and not being able to do anything.

- It was terrible for me. - Yes, and for me.

But if we helped you then it was okay to suffer.

Can you really see the future?

Of course, dear. We can see everything.

- The past, present and the future. - Will you tell me my future?

What would you like to be when you grow up?

I want to be an orchestra conductor.

Poor kids! What can we do?

I must ask someone for their help.

Are you sure about what you're saying? That they talk to trees? To armchairs?

I'm afraid they're going crazy.

And I'll go crazy with them in this house.

Come on, I want to fly up high!

Faster! Mum, look at me!

I've always said that Marcia married an idiot.

And we entrusted those poor kids to them.

Yes, you're right. We should do something.

But sadly...

Look, Mum and Dad have gone.

Push harder!

It's getting absurd, I don't understand these phenomena.

- I need to find someone who can help us. - Yes, but hurry.

That man I told you about, he's the only one who can help us.

I hope I've made the right decision.

They say he's an extraordinary psychic.

All I've seen are those paranormal experiments he did at university.

But I got the impression he has great spiritual strength.

He clearly has exceptional powers.

There's one thing above all which always ensures I win.

It's a weapon not everyone possesses.

You see, people are afraid of ghosts. It's an absurd, childish, fear.

But I despise them.

They're weak, spiteful, beings.

Capricious! Sometimes wicked and treacherous.

And there's only one way to deal with them.

Send them back to their darkness.

- We don't know if they're ghosts. - I know enough, this house is haunted.

I felt it the moment I entered.

How did you know I wanted to talk to you levitating in the air?

What kind of mother would I be if I didn't?

Marco's still a baby.

I think us women understand each other better.

I wanted to tell you that they've noticed you.

- Yes, I know. - They want to do one of those...

You mean a seance?

Being a ghost is nothing to be ashamed of.

Especially when you don't hurt anyone, and we'd never do that.

Are you scared of the man in black?

He's a clown who thinks he's special because he's had a few successes.

But your father and I are strong. It's your love that gives us strength.

This is a war between paranormal forces.

It's a real battle between ghosts and their living antagonist.

If the man wins he can impose his will on the ghosts.

He can force them to leave and make sure they never come back.

And I will free you of their presence forever.

Spirits of darkness, restless spirits, I order you to leave.

We don't want you amongst us anymore.

You have abandoned your graves, you have disturbed our slumber.

We won't allow you to stay here. Leave!

My power will chase you out!

Ghosts that occupy this house, I order you to appear!

You don't frighten me.

Your powers can do nothing to me.

I order you to leave this house because it will never belong to you.

Only in the kingdom of the dead do you have the right to impose your evil ways!

Free the Earth of your pathetic existence!

We came back for the love of our children!

Our children need us! Our love!

They need us! Our love!

It's them, Mary and Robert.

No one can send us away, because love is the greatest power.

In whichever dimension. In the afterlife like in your world.

But you don't even know what the word love means.

And that's why you will be defeated.

Don't come here talking about love. Beings like you are incapable of loving.

You poor man. You don't even know yourself.

What can you possibly know about the afterlife?

We're going to play.

- Are you ready? - Just say the word.

Then we're agreed, you'll demolish the house then pay us for the land.

I'd destroy this house for free.

I found out yesterday that I'll be crippled for life.

Go ahead.

Shall we start?

Everyone keep their distance from the bulldozer!

They're about to start.

Hurry up or we won't have the house ready in time.

Mum and Dad must have another house ready.

Idiot! What the hell are you doing?

- Rocco, have you gone mad? - There's something wrong!

I'll try again. It's not my fault.

Look!

Look at that dumb idiot!

- Kill the man in black! - Kill the vampire!

He's peeing his pants!

Sausage is so funny!

- Go Mum and Dad! - Keep moving the crane like that!

Sausage is so scared he's going to faint soon!

Run, Marco! Hurry!

We're coming!

Why are you so transparent?

My children, it was so tiring stopping that bulldozer.

The house you've built for us is really beautiful.

We'll come there sometimes.

It's not over yet!

I knew you'd stop the bulldozer.

You're strong ghosts. Full of energy.

But there's nothing you can do to me.

You're much weaker than before.

And you'll keep getting weaker.

Do you want your mummy? Do you want to hear her kind words?

Well listen to these! Blood, agony, death!

Leave this house! This is my house!

Go away!

Come, ghosts from the forest! Come, ghosts from the swamp!

I order you!

Free this house forever from these unworthy spirits!

- Get away! - Now!

Save yourselves! Go!

- Get away! - Go, don't worry.

Get away! Save yourselves!

Get away!

Get out of this house!

Stop! Mum and Dad will be left all alone!

You're right! We can't leave them!

Stop where you are!

Who are they?

- Who are those monsters? - Let's get out of here!

Hurry, Marco!

- Sara! Marco! - Don't stop, children!

We can't see you anymore!

We can't see you anymore either, and you sound distant!

There are too many spirits, too many voices!

- Go away! - Run away, children!

Don't stay here! Go away!

Go away!

This is my house! Why have you come here?

You wanted to read my letters!

Come, dinner's ready, there's poison for you!

You have to die! Die!

- You'll die like us! - Damn you! Leave my house!

No one can help you, stupid kids!

Give it back!

You won't break my toys!

- Run away, Sara! - Where are you, Mummy?

- Do you see that? - Yes.

They came back.

Children!

Turn around.

What did you put in your pocket? Show me.

Nothing.

Liars.