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The fire was intense.

I mean, this place was burning up like I had never seen.

And you could just smell the burning flesh.

You know, I had never seen so much death.

And I had been on the fire brigade for about 10 years at that point.

And I got overwhelmed by the heat and the smoke.

And so I went outside to catch my breath.

And standing there, I looked up and standing in the fire was this tall man.

And I looked at his face.

And I realized it wasn't a man at all.

I had heard about them off man before, but I

just thought it was like big foot or railing.

And this is something stupid.

But I saw it.

I saw it.

Looked like a man, tall man, wore a top hat.

They had these red, red eyes.

And I don't get scared easy, but when it looked at me, I could honestly say,

I was terrified.

How do you explain chasing after a killer that can just disappear?

You know, for those who say that the mothman believers are crazy.

Well, and they're wrong.

It's here.

It's here among us.

Hi, I'm Forrest Day, which channel 33 news.

And I'm here with Helen Adams, the neighbor of Michael that her can just small.

Miss, you seem very animated about this situation.

Do you have anything you want to say?

Well, I live next door.

And that kid was always trouble.

He's always wearing black.

And listening to that loud, heavy metal music, that scenes music you know.

He can expect to bring the wrath of God upon him.

Now is there any sympathy for him being so young?

sympathy?

Oh, they're really going to like him in there.

In fact, I might just buy him a dress.

Going home, huh?

Yeah.

What am I supposed to?

How about you?

I don't know.

I think I'll grab some more hours down at the diner and stick it out here.

It's only some evocation.

You'll be back before we know it.

And we'll be drunk and miserable all over again.

Here.

Oh my God, you told me it's okay.

I have all the songs in my computer.

I don't need the CD anymore.

I want you to have it.

Thank you, the first.

Look at that.

The big news today is the release of Michael Hart, the

infamous baby sitter killer is being released after 15 years.

15 years or murder?

Yes.

How old does that make him?

That would make him 27 years old.

So why is this news Tim the news guy?

Well, the victim's family is protesting.

Oh, I'm so tired of these cry baby families.

You know, people die every day.

My grandmother died last week.

You don't see me protesting, do you?

Your grandmother died at natural causes.

Didn't she?

It doesn't matter.

Who would you protest over your grandmother's death?

You're now seeing the idiocy of this.

So this kid served his time and he's no threat anymore.

How do you figure that?

I trust our system.

They rehabilitate people.

I trusted with my kid.

You don't have any kids.

If I did, though, he'd be at the top of the list of people I'd let watch them.

I just tied all the sharp items in pornography.

And yeah, there newsworthy stuff going down today.

Well, I know you'll be excited, but Twin Obsession

is confirmed for the Civic Center this week.

Oh, not those cices.

You can't use that word.

Oh, why not?

You know, when this kid was slicing and dicing

up his babies, that are things were right.

We didn't have these boy bands.

We had musicians with some balls.

So you agree that heavy metal music turns teenagers into murderers.

Yes.

So how school?

You know, I'm hanging in there.

I got through my year.

So what's your GPA?

8 to 3.7 that.

Come on.

You can do better than that.

Where's that four point all?

You're going to bring up your college GPAs or a doctor, dear?

That's great, honey.

We're really proud of you.

Yeah, that's great to have you back.

This place hasn't been the same without you.

I've had to talk to your mother all the time.

You're getting really close to sleeping on the couch, but that's okay.

I think the sofa is comfortable.

I think good.

I'll get your pills.

I hope you know.

I'm not kidding.

I'm glad to see nothing much has changed.

No, your father's still the same pain.

Yes, that he's always been.

Okay, so anything new like going on?

Tell her about Phil.

Your family's just as messed up as mine is.

What about Phil?

Well, he's a ghost hunter.

Yeah, he goes into these houses with these gadgets.

And when he hears a sound, guess what?

It's a ghost.

You'd be surprised how many ghosts you hear in the daytime.

Well, I think I heard one yesterday.

Sure, it sounded like a lawnmower, and the old bastard next door is mowing his lawn.

But I'm with Phil on this one.

It was a ghost.

This is doing something with himself.

Unlike most of the people in your family.

Hmm, I wonder if he could contact my dead relatives.

Dad, that paranoia was supposedly popular now.

Yeah, well, so is the pet rock.

The popularity does not equal truth.

Well, you know what, I need to catch up with Phil.

I think it's pretty cool.

He's hunting spirit.

He was featured on the news recently.

He's really serious about this.

You should go see him.

I know he'd love to see you.

Sure.

I mean, do you guys mind?

No, go ahead.

Have fun.

What that?

I'm here afraid of no ghost.

Get out of here, butch.

Oh my god.

There's so so fucking Calm down.

We're cousins, remember?

Tell me you were coming back.

How come we didn't tell me you were chasing ghosts?

Hey, come on in.

Come on.

Let's grab a seat.

My god, Kim.

It's so great to see you.

You know, I've been wanting to get you involved

in our investigations for a long time now.

You're so freaking smart.

I'm telling you, you'd be great for the team.

Team?

How many people do you have working with you?

It's a four-person operation.

Okay.

I'm really interested in what to do.

You know, I want a lot of this stuff on TV, and I'm always interested in it.

Kim, don't believe that made for TV crap.

It totally discredits the real investigators.

We've proven 10 hauntings over the last year.

Proven.

They just put stuff together to get the ratings, even though it's all bullshit.

And how do you prove haunting?

Look at this.

This here, this is a room where a girl committed suicide.

This girl right here in the corner.

Okay.

All right.

Look at this one.

We didn't see him with the naked eye.

We only got him on camera.

Couldn't this be a regular guy?

I mean, it's a dark picture.

Maybe you missed him?

Yeah.

Maybe.

Kim.

Look.

Look at his feet.

Oh my god.

That's creepy.

Yeah.

He doesn't have any feet.

He's floating.

Kim?

They are everywhere.

We just can't see them.

But under the right conditions, we can urge them out of their hiding

spaces, and we are very close to creating those conditions.

Why are you saying you can make a ghost reveal itself?

Well, not just yet, but it's part of a plan.

Now they can make themselves visible to us

under the naked eye, but they very rarely do.

We want to change that.

That's insane.

Can I tag along?

Kim, I would love to have you be a part of it.

I mean, I don't really have any useful skills.

Maybe outside of getting coffee for you and your crew.

Stop it, Kim.

Cut it out.

You're great.

Just tag along.

We'll figure something out.

But I'm going to warn you.

Once you're in, you're never going to want to leave.

Hey Franklin, how you doing?

Mikey, I heard they're setting you free.

It's about time.

Yeah.

I will miss this place, though.

I don't give me that rubbish.

You're young.

You shouldn't be stuck in a place like this.

You should be having fun.

I don't know if I know how to have fun.

You'll figure it out.

And don't let anyone give you any shit out there.

You hold your head high and do the right things.

Got it?

Yes.

That's what I want to do.

I just want a normal life.

So, when are your parents picking you up?

They're not.

They're in California.

They probably forgot I existed.

So, who's picking you up then?

My uncle.

He's been really cool and he owns a garage.

He said he'd show me the ropes so I could work for him.

Good.

Things are going to work well for you.

And if you ever have any problems, or if you even just want to talk,

don't hesitate to call me.

In fact, this is my cell phone number.

Call it if you need it.

Or even if you just want to talk.

You've got a boatload of potential.

Just remember, if you end up doing anything stupid

out there, you're going to be answering to me.

You got that, right?

Yeah, I got you.

Good.

Thank you.

For everything.

You're welcome.

So, finally, let them go, huh?

Yeah.

You know all that positive shit, they say to him.

It's not going to change who he is.

If you're around, you don't die square.

You have exactly the wrong attitude to work here in Anderson.

Michael has been here 15 years.

He's paid his debt to society.

And I'm not even so sure he should have been here to begin with.

So why can't you just be happy for him instead of judging him?

Would you want to be crucified for something you did when you were 10 years old?

If I slashed some bra with a sickle, I think I deserve it.

You bleeding hearts are all the same.

He's trouble.

You're just too stupid or too blind to see it.

Drop it.

So why can't you let them go with them?

Do you want to see if it's true?

I'm looking for a friend.

Looking for a friend.

There's so much you're a life to see.

It's a little time.

It's back to school before I know and my summer is over.

And it's gone from to be alone when the sun is cold.

He got it.

He's got it.

He's got it.

He's got it.

He's listening.

He'll just send someone on the way.

How's my mom?

Just doing all right, Mike.

Neither came to see me.

I haven't seen mom or dad in years.

Why did they stop visiting me?

It's tough for them.

They hated seeing you locked up in there.

They're just easier not to come.

But they knew I was getting out today.

You could have all gone out to eat and talk.

Yeah, it's easy on the surface.

But your parents were never the same after that night.

They're not purposefully avoiding you.

You're just collateral damage.

They'll come around eventually.

They're just not ready to face the past and that night.

I was thinking of maybe taking a trip down to see them.

Let it be Mike.

Just let it be.

I know you missed them.

And hell, they miss you too.

But if you force this issue, it won't be pretty.

Listen, stick with me two, maybe three months.

Get comfortable.

Then I'll get them to come down.

Sure.

I want to thank you for taking me in like this.

I want to let you down.

I know you want Mike.

Hey, Kim.

Come on in.

Guys, this is my cousin Kim and she wants to join us tonight and watch us work.

Welcome.

Hi, thanks for letting me tag along.

And Kim, this is the team.

This study over here is Steve Owens, our tech guy.

There's not a gadget he can't make work and

he's responsible for most of our capture images.

And this gorgeous lady here is our historical researcher, Susan.

Susan does the boring research at the rest of us are too lazy to do.

Welcome aboard Kim.

Today's to have another ground the team.

Thanks.

And the beautiful Sarah.

Sarah is a demonologist.

In other words, she deals with the real scary and mean ghost.

You know, the things that scare the You know, I hate that word, Phil.

And I don't deal with the scary and mean ghost.

Idea would say ins Army.

That's what I specialize in.

Do you believe in the devil Kim?

No, not really.

You will.

You sure will.

All the atheists would run to the churches if they

saw what I've seen and if they knew what I know.

So, are you ready?

Sure, ready for what?

Well, we have this local theater where the high school drama students put on their

shows and recently there's been reports of a lot of strange activity.

Now, I discovered that there have been two deaths within the military theater.

The first in 1968, a janitor hanged himself.

And the second in 1990, which was ruled in accidental

death, an elderly woman fell down a flight of stairs.

And that's what we kind of strange activities they're talking about.

A young girl goes into the bathroom to pee and all the doors

to all the other stars began opening and slamming shut.

Some of these ghosts just have no consideration.

There are also reports of objects being moved

and strange sounds being heard during rehearsal.

Tonight we're going to meet with Ryan Michaels

the head of the drama department at Ocean High.

That was quick nap.

I'm not used to sleeping in a house and not being under the microscope.

This will take some getting used to.

But you will get used to it.

I hope so.

Take a seat.

I don't really want to talk.

But I do sit down.

I'm not going to lie to you.

I have my concerns about you staying here.

Why?

You think I'm a killer?

No.

But I know about the suicide attempts.

And I know how fragile your psyche is right now.

I'm just worried about you hurting yourself.

And I'm here to make sure that doesn't happen.

But I can't be here 24, 7.

I lived 15 years of my life in a place where all you heard were screams.

All you felt was pain.

Everybody was stuck in their little world.

But not me.

Not me.

I want to ask you a question.

And if you don't want to answer, I won't get upset.

You want to know if I did it, right?

I just want to know what happened.

I know what they said.

And I know who you are.

And I don't believe it.

So tell me, Mike.

What happened that night?

I was watching TV.

Well, Candace was doing some schoolwork in the kitchen.

She was letting me do basically what I wanted to, and it was great.

I began to dose off.

And I heard a big crash.

I ran into the kitchen, and there was this thing standing over her.

There was blood everywhere.

There was a man in the kitchen.

You didn't tell the detectives, Mike?

It wasn't a man.

And I told the detectives that, you know what it got me?

Locked up for 15 years.

There wasn't a man, Mike.

What the hell was it?

I don't know.

It was tall.

Really tall.

And it wore this black coat and top hat.

It had the skeleton face almost like it was decomposing.

Couldn't have been a Halloween mask.

Trust me.

I keep trying to convince myself that I didn't

see it or that it was just a guy and a suit.

But a guy.

A normal guy.

It cannot just disappear into thin air and leave

no footprints or any sign that he was there.

This was something else.

This is a lot to digest.

It's probably better that you don't try to believe me.

The only way that I ever got out of there was to tell them that I hallucinated the

entire event and blacked out killing canisons on blind rage.

But I was 12 years old.

Week is hell.

I didn't have the strength to do what they said I did.

But it was an easier explanation for them.

A crazy kid is real.

I'm on star.

Wow.

They don't exist.

But I know different.

I have seen one and it still sees me.

You scare me here, Mike.

Have you seen this thing since?

Yes.

Sort of.

I see glimpses of it.

And I can hear it's blade hitting steel and bone.

But he has never killed me and I don't know why.

You know I'm a straight shooter, Mike.

And I'm going to tell you what I think happened.

There was a man there and he killed canis.

And then he left.

And he was so traumatized that you made that monster up in your head.

You're only 12 years old.

So your imagination was in full swing anyway.

Okay.

So the cops pin it on you.

And they tie the case up all nice and tight.

And the killer gets away.

Isn't that a much more realistic scenario?

It is.

But it's not what happened.

Hello?

We know you've been disruptive and that you've spoken before.

We'd like to hear you speak again.

Come on.

If you want to be heard now is the time to speak.

Tell us what you want.

What's that you?

Come on.

You can do better than that.

So did we get anything?

From what I can tell nothing visual for many

of our cameras, including the night vision.

But I can't say for certain.

Looks like a boss.

Oh yeah, sure does.

Horrible guilt, though.

I thought it was humorous and it got you excited, right?

Pack it in.

I'm going to go talk to Ryan and let him know.

So what did you think?

I had a good time.

I liked it.

Yeah, but do you believe any more than you did before you came here tonight?

I don't know.

I mean, I think I heard something.

I'm excited to see what you guys caught.

I don't know if there's any other work needed, but

perhaps your nephew could manage an oil change.

It's gray.

It's my nephew, Michael.

I just hired him.

Mr. Crane would like an oil change.

Thinking an handle that?

Absolutely.

It is so impressive to see enthusiasm in the young.

And I thought hard workers see that your generation will young.

Certainly has been reduction.

Young man.

Are you looking for some part-time work, perhaps?

I don't know if your uncle can spare you.

But I have been looking for somebody to do some home repairs.

At my age, I am unable to get things done.

I would pay you, handsomely.

I don't have an issue, Mike.

What are you two guys talking?

I must warn you.

I'm not incredibly schooled at home repair.

Your skill level is up.

Little concern to me.

I will supervise and walk you through it.

I am unable to do the physical work anymore.

That is where you come in.

I will do my best sir.

Oh, I know you will.

I live two blocks away on grove.

895 to be exact.

If you would change my oil and then please drive

my car over to my home and we will talk some more.

Is that acceptable to you young man?

Yes sir.

And please, call me Michael.

As you wish.

Michael.

So, get two jobs already.

Yeah.

Who is that guy?

I know his name is crane.

He never comes out of his house.

Ever.

Kids around here are afraid of him.

I can see why.

He was creeping me out.

So, you got to work for him?

Yeah.

What do you think handsomely means?

I want dollar around.

You put on that.

Beats me.

Just go talk to him.

Find out the amount before you begin working.

I wasn't sure that you were going to come.

I had your car.

I had to show.

You have a point.

Now I hope that you are still interested.

Absolutely.

I appreciate the job offer.

And I can really use the money.

Well, come inside.

There's much to discuss.

You have a lot of stuff.

I do.

One tends to accumulate a lot of things over time.

I'm guessing that you want me to help you clear through some of these things?

Oh, heavens no.

I do have some overgrown grass that the neighbors are complaining about.

I need that remedied.

And I've noticed that some of the cement around

the foundation of my home is beginning to crumble.

I need that patched up.

Aside from that, I am looking for some conversation.

You're going to pay me for conversation?

I don't know if I feel comfortable taking your money merely for talking to you.

Not since.

I am a wealthy man.

And those vultures that call themselves my relatives, whenever

they are in need of money, will not get a dime when I pass.

I'd rather give it to a hard worker who was willing to help an old man.

Why I didn't even tell you what I was paying you.

I could be paying you pennies.

And you still showed up here to help.

That says a great deal.

And it shows how much respect you have for your elders.

I'm just happy to be working, sir.

Now what do you want to discuss?

Oh no, not just yet.

Let's get the home repairs and the yard work

under control before we delve into conversation.

I have a feeling our discussions will last far longer

than any mowing of grass or patching of cement.

I'm not much of a conversationalist.

I must warn you.

I don't believe you are correct about that.

We are all conversationalists if we discuss the right things.

I guess.

There are some work gloves and lawn mower in the garage.

I suggest you pull all the weeds and then mow the grass.

You can put the weeds and the grass clippings by the side of the garage.

Okay?

Sounds like a plan.

Hey, hey, back for more.

Yeah, I don't know.

I like hanging out with you guys.

Bill!

Take a look at this.

All right, and what am I looking at here?

It's a case from right here in town on Grove Street from 1995.

Okay, and what happened?

A baby sitter was chopped into baby pieces and

a 12-year-old kid was locked up for the crime.

What?

What a bad, bad kid.

Now, this kid tells the cops that he saw a large

figure with a skeleton face holding a sickle.

What is that sound like?

Anyhow, Phil, this could be the granddaddy of them all.

What if we can prove that the grim reaper is

based on fact that some being takes human life?

And how do we prove this?

Well, you know, that kid that was locked up.

He was just least.

I see we interview him.

How long ago was he released?

A couple days ago?

Absolutely not.

No, I have to put my foot down here.

No.

No.

Come on, Phil.

This is it.

This is what we've been waiting for.

Hey, Franklin.

I wanted to check in on Mike.

Is he around?

No.

Actually, he's working right now.

Where?

On the street.

Doing some yacht work and home repair for no man.

Good need for the year.

Do you know what he'll be back?

Should be soon.

Let's come in and have a bear with me.

We'll shoot the shit until he gets back.

You drive a hard bargain.

I should probably check your work before I pay you.

Sure.

My goodness.

Michael, you have done wonderful work.

I hope that you're available to come back tomorrow.

This is too much Mr. Crane.

I mean, I only work for maybe five hours.

I can't accept this.

Oh, you will accept that money.

What good does $50 or $100 do for a young man nowadays?

Nothing.

At least with that money, you can buy yourself some new clothing or put some

money away for a down payment on an automobile.

I have money, but I don't have time.

And I have no reservations.

About giving my money away to a good cause.

And you are a good cause.

I appreciate that, sir.

Now, will I see you tomorrow, Michael?

There's plenty more to do.

What time would you like me here?

Let's say 9 a.m.

Now, go home, get some rest, and I will see you in the morning.

You don't seem to be swimming in business here, Bill.

The economy's hit me as hard as it is than anyone else.

We live in a small town, stuff to stay financially at float.

Especially since the meat plant closed.

I heard about that.

That's a shame.

How many people was it lost to jobs?

What was it?

200?

Try 300.

I think everyone's worked there at some point or another.

You live in this town, you, your dad, your dad's dad worked there.

When I was kid, I was told, get a job there in a tire, but it wasn't for me.

I worked there a couple of years.

I decided to try something different.

I opened my shop.

It was great.

Good enough that I don't really have to worry about things now.

I just wish it might get gotten out sooner.

He could learn a lot more in my busy times.

How about the living arrangement?

Great.

Although, I'm glad you're here.

He's put up these walls, Franklin.

He won't let me be on them.

He may not let himself be on them.

You're doing the odd work, right?

You know, some kind of a male escort, are you?

No.

He's just a nice old man who thinks I do great work.

He wants me back tomorrow.

It's good to see you, Mike.

Likewise, are you sticking around?

I have to take a shower, but I would love to talk to you.

I'm here to see you.

So yeah, I'll be here when you get out.

Well, you're eating good.

Pretty soon, you won't be the skinny little bastard I've grown to like.

The food is a lot better out here.

Now that you've had some time to digest, there's

a couple of things I'd like to talk about.

Okay.

I knew this wasn't just a social call.

What's the problem?

There's there's no problem.

I was talking to your uncle.

And he told me that you're having some issues moving past that night.

Thank you sweetheart.

I bet you're 10.

Help you with something?

You can't.

But you can.

How can I help you?

I'm just curious.

I never come face to face with a killer before.

I had to make you feel the slice that baby said a rub.

What did you say?

I want to talk to your boss.

Get him out here.

He's off today.

So you complain we'll have to wait.

Now how did it feel like?

Hey, what is your problem?

I know you're a dishwasher and you're like what 30 years old.

So I can understand why you have a chip on your shoulder.

Well why don't you get back to your sink and shut the uncle.

He's a police officer.

He's always looking for something to do.

Perhaps you can run a background check on you.

Do you have clean hands, Mr. Dishwasher?

Three.

Thank you very much, young lady.

And thank you.

Well you're welcome.

Hi, I'm Susan.

Do you mind if I sit down?

Young lady, you can have my coffee.

It's a crazy crowd.

Well thank you.

So you're you're new in town, right?

Yeah, I just moved back here with my uncle.

He owns an autopotty shop.

Oh really?

That's neat.

How about you?

Are you from around here?

Close.

I live in Boston.

I actually come here quite frequently to hang out with my friends.

I just left him a little while ago.

I mean, Boston is just so busy and walking around here is really good for me mentally.

I mean, I can walk the streets.

I can go to the bookstore with that other constant hustle.

Everything here is so laid back and that's the way I like it.

You can't do better than small town life.

Can I get you anything?

Are you hungry?

No, actually I'm all set.

I really just want to come in here to meet you.

I mean, most people in this world are so dull and

boring, but you you have this light around you.

I mean, I know you probably have the girls all lined up, but you know, if you have a

free night, maybe the two of us could get together and have some fun.

I would really like that.

How about tomorrow night?

Yeah, that'd be great.

Well, where shall I meet you?

And do you know where Bill's garage is?

It's on the tender street.

No, I'll put in my GPS.

I'll find you.

What time?

I have to work all day, but I'll be home by nine ready to roll.

Okay, be ready to roll.

I'll tomorrow.

I went away for 15 years for the death of a babysitter.

I'm still trying to figure out what happened that night.

What do you think happened that night?

I guess I killed a girl and somehow blocked it out.

You're lying.

Do not lie to me, Michael.

There's nothing I hate more than liars.

This room is an open forum where you speak your mind.

And if you think you killed somebody, then by all means, say so.

But do not say that to me with your eyes looking down at the floor.

Now, what do you think happened that night?

I saw a big figure.

It's face was decomposing, just falling off.

And I carried a sickle.

I still see it to this day from time to time.

They had this.

Isn't that right?

From your family to your closest friends, they have all said you must be mistaken.

Well, Michael, you are not mistaken.

You are one of the few that has seen sickle and lived.

Sickle?

What are you talking about?

We'll talk tomorrow.

I'm leaving.

Where are you going?

I'm not going to tell you because you just need to make fun of me.

Okay, I'll find him.

So where are you taking her?

Well, she's driving, so I guess she's taking me.

Okay, so where is she taking you?

I'm not sure.

I'm not even sure she's going to show up.

How did Crane treat you?

300 bucks in cash.

On top of the 500 he paid you yesterday?

How come he's paying so much?

He has no family and he sees something to me, I guess.

He has a lot of money and just wants to give it away instead of dying rich.

Okay, I guess you're doing well.

Well, behave yourself, Romeo.

I wasn't sure you were going to come.

Why is that?

You just seem a little sophisticated for me.

I figured you would have changed your mind by now.

It's sophisticated.

Is that your way of calling me older?

Not at all.

It is what I meant.

You just have this aura about you.

You're sweet.

They get in.

I have an interesting evening plan for us tonight.

Okay.

So, why did you approach me?

I would think that you have meant approaching you all the time.

Because Michael, when I see something I want, I go for it.

I'm not the type of girl that sits around and waits for things to happen.

But what was it about me?

Are you always this unsure of yourself?

You're ego should be elevated.

After all, I approach you.

You're right.

I'm sorry.

It's just odd for me to have someone like you come up to me like that.

Well, I did.

So, you can stop questioning it.

So, what do you have planned for us?

Do you want to know or do you want to be surprised?

I'd like to know, I'm not a big fan of surprises.

Okay.

Do you know what paranormal investigation is?

Like, searching for ghosts?

Yeah, that's it.

I'm a historical investigator for group called paranormal truth.

And we're responsible for the most conclusive evidence

proving that there is an afterlife or spirit world.

That's cool.

I've seen that on TV sometimes, but I've never met anyone involved with it before.

Ignore the TV stuff.

We're the real deal.

We're going to have a good time with us tonight.

I just know it.

I guess.

So, what does the historical investigator do?

Basically, what the title implies, I research

the history of a place that reports a haunting.

And most of the time, there is a traumatic event that is taking place.

Where are we going tonight?

Somehow, I'll have more details when we get there.

I have to save some surprises.

I need to have some fun.

Hi, Steve, Sarah.

Sue, can I talk to you?

Oh, sure.

Damn it, Sue.

What is my biggest pet peeve?

Don't start fell.

I don't really want to hear it.

Well, you're going to hear it.

I'm getting sick of this.

We were supposed to be out of here over an hour ago.

And you have supplied me zero information about this place outside of the address.

Well, if I told you any more, you would have shot it down.

Would you like me to tell you now?

Yeah, why the fuck do you think I'm standing here?

I don't know.

Maybe to try to push me around and stroke your ego.

Sue, I am sick of your insubordination.

Really?

And I'm getting rather sick of you acting like you're

running the show when we co-founded this group.

You know, I've been doing a lot of thinking lately and I've come to a decision.

Either you treat this like a partnership or out.

I'll go on my own.

And I'm sure that Sarah Maybe even Steve will follow.

They can see how you're holding this group back.

Phil?

Oh, is that so?

It is.

You're more interested in words rather than actions.

You say what we're going to do rather than actually doing it.

You pass on all the good locations and take only the local

ones because your mom knows someone who's having a problem.

Well, this is a business.

And things are going to change.

Or you can play by yourself.

I'll make this deal.

I'll sit down and and we'll come to a compromise.

But you will not be calling the shots.

If this is going to be anything, I need to.

You know, you can call yourself the boss.

You can call yourself the king.

Whatever.

I'm not interested in titles.

All I want to do is make some progress and it starts tonight.

Oh, yeah.

And why is that?

Because the house that we're investigating is

where that baby sitter was hacked up 15 years ago.

And that's the kid that saw it happen.

I told you not to.

Does he even know we're doing this?

I wanted him to come.

He'll find out soon enough.

You need to tell him.

Come on, Phil, we're wasting time.

So did you meet the team?

Sort of.

Looks like you have a quiet one on your hand.

So careful.

It's quiet one.

You have to watch.

Phil, I'm Michael Hart.

Kim told me a lot of nice things about you.

Thank you.

Nice to meet you.

Are you nervous?

I was nervous too, my first time.

How long are you going to do with this?

It's my second time.

I am on summer break and I'm visiting my cousin

and he just so happens to be a ghost hunter.

But I don't have a lot of fun, bless someone.

Great.

So are you in suits, in general?

I don't know.

Wouldn't that be something that you would know?

Yeah, I guess.

But I'm sort of chicken shit when it comes to women.

I tend to say all the wrong things when I try to talk.

I'm surprised she hasn't ditched me already.

Maybe my game is better than I thought.

You know what?

You have a lot of game.

You just don't give yourself any credit.

Well, there's no pressure with you.

You're just easy to talk to.

We're not on a date.

I don't have all that stress.

I'm sure my anxiety would take in if we were actually

on a date not to sitting here shooting the shit.

Well, why don't you just talk to your dates like you are now?

The shit the truth.

You're a wise girl.

Michael, what's wrong?

You know about me.

Don't you?

And you brought me here.

Why?

Why did you bring me here?

Calm down.

I have no clue what you're talking about.

I saw somebody killed in this house 15 years ago.

I saw something in this house.

I can't go back in there.

Oh my god.

You're him.

You're the kid that saw the murder.

Oh my god.

If I had known, I never would have come here.

Please know that.

Maybe this is fate bringing you here.

Maybe God puts you here to conquer this demon once and for all.

You should come inside with us and we can fight this together.

Come on.

We're all going to be there.

What do you say?

Okay.

You're right.

I shouldn't live in fear.

I should conquer this.

Let's do it.

What's wrong?

I've noticed you've been in a funk since you spoke in the cell.

You made a powerplay, Kim.

Honestly, I don't give a shit about that.

This poor kid is being used by her.

All she cares about is what he can do here tonight.

She's streaming him along.

And as soon as he's no longer useful, she'll cut him loose.

Never mind what this is all going to him.

This is bullshit.

We can't allow this to happen.

You have to.

For now anyhow, can't let this team fall apart.

I have sponsors.

This team doesn't stick.

I lose that funding.

What a bitch.

Who the hell is paying for the lights?

Our sponsors are now.

Can we get rid of these?

Michael, are you okay?

It's all coming back to me.

I used to live here.

Michael, let's go out of the kitchen and let them set up.

We're actually speaking soon.

You watch your tone with me.

I will kick your little ass.

The hell out of here.

Do we have an understanding?

Do you need help?

Yeah, you can help me set up.

Awesome.

There is definitely something here, folks.

Feel how cold the air is.

So, somebody here?

Look out!

We have to get out of here.

Right now.

We have to go.

No.

We can't.

We have to stay here and figure this out.

Leave him alone.

Let's stick it out a little bit longer and see what else happens.

You idiot.

Whatever it was here is gone now.

It left one might be left.

Without him we have nothing.

We need to get him back.

You really are a horrible person.

You don't care if he goes mad in here, do you?

No.

Frankly, I don't care if he kills himself when this is over and done with.

As long as we get the activity on film.

What happened?

The girl I met turned out to be a total bitch

that was just using me for her experiments.

She thinks that I'm some sort of attraction for some spirit.

The thing that killed Candace.

She's right.

Partially.

What do you mean?

I have a confession to make.

You and I did not cross paths accidentally.

I sought you out.

You are the boy I have been waiting for.

What the hell are you talking about?

Well, I'm talking about hell, more or less.

You've ever wondered why I dressed in black all the time?

No, not really.

I'm in mourning.

My wife was taken from me by sickle.

I saw it for a brief moment and then I saw what it left behind.

I began researching it and traveling the world following clues.

I met a fellow in Ireland in a small town called Finn.

You won't find it on any map.

He began telling me about the world.

He was a sear.

He even knew my name before I had said a word.

I was in a small pub.

I have no idea why I was there in the first place.

I don't know what drew me to Finn.

But there I was.

I sat on the bar stool and sitting in a dark corner was this man.

He looked like he hadn't slept in weeks.

He looked mean and angry.

But for some reason, I took my drink and approached

the table, sitting directly across from him.

He said, I've been waiting for your crane.

My heart nearly stopped.

He knew what I was seeking because he was a beacon.

He told me about the other worlds.

Other worlds?

What?

Like the afterlife and ghosts?

Let me explain something to you, Michael.

There are no ghosts.

What your little group is trying to do is break through a layer.

They will get some images on film because

the camera's eye is far better than our own.

But aside from that, they will get nothing.

What do you mean by break a layer?

The fellow at the bar was named Dudley.

When he told me that he was able to see things, I

assumed he was talking about the dead, but he wasn't.

He was talking about the living.

He said that this world consists of layers, each on top of each other and each

with living beings and all are unaware that the other exists.

They just go along with their lives, not even thinking.

There could be more.

But there is.

There are other beings and then there are things like sickle.

Sickle is one of the few things that has found a way to travel from layer to layer,

leaving total destruction in his path.

I asked him how he knew this and he said that

sickle had taken a special interest in him.

So much so, that he brought him to another world, another layer.

It was sickles, demented world.

All there was was pain and hate.

I guess you could call it that.

Whatever it was, it was enough to ruin this man Dudley.

Mentally and physically he couldn't take it.

He only waited for me before his end came.

He wanted to assure me that my quest wasn't hopeless.

And what quest is that?

Kill, sickle.

Dudley told me that sickle must take on a physical form in

order to enter this layer, a form in which he is vulnerable.

And that's when we stop him, once and for all.

You have the power.

I have no power.

Yes, you do.

Yes, you do.

You just don't know it.

You have been brainwashed and you haven't realized your own potential.

You are a sear, Michael.

Just like Dudley.

You can force sickle to reveal himself.

And that's when we kill him.

I really have no interest in this Mr. Crane.

I appreciate everything that you've done for me,

but I'm not interested in crossing this thing.

I thought you might say that.

Then if not for me, in my own personal reasons, then why not do it for money?

You can't buy me.

Let's test that statement.

I have two bank accounts.

One has too much money to count.

And the other has the measly sum of $2.5 million.

That one is yours.

If you partake in this and see it out.

I'm sorry, Mr. Crane.

I have to go.

Hey.

Hi.

Are you okay?

I don't know.

I'm just trying to put the pieces together.

I'm sorry about what Suded.

So mean of her.

Every time I think something's going right, it just blows up in my face.

It's like I can't trust anybody.

Well, I mean, not everyone's like that.

Just so happens that people like her tend to stick out.

So how are you feeling?

I'm okay.

My uncle's going to ask me how my date went and I'm

going to have to tell me it was horrible, I guess.

I knew she didn't like me.

I could feel it in my gut.

But my most guys and stupid when it comes to pretty girls.

Well, there's a coffee shop down the road.

It's open 24-7.

We can go if you like.

You could tell your uncle that you dumped Sue there and you met me.

That sounds good.

Okay.

Oh, I haven't used to drink this stuff, but now I'm hooked on it.

You want to live in New England, Mike.

You got to learn to live off of this stuff.

Okay, especially if you want to hang out with me, because I'm kind of a night owl.

I really appreciate you talking to me.

Oh, my God, it's the least I can do.

I feel so bad about tonight.

I'm over it.

I'm actually sort of glad that we did that.

It brought back a lot of memories.

It's some good.

It's not so good.

At least I saw my parents again, even if it was just my imagination.

We'll start with the parents.

Why have you seen them recently?

They can't handle seeing me, I don't think.

They used to visit me when I was locked up.

Then they found out I was getting out a few years back and I think that they were

only able to deal with me as long as I wasn't on the outside.

So they moved away.

Far enough for where they knew I wouldn't come and see them.

What concerns them about you?

I don't think you're a killer.

No, I don't think that they do, but they saw the

blood and the carnage and they associated with me.

They see me and they relive it and they don't want to relive it.

You know, maybe they'll snap out of it and come and see me here.

At least call.

That's wrong.

Nothing.

It's just that I have, I've been blessed with really good parents that stand by me

no matter what and you've been dealt with this hand and I feel terrible.

I wish I was something I could say to make it better.

It's like, it's their loss.

The past is the past.

You're a wonderful person.

They're the ones missing out, not you.

Thanks.

It's nice to hear something like that.

Well, it's the truth.

I wonder they'll realize it too.

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

I'm sorry too.

Hello?

Dad?

What's wrong?

What?

Look.

Yeah, yeah, no, I'm coming home.

What's going on?

It was a big help.

Are you okay?

There's been another murder.

Guy was cut up and killed.

Two blocks away, Mike.

How many were out with Susan all night?

Please tell me that.

Would you even believe me?

Well, I wasn't.

She fucking brought me to the old house on Grover.

They're ghost hunting friends to try to stir some shit up.

And it's stirred some shit up.

Mike, if you did it, we can get you some hell.

I don't need hell!

I didn't kill anybody.

Uncle Bill.

There's something out there that you may not believe in, but it does exist.

It does.

And it took the life of Candace, and it probably took the life of Phil.

I call Franklin.

I thought maybe you could talk to him.

Are you even listening to me, Mike?

Are you okay?

I'm fantastic, but I'm getting a little concerned

that none of you seemed to believe in me.

I just got done talking to a detective friend of mine.

He said tonight's murder and the murder from 15 years ago are identical.

You're not a suspect yet, but you're at the top of their list.

Great.

Just great.

Tell me what happened.

As I was telling Uncle Bill, I was at my old house.

I left and spent some time at cranes.

That's all.

Are you lying to me?

I'm through.

Michael!

Michael!

How do we kill this thing?

It's wonderful to see you.

Let's sit down and discuss it.

You can't talk to him.

Not if he doesn't want to.

Do you think he did it?

I don't want to.

I just can't ignore my gut feeling.

I think he's involved somehow.

Hey, how are you guys feeling?

We've been better, so.

Yeah, what happened tonight was tragic and I'm just as bothered by it as you are.

You don't look too broken up.

Maybe not.

But then again, I'm not really want to sew a motion.

I mean, I love fill as much as you guys did, but we need to make a choice here.

Do we let him die in vain?

Can we at least let the body get cold?

I know you're both still hurting over this and this is probably not the best time,

but business is business.

We all could stand to make a great deal of money here.

You are making me stick, Sue.

How can you be this cold?

You are a fucking big.

Listen to me!

All photo and video are property of paranormal truth, a company that I now fully own.

And I've been a negotiation with a company about a documentary that could make us all

a great deal of money.

But we need to strike now.

I'm not interested.

Me either.

Just hear me out.

Tomorrow night we go back to the house with Michael.

We try to get this thing as stirred up as possible.

But this time we don't let Michael leave.

Let's see how far we can go with this.

We get it on video tape.

I sell it in U2 split 50% of the take.

Come on!

I feel I always talked to a good game, but all

he was interested was the take, the sponsors.

You didn't know anything about him, did you?

If you think like that, you obviously don't.

Well, I know enough to know that he would want you to do this.

Take a deal somewhere else lady.

To hell with the both of you.

I don't need either one of you.

Hello.

Michael.

It's so great to hear from you.

I thought you gave up on me.

We should get together tomorrow night.

Right now.

Okay.

I'll see you soon.

Bye.

She's going to be there.

Good.

And the others?

She'll bring them.

Okay.

Now you know what to do, right?

You make sickle reveal himself.

And I'll take care of the rest.

It's your last chance, boys.

Is that her?

Doesn't she get the picture?

I guess she doesn't.

I swear I'm going to knock her teeth and if she says one more fucking word.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Fill with such a great friend of ours.

Where's his in?

He's out with that kid.

Then we're back to the house.

Hi.

Is Michael?

No, he left.

Are you his uncle?

Yeah, my uncle bill.

What's up?

He's going back to his old house.

This is going to be problems because back there.

We've got to go stop him.

Let's go.

I'll drive.

Who's this?

A friend.

His name is crane.

Okay, whatever.

Let's get this thing going.

Where's the team?

They weren't interested.

It's just us tonight.

Can we do it with just us?

All I need is you.

Come on.

Let's go.

Cam.

What are you doing here?

What are you doing here?

I have some unfinished business.

What?

This is private property and you don't have permission to be here.

I suggest you leave now or I'm calling the police.

Go ahead and call him lady.

I'm not leaving.

Okay, then stay for the show.

But you had better not interfere.

Michael, what the hell is going on here?

Please.

I'm glad that you're here.

Now you'll finally see the truth.

We are here.

Are you still in this house?

If you are, we ask that you reveal yourself.

Oh, this is ridiculous.

Focus.

We ask that you reveal yourself.

We want to see you!

We reveal yourself.

Go yourself, sickle!

Run!

Shoot it!

Come on, you big mother fucker.

Let's see what you've got.

No more.

I command you, no more.

I'm gone.

You fool.

Michael couldn't handle the responsibility.

I can.

He didn't understand the power he had.

I do.

I do.

Make me your beacon, sickle.

I think everyone knows the big news this morning last night a triple murder happened.

Wow, that's bad.

That's a bad thing.

Tell us more to him than he was, guys.

Well, amazingly.

The police have no suspects, but Michael Hart was at the scene.

The man that killed his babysitter in the same house

that this any word why Michael Hart's not a suspect.

He would seem to be the ideal suspect, considering what went down.

He's reformed.

That's why.

Come on.

He wouldn't hurt a fly.

He's a gentle giant.

He's 5, 8, 140 pounds.

That's no giant.

He's a giant on the inside.

And that giant is gentle.

In fact, I'd invite him over for 10 grand crackers.

Mike, if you're listening, give me a call.

Let's do lunch.

Do you have a death wish?

No, I have a grand cracker wish.

Okay, it's him, the news guy.

What else do we know?

There are persistent rumors that the house will

be demolished after the investigation is complete.

Oh, what a load of crap.

That house wouldn't hurt anyone.

And who do want to buy a house with some history anyway?

According to reports, it's a pretty rough shape.

Oh, so what?

I wouldn't mind buying a handyman special.

Do you even know how to fix up a house?

No.

So why would you want a handyman special?

Because they're cheaper.

So is a tent?

Tim?

Anything else?

Well, the police have asked everyone to stay away from the house as they should

have 555-983.

Your tip can be an office.

You're a pilot flying.

You have great skills.

Across the sky.

Just buy your will.

But if you change direction, because it choice you must meet.

I ground all the sky.

This isn't just me.

Don't question your judgment as you know the way.

And try not to listen to what I have to say.

Because my recollection well, it isn't so good.

From the takeoff to touch down a wish that I could.

Which, who is?

To near my head, the ground.

Why are we stopping?

That's crane's house.

It looks abandoned to me.

It's not.

He sits in there all day.

Never comes out.

And he gets his groceries delivered to him.

Why is that?

Because he's crazy.

He's off his rocker.

I think I've heard of him.

The town nut.

His house is so creepy.

Just look at it.

Looks like Dracula's house.

Well, at least he doesn't have to decorate for Halloween.

My dad says he sits in there all day.

Never comes out.

And talks to ghosts.

Sits in there and talks to ghosts.

Okay, let's go.

You're creeping me out.

You have nothing to worry about.

There's no ghosts.

There's just some crazy old man.

who are you?

I'm going to shoot the whole crew.

Say.

He's been in the head of the field.

Well, I'm in the prison of the spits.

But I don't have the same.

I said it true, but I said it, but you said it.

I told you never to sleep with those days.

Oh, tell me, oh.

I am the fan in the fall of the future.

I'll see your music consumed by the priest.

When you get with like a son, father has to be safe.

I am the one in the dead, but I will be with you in the same way.

Take it from the mission, let you just tell me.

I told you never to say.

I am the one in the dead, but I will be with you in the same way.

Take it from the mission, let you just tell me.

I am the one in the dead, but I will be with you in the same way.

Take it from the mission, let you just tell me.

I am the one in the dead, but I will be with you in the same way.

Take it from the mission, let you just tell me.