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A story of a tense mother-daughter relationship put to the test when the head of the family dies. The grieving mother Barbara (Kate Burton) hires a mysterious stranger to bring back the dead husband. Daughter Megan (Colby Minifie) is skeptical and still dealing with the loss of her father. Questions arise, such as: why is Barbara's identity so closely tied to her husband? Why is Megan more critical of her mother than of her father's shortcomings? Money and who controls it come into play as well. We see a younger version of Barbara giving up her career goals because her husband doesn't see it as a priority. The film explores interpersonal dynamics and their broader social connections. Minifie and Burton bring, through powerful acting, a fresh take on mother-daughter dynamics by balancing out moments of frustration with grim understanding and co-dependency. In the background and sometimes taking over are demons, ghosts, and paranormal rituals gone wrong. A film which acknowledges several horror touchstones and finds inventive ways to further strengthen the genre.