Stalking, The (2024)

[bunniefuu]

[eerie music]

[rock music]

(SINGING) As time crashes

through my tired and weary

fingers

I see the rules, the man

made tools, all the fools

But I'm like he

She's like me

We're all a merry soul

No one knows what the future holds

No one can see, see what's inside of me

No one knows

[thunder rumbles]

[eerie music]

[thunder rumbles]

[eerie music]

[thunder rumbles]

[eerie music]

O, dark spirits of the

netherworld, hear my words

and sense my being.

It is I, Marguerite, sister

and worship per of your kind

and unimaginable powers.

One of the many devoted followers

who seeks your intervention

for a righteous cause.

I seek to become one

with you in body and soul

on this most glorious and wicked of nights.

[thunder rumbles]

With the air full of electricity,

and the elements at their most potent...

signaling the coming of all

Hallows' Eve, now just a few

short evenings away.

[leaves rustling]

Already, I sense the dark forces gathering.

A testament that my voice is being heard.

I give thanks.

And I am humbled by

your presence and attention.

As I extract the essence

from these lifeless roots,

hence begins the cycle of a rebirth,

giving new strength and

power to malevolent servants

of your choosing.

Let them rise up and do our bidding.

[leaves rustling]

Dark spirits, hear me.

[thunder rumbles]

Many years ago, one of the netherworld

was called forth by a man to inhabit

the body of a lifeless object

to extract bloody revenge

on his oppressors.

Having been ridiculed,

persecuted, and finally betrayed

by those who feigned

friendship, his calls for vengeance

were answered, and his

tormentors faced your wrath.

[thunder rumbles]

[leaves rustling]

And now, the time approaches again,

as all Hallows' Eve is almost upon us.

I call forth the power once more.

With this mixture, I create the

necessary bridge for passage

into our world.

[thunder rumbles]

[cackles]

[thunder rumbles]

Rise up!

Rise!

Rise and live!

[thunder rumbles]

Rise!

Rise and live!

[thunder rumbles]

My love.

[thunder rumbles]

[unsettling music]

[thunder rumbles]

[unsettling music]

[indistinct shouting]

[unsettling music]

[thunder rumbles]

Get back here, nerd!

You're dead meat!

Get back here, nerd!

[indistinct shouting]

Anybody see where he went?

I don't like that house.

It's bad news.

EDDY: What?

Yeah, what do you mean it's bad news?

I mean, stuff happened

there a few years ago...

bad stuff.

[laughter]

Come on, man.

You've been smoking way too much dope.

Yeah.

You're full of crap, dude.

Come on, let's go find that little nerd.

Yeah.

[phone rings]

Crap!

Hello?

No, dude, I can't talk right now.

No, I'll tell you later.

Dude, I can't talk right now.

No, later.

Boo!

Like what you see?

Come out, come out, wherever you are.

Little nerd boy, come out.

Now, where do you think you're going?

Past you, b*tch.

Now, that ain't no way to treat a lady.

Yeah.

Where are your manners, punk?

[laughter]

Diesel, this little sh*t called me a b*tch.

Y'all ready to teach him a lesson?

Yeah, man.

Come on now, guys.

Shut up, punk!

Let's go.

ALL: (CHANTING) Eenie meenie miney mo.

Guys, stop it!

ALL: (CHANTING) Catch

a nerd boy by the toe.

If he hollers, let him go.

Eenie meenie miney mo.

Tough break, kid.

[punches thumping]

[laughter]

We're not going to let him

get him off that easy, are we?

Hmm.

Hell naw.

Nerd beatdown complete.

Yeah!

[laughter]

[music playing]

[spooky music]

[music playing]

[doorbell rings]

Hey, what went down the other night?

You never called me back.

I had a run in with the neanderthals.

What?

You mean Diesel and his g*ng?

Yeah, him, some stoner

kid, and that punk chick.

They really messed me up.

Hell, yeah, they did.

Who got roughed up?

Joey here by Diesel and crew.

Are you OK?

I'm fine, but I can still smell that goop

they shoved my head in.

Goop?

Yeah.

Uh, never mind.

Those bullies are always

picking on other kids.

Someone needs to do

something, teach them a lesson.

I'm down with that.

Maybe Einstein here

can come up with a plan.

Maybe I can.

Whoa, those weren't there the other day.

Damn ugly suckers must grow quick.

[music playing]

It's so weird how these are

just sprouting up way back here.

Oh, wow.

[music playing]

Hey, I'm here.

[leaves rustling]

This is the time we said.

[leaves rustling]

Hey, you better not keep me

waiting again for a half hour.

[leaves rustling]

Aargh!

[screams] You as*h*le!

The beer bottles could have broken.

That's classic.

You should have seen the look on your face.

(MOCKINGLY) That's classic.

You should've seen the look on your face.

You must have nothing better to do.

Yeah, look who's talking, pothead.

You got the money?

Happy smoking, tough guy.

Next time you pull a prank

on me will be your last sale.

Yeah, we'll see about that.

You'll be calling me in a few days.

Shithead.

[music playing]

[jarring sound, leaves rustling]

[eerie music]

[leaves rustling]

[groaning]

[jarring sounds]

[leaves rustling]

[music playing]

(SINGING) What happened

next is still a mystery

About damn time.

Down to my last half beer.

Yeah, suck down another one?

Hey, you got any of that weed left?

I... well, I don't...

there's...

Thought so.

Forget it.

Hey, wasn't that a blast the

other night with that nerd?

[chuckles] Yeah, I bet he's

still rubbing that junk out from

his hair.

Yeah, man, it was a good one.

And tomorrow's going to be even better.

You all know why?

Egg patrol!

Egg patrol, dude.

And the Halloween party's back here!

[cheering]

[music playing]

[music playing, birds chirping]

DEALER: Here's your weed order.

[music playing, birds chirping]

Time to rip open the six-pack,

get drunk, and smoke some pot.

Hello, Rocco.

Hello, Mr. Johnson.

How's it hanging?

Well, aren't you going to

offer me something to drink?

Uh-huh.

Yeah, have this one.

Black label beer?

I should have known.

Lowlife scumbag like you was only

going to drink this cheap sh*t.

Well, now that we've got the

pleasantries out of the way,

where's my money?

Um, about the money,

um, I don't have it yet.

I just need a little more...

No, no, no.

Don't say it.

I don't want to hear that word again.

[leaves rustling]

Is that your lowlife

partner come to meet you?

No.

No, Mr. Johnson.

I'm not seeing him at all today, I promise.

Here.

Here you go.

Hmm.

Well, since you've been

so generous with your stash,

tell you what I'm going to do.

I'm going to give you a little more...

(STUTTERING) T... t... time?

One more day, scumbag, or

both you and your partner are dead.

Get it?

Got it, Mr. Johnson.

White-collared criminals,

they're all psycho.

[music playing over car radio]

It's about damn time you got back.

I thought you took a

stroll around the town.

Get out the weed and let's start smoking.

I can't.

Johnson paid me a visit.

That prick?

We can't seem to get him off our a*s.

He wants his money.

And if he doesn't get it, things are going

to get ugly for the both of us.

Well, we'd better get our asses in gear

and score some cash.

Uh, what is that for?

[chuckles] It's a mask, you idiot.

What are you going to do, scare

Johnson away or something?

[chuckles] Halloween's in a few days.

You smoked the whole bag of weed yourself?

Listen, we'll be in disguise.

Nobody will know it's us.

We'll be able to check

things out, scope out the area

and score us a big one.

Ah, I get it!

We can check out those two big houses

over at the end of the road.

That's right.

Now you're thinking.

Now we can take care

of Johnson and we never

have to see that lowlife ever again.

What a white-collared as*h*le.

[chuckles] So did you get some beer?

Uh.

No, I drank it all.

All right.

Well, let's get going and

check out the neighborhood.

[engine starts]

[night sounds]

[eerie music]

Phoebe.

Diz?

Diz, is that you?

Phoebe.

What the hell are you doing back there?

[eerie music]

Diz, what the hell are you doing?

[eerie music]

Diz?

[eerie music]

Diz, what the hell are you doing?

[leaves rustling]

[shrieks]

[eerie music, leaves rustling]

[coughs]

[eerie music, leaves rustling]

[birds chirping]

[music playing]

Thanks, Mr. Kirk.

Not a problem, Mark.

I had to come in today to

grade some papers anyway.

But are you sure you want to

be cooped up in the science lab

on a Saturday afternoon?

I have some important work to do.

Well, then I'll let you get to it.

Just don't blow anything up, OK?

No worries.

[music playing, birds chirping]

[knock on door]

Hey

Hey.

Ready to go?

Sure.

[music playing, birds chirping]

[jarring sounds]

So what's this all about?

Why are we going to school on a Saturday?

Mark was talking a mile

a minute the other day,

something about getting

back at Diesel's g*ng.

Really?

I was only half serious about that.

I don't think it'd be a good

idea to mess with them.

You're probably right.

But on the other hand, it would be

satisfying to see those bullies get theirs.

That's true.

It's funny, I thought things

sucked back in the sticks

when I was a little kid.

But since I moved here, things

haven't been much different.

It's like how that old song

goes, be cool or be cast out.

What, you've never listened to Rush?

It's classic.

You're a real Renaissance man, Joey.

Thanks.

Anyways, wherever it is, you

have to be with the in-crowd,

I guess.

Wait, I thought we were the in-crowd?

[chuckles] If we are, this

town is in real trouble then.

Come on, or we'll be

late to meeting Einstein

at the chemistry lab.

Dude, you look just like your dad.

[chuckles]

MARK: Really?

So what's the plan?

Yeah, what's the plan, Stan?

Check this out.

[music playing]

[chemicals bubbling]

[coughing]

Dude, that is awful!

Precisely.

It's a chemical combination

that, when mixed together,

creates a pungent yet

ultimately harmless odor.

[coughing]

It smells like animal repellent.

Right, the chemical combination is similar.

Except with this mixture, the

quantities that I use re-enact

in such a way as to...

Put a lid on it, man.

I'm going to ratchet!

[coughs]

How's that for a stink b*mb?

[chemicals bubbling]

So that's the whole plan?

We just toss the stink

b*mb in and lock the door?

Of course, simple works best.

And when do we do it?

Halloween night.

They'll be partying in the barn.

How do you know?

Like you said, they're neanderthals.

Neanderthals are predictable.

They've been partying in

there the last three years.

Well, we'll need costumes to

get in and not be recognized.

That's manageable.

OK.

Well, I'll see you guys tomorrow.

[music playing]

Oh, good.

You're home.

Dinner will be ready in a little while.

You know they say modern

families don't eat together

anymore, right?

You wouldn't be able to

tell from this household.

Are you saying you don't like

our dinner routine, young lady?

No, of course not.

I wouldn't have it any other way.

[chuckles softly]

[static]

[inaudible voice on radio]

This is it.

This is where it all happened.

Your typical suburban house...

nothing out of the ordinary.

It was a normal Halloween party.

[eerie music]

What exactly did happen?

That is the question the

police are trying to ask.

What happened to the people at that party?

And could it happen again?

[static]

[jarring sounds]

[evil laugh]

And it was not the only mystery.

Tune in to our late night newscast,

where we will talk to

residents and get their opinion

on this Halloween m*ssacre.

Here's a preview.

I remember that night.

I heard some strange sounds

coming from where the Halloween

party was.

At first, I thought it was some

kids outside making noises.

And then I got up and

looked out the window.

There it was, some horrible

creature chasing this girl.

I shut the blinds damn quick.

When I peeked again, it... it was gone.

The police questioned me afterwards,

but they didn't take what I said seriously.

I can't blame them.

I know what I saw.

It was pure evil.

Evil doings.

It was witchcraft, I tell ya.

Dinner's ready.

[eerie music]

[haunting music, heart thumping]

[thunder rumbles]

[heart thumping]

[haunting music]

[jarring music, heavy breathing]

[roar]

[breathing heavily]

[growling]

[roar]

[thunder rumbles]

[breathing heavily]

[crow caws]

[eerie music]

[knock on door]

We need to talk.

So it just turned on all by itself?

You didn't somehow

accidentally hit the remote?

No, it turned on by itself.

Hmm, that story sounds familiar.

What channel was it on?

The station ID said WKRK.

WKRK?

That couldn't be it.

Yeah, it was.

I remember distinctly.

That was a channel that

went off the air not long

after I moved here.

I think they were bought out...

a corporate merger or something?

The whole thing was really creepy.

And the story was about something that

had already happened, I'm sure.

But when she said that one line, I...

What?

What was it?

I felt like it was some kind

of warning about something

that's maybe going to happen.

How can that be?

All the gruesome images,

the faces, all the blood,

and those flowers.

Sunflowers?

Lauren, I think there's

something I need to tell you.

I, for one, don't believe

in the supernatural.

Events have rational explanations.

Admittedly, though, the

whole thing with the TV is weird.

And the sunflowers?

Now, there's a good example.

Joey here saw those

flowers during his rough night

with Diesel and his g*ng.

And his mind dredged them

up and embellished on it.

And how do you explain those both being

a part of our experiences?

That I'm not quite sure about, yet.

But I have come up with what I

thought are brilliant Halloween

costumes for the three of us.

[door creaks]

[music playing]

You mixed all those

complex chemicals in the lab

for that concoction, and this is

the best you could come up with?

Like I said, simple is best.

[music playing]

Yeah, these old places

always have something to steal.

Yeah, the old rich eccentrics own them.

I'll get the door.

Might take me a minute.

[suspenseful music]

This yard is disgusting!

[suspenseful music]

Look at all the dying plants.

[suspenseful music]

All right, we got this.

It's going to take me a minute, though.

We got this.

[suspenseful music]

Come on.

Gotcha, gotcha.

I'll watch it.

Come on.

Come to papa.

[suspenseful music]

[leaves rustling]

[suspenseful music]

[leaves rustling]

[suspenseful music]

All right, we got her.

Got the door.

Door's open.

[distant scream]

Hey, Rocco, the door is open.

Rocco?

Rocco, where the hell are you?

Where the hell did you go?

Hey.

f*ck.

I got the door here.

Rocco, if that's you

goofing around, quit it.

[leaves rustling]

[suspenseful music]

What the hell?

[dramatic music]

[groaning, straining]

[jarring music]

[thunder rumbles]

So, what are you going

to be for Halloween, man?

I ain't wearing no damn costume.

Costumes are for pussies,

except for on egg patrol.

She's already got a costume.

Sheena here's a punk rocker.

[laughter]

Very funny.

So how many do people

do you think will show?

What if some losers show up?

We wouldn't recognize them in costume.

Don't worry about it, 'cause

it ain't going to happen.

[thunder rumbles]

[jarring sounds]

DIZ: Hey, you guys!

Hey what?

DIZ: Outside.

DIESEL: What's outside?

DIZ: Edie.

Why would Edie be outside in the rain?

DIZ: Just come look!

[sighs]

There's nothing out there.

Yeah, nothing.

No, no.

I... I saw her.

And... and she didn't look right.

She looked all weird and messed up.

And her face looked dead.

Maybe she was trying out

monster makeup for the party.

Yeah, man, Edie monster.

No, I saw her.

I saw her, and she didn't look right.

Maybe she was drinking too much...

damn lightweight.

[tense music]

[THUNDER RUMBLING, RAIN PATTERING]

[music playing, birds chirping]

All righty, egg patrol.

You all ready?

Yeah, man, ready.

Earth to Diz?

Hello?

You good?

You're still thinking about that

thing you saw the other day?

Damn right I am.

I mean, have either of you

guys seen Eddy recently?

You guys don't have to believe me.

But I'm telling you, she didn't look right.

Well, when she gets here later,

you can ask her what's up then, OK?

Now where the hell is Jackie?

Beats me.

Screw it.

Egg patrol it is.

Let's move.

[electronic music]

Come on, we're hitting this place.

What's the matter with y'all?

Grab some damn eggs.

I don't think I want to hit this place.

Why the hell not?

I don't know.

I just don't think it's a good idea.

I see.

You think this place is

bad news too, don't ya?

I don't know.

That place is bad news.

No way I'm egging it.

Thanks a lot, pothead.

Yeah, as if we didn't just

beat up that kid in the backyard.

Not the same as egging the house, I hope.

Bunch of damn pussies.

Let me show you how it's done.

Come on, we out.

[music playing]

Are you guys sure this is a good idea?

Oh, come on, Lauren.

You're the one that's always

saying the g*ng deserves

to get theirs.

Don't chicken out now.

Don't worry.

We're going to get a little payback...

nothing too severe.

You're right, just a little payback.

That's the spirit.

[music playing]

[leaves rustling]

What was that?

I don't hear anything.

Me neither.

[leaves rustling]

I thought I heard movement in the woods.

I guess it was nothing.

[footsteps approaching]

[shrieks]

[lively music]

[chatter]

It's free beer.

[chatter]

[lively music]

I didn't know skunks dyed their hair.

And where did you get that, your grandma?

[jarring noise]

My carrier sucks.

Dude?

Hey!

[jarring sounds]

Dude, everyone's been looking for you.

Dude, what...

[rock music] I haven't

seen you in a long, long time

When you return on a golden

My face will tell us

When I come back to me now

Here we are, folks.

Now this party can get started.

[rock music] From the

sound of the bell I cry

You charge your horns to the attraction

Your blood is pumping, ready for action

[leaves rustling]

[jarring noise]

Whoa.

Dude, are you all right?

Are you, like, having a

seizure or something?

Dude?

Dude, what... [screams]

[jarring music]

That's funny.

Hmm.

It's kind of dingy, honestly.

Let's just go.

That home...

See ya, honestly.

[rock music]

Sorry, Diesel.

I got to keep the good sh*t for myself.

The place is starting to clear out.

When do you think we can do it?

We have to wait until it's

just Diesel and his crew.

Yeah, no need to get anybody else sick.

OK.

[haunting music]

[rock music]

Chicks make no damn sense.

No sense at all.

[rock music]

[coughs]

[mellow, upbeat music]

[jarring sounds]

All right, this is even

better quality than I thought!

[screams]

[rock music]

(SINGING) You have dreams

So have I

[leaves rustling]

Let our dreams be our guide

There's nothing that's holding you down

Just get up and run

It's time to reach for the stars

Nice costumes.

Thanks.

What, your mamas make 'em for you?

No, but we think simple is best.

Who am I talking to?

[jarring sounds]

[screams]

[jarring sounds]

[coughs]

[jarring sounds]

I said, who am I talking to?

[chuckles]

[chuckles] Well, well, well.

Look what we have here.

Nerd boy's back for another beating.

Ow!

Now!

Let's do this!

What the...

[coughs]

[coughing, panting]

[dramatic music]

Yes!

Yeah!

[coughs] [breathing heavily]

[coughing]

You damn nerds!

Wait till I get my hands on you!

We thought we'd liven up the party for you.

Yeah, it was kind of looking a little lame.

Choke on it, b*tches!

What?

[laughter]

[coughing]

[groaning]

[jarring sounds]

Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go.

[coughing]

[coughing, panting]

[jarring sounds]

[screams]

[dramatic music]

[jarring sounds]

What the hell?

[coughs]

[jarring sounds, dramatic music]

[dramatic music intensifies]

[jarring sounds]

You two hear anything?

No.

Me neither.

[dramatic music]

[jarring sounds]

[dramatic music]

[jarring sounds]

[chuckles]

[jarring sounds]

[dramatic music]

Do you think they're still around?

Yes, just behind those tree lines.

I don't see anything.

Me neither.

But I have a feeling Joey is right.

They may know we're close.

Do you think they got Diesel?

[jarring sounds]

[chuckles] [grunting]

[jarring sounds]

[grunting continues]

[jarring sounds]

Yeah, back off, you damn pussies!

Ain't no flowers taking me out!

What the hell is going on?

It sounds like there's a w*r being waged!

As long as it's not us.

Maybe they all got him.

And maybe we can get out of the woods.

Yes, we have to go back into town.

But let's just keep

listening for another minute

and see if we hear anything else.

[jarring sounds, tense music]

[jarring sounds]

[leaves rustling]

[jarring sounds]

Why the hell are you laughing?

[jarring sounds]

[gasps]

[jarring sounds]

No.

[jarring sounds]

[thunder rumbles]

[coughing, straining]

[jarring sounds]

What are we going to do?

Don't give up!

Don't give up.

Keep going, guys.

What do you want from us?

Holy sh*t!

No, don't!

[bell tolling]

[thunder rumbles]

[dramatic music]

[leaves rustling]

[thunder rumbles]

Midnight.

It's the end of Halloween.

Yes, that's why they disappeared.

Yeah, their power only

lasts through Halloween.

I thought you didn't

believe in the supernatural.

I don't.

But will they ever come back?

I don't know.

But let's get out of here.

[eerie music]

Lindsey.

Lindsey.

Lindsey, slow down and wait for me.

I told you to wait for me.

Well, you're too slow, Maggie.

You keep on talking to your boyfriend.

I want to go to more houses.

[sighs] We've already

been to a bunch of houses.

And it's getting really late.

Your parents are going to k*ll me

if they find out that I've

had you out this late.

Besides, I haven't been

talking to my boyfriend all that...

[phone rings]

Oh, hey, babe.

Yeah, I'm still out here with the kids.

Yeah, we're trick or treating.

We're going to leave soon.

[bell tolls, evil laugh]

[haunting music]

I miss you, too.

Yeah, yeah.

[haunting music]

Hey, I gotta go.

I'll talk to you later.

Bye.

Wait.

Lindsey, stop.

Don't ring that doorbell.

You can't trick or treat here.

Why not?

Because... 'cause there's nobody home.

Yes, there is.

The lights on there, see?

Lindsey, you get back

here this instant, young lady.

[doorbell rings]

Trick or treat.

Hi.

Well, hello there, little girl.

And who might you be?

I'm Lindsey.

Well, then hello, Princess.

Lindsey.

[spooky music]

Wow.

Thanks, Mister.

Why, you're very welcome, Lindsey.

And do you know why I

gave you so much candy?

No, Mister.

Why, because you're

the only one brave enough

to come to my door tonight.

[chuckles] Isn't that funny?

I wasn't scared.

Well, aren't you a brave little girl.

Thanks again, sir.

Remember, never let anyone

take away who you truly are, OK?

Oh, my name is Harold.

Happy Halloween.

I told you...

[floorboards creaking]

[spooky music]

[sinister laugh]

Halloween, the one night

of the year the spirit world

and the living can intersect.

All forms of spirits.

[stairs creaking]

[crickets chirping]

[rock music]

(SINGING) Wandering

aimlessly through the night.

Shivering, waiting for a fight

Father and son leaving this

Tons of arrows fill the air

Soon I might give up my soul

I'm not afraid

Let's rock and roll

Blurred hearts, sonic mind

I haven't seen you in a long, long time

When you return on a golden stirrup,

my face will shed us now

Blood heart come back to me now

Now the fear is in your eyes

from the sound of the battle cry

You charge your horse to the attraction

Your blood is pumping, ready for action

Fashion with amazing chain

Show us your pride again

Dismount off your horse

Get another cure

Blood heart, son of mine

I haven't seen you in a long, long time

When you return on a golden stirrup,

my face will shed us now

Blood heart, come back to me now

Hours go by

You start feeling weary