Monster Awakens (2024)

[bunniefuu]

- Step out.

I gotta fix the tire.

Hey, stop. Right?

- No doubt it's me. What are you doing

so far from the house?

You almost got k*lled.

- I'm sorry. I was following a fox.

I've been chasing it for two weeks.

- I don't want you out

here for a girl your size.

There's plenty of predators out here.

- If you didn't have that r*fle,

we wouldn't even be in this position.

I thought you didn't hunt anymore.

- I like to take a look

around to see what's still

around the house and what's not.

It's time for supper.

- Guess what? Today I was

able to get a clear shot

of a bald eagle.

I couldn't get the fox though.

I've been trying to get him for weeks,

but every time I see him,

I follow him into the woods

and he just vanishes.

It's like he's mocking me. It's

really frustrating actually.

- Now you see how us hunters feel.

You went your whole

life to get that moose.

You finally have them in your sights.

You are about to knock 'em down

and something gets in the way.

Something happens, a malfunction

and something you waited

your whole life for is gone

and you miss your shot

at getting that trophy.

- They're all innocent

creatures. Why hunt them?

The woods is their habitat.

- They're not all innocent.

Some of these animals

are as evil as humans.

If given the opportunity, a bear

or a wolf would rip us apart,

even a buck or a moose could take us down.

- Why do you think that

they're not at our door

trying to k*ll us?

- I didn't wanna tell you

this, but I had a friend

and Charles Bennett,

me and him used to go hunting together.

Back then, I was still a

little green and we were out.

Just happened to fall asleep

for just a moment and I heard a shot.

I was startled. I woke up

and I saw Charles up against a tree.

I bleeding.

I ran up to get a closer

look. I saw a moose sleeping.

I looked down at old Charlie.

He could barely breathe.

He was coughing on his own blood

and the last thing he said was,

there are monsters in these woods.

Then he died.

- Did you carry 'em out?

- I called the sheriff.

They came and took a look

and carried his body away,

said a moose must have done it.

- Were you scared?

- I was mad

and I decided that day I

had to go out looking for

that moose until I found

it and I would k*ll it.

- Why did you stop hunting then?

- I stopped hunting for your mother.

The only sh**ting she wanted

to do in the woods was on

that camera and you've taken after her.

So I've decided to leave

the animals for you.

- That's why I started photography

because it was mom's hobby

and when she died it

was like I could keep a

part of her with me.

So I'm not scared. When

I go into the woods,

I'll do whatever it takes to get the shot.

I,

- I gotta go outta town for a couple days.

I want you to stay in the

house while I'm going.

- What? But what am I supposed to do?

Stuck inside the whole time

- You'll figure it out.

I still don't feel like making this drive.

- You know? I'm 18 now.

I could just get a job to help you out.

- It's my job to provide

for you and protect you.

And that being said,

remember what I told you.

I want you to stay in the

house while I'm going.

Once I get there, I'll

give you a call tonight.

- Why do you have to

go so far for this job?

- There's no new homes

being built in Maine,

but they are in New Hampshire.

I just have two houses to wire up

and I'm coming straight back.

You have everything you need.

The house is stocked up.

Keep the doors locked.

- I

- Will.

- I can't get a good

shot through the window.

- We are listening to WHMC Radio.

Chris Stevens here with

your breaking news.

An emergency dealer has been

issued for Redford County.

The county sheriff reports that

the prisoner did escape wall

and transport through

the town of Red Beach.

The transport vehicle

stopped to repair a tire

and the inmate escaped into the woods.

The sheriff is asking all

residents to stay alert

and keep all doors secure.

If you have any information

that could help them locate the prisoner

or would like to volunteer

for the search, please contact him.

He asks for everyone to

have patience in this matter

as he's the only one available

to search at this time.

- I'm sorry, but the person

you called has a voice mailbox.

Oh

- Dear Brie, I wanted to

give you my favorite camera

to pursue your love of photography.

Every photo will tell a story

and the world will become

clearer when you first

see it through a lens.

All my love, mom,

- Why's the door unlocked?

I tried calling you

Brie.

- Brie.

Camera's gone. Told that girl,

- I am a friend of your father.

- Is my dad coming?

- He's on his way. On.

- What is your name?

- My name is Charles. Ben,

- Can you take me to my dad?

- I am sorry. Sorry. I'm

sorry. I can't do that.

You need to find cover

and get more and more.

- Mr. Bennett.

- They're not all innocent.

Some of these animals

are as evil as humans.

If given the opportunity, a bear

or a wolf would rip us apart.

You look very cold.

Why don't you come into my cabin with me?

- No, it's okay. My dad's really close.

- I'll see you found my bag.

- I'm sorry.

- I'll show you where my

cabin is. Come on then.

Let's go

- Get back here.

You can hide, but I'm gonna find you

come.

- Don't be alone in those just

Mr. Bennett, are you dead?

Yes. My dad said you

were k*lled by a moose.

- It wasn't those that

- Was the monster.

- Its naming. Is he? When we go,

- How do I protect myself from it?

- Keep your heart from evil. Evil.

- Is it gonna k*ll me and my

- Dad?

- I must scale down, down.

- Mr. Bennett, please don't leave me

- Cold.

Scared. I see

bearing down on me.

Heat on my back, cover in my tracks.

They're hunting for me.

The eyes, the shadows When you sleep,

the lurk

beneath inside.

Be

cold down

on heat on my back.

My, they're hunting for me.

I The eyes and the

trees, the shadows. When

inside your head be coming for me.

- Daddy,

put this on.

Come on. I gotta get you to the house.

Wait, come

- On.

I got you. I got you.

Let's rest over there.

- Gonna

- Sit

- Here.

- What's wrong?

- I'm looking for the monster.

- There is no monster. Don't worry.

You're hallucinating because of the cold.

Look, we're only five

miles from the house. Okay?

I can get you home. We'll get

you warm. Make it all better.

Just like when you were little.

I'm gonna put you on my back

and I'm gonna carry you.

Are you ready?

Okay, come on.

- Alright, let's go

some hot tea.

Okay?

- You don't have to worry

anymore. You're safe now.

How do you feel?

- Thank you.

- Did you find the guy

that tried to k*ll me

- Who tried to k*ll you?

- Some guy followed me in the woods.

He must have found me from the road.

- I didn't see any signs of

anyone else in those woods.

How'd you get away?

- The monster k*lled him.

- There is no monster, Brie.

It's just some chump preying on kids.

If there's someone

dangerous out in the woods,

we need to catch them.

- I spoke to Charles.

- Charles who?

- Charles Bennett.

- Look, Bri, you were

hallucinating out there.

That's what the body does

when it gets that cold.

- No, dad, it was real. He

wasn't k*lled by the moose.

He said he was k*lled by the monster.

- What's this monster called?

- Charles called it a wendigo.

- Brie. I just think you need more rest.

You need to clear your mind.

I'm gonna call the sheriff

and tell him we have a

lead on this convict.

That's why I rushed home.

I heard it on the news, and then I'm

gonna go out looking for him.

- You can't leave me alone.

There's a monster in the woods.

I'm telling you the truth.

- I'm gonna go call the sheriff.

- I can't stop thinking about

how it was almost k*lled.

- Don't worry. The sheriff's on his way

over to look for this guy.

- He was eaten. He was ripped

to pieces. I saw the blood.

- He's not gonna find anything.

- I believe you. I'm gonna

reach out to a cryptozoologist.

See what we can find

out about this monster.

There he is.

- Sheriff. I came as fast as I could.

- If he comes to my door, can I sh**t him?

- Do what you have to do.

If the opportunity presents

itself, not many volunteers

with these temperatures,

I'm gonna search the woods

and see if I can find

any clues or the body.

By this time, I doubt anyone

could have survived this cold.

I'm a one man show tonight.

- I have some coffee waiting

for you. If you come back,

- Have a good night.

- He's gonna be a while.

In the meantime, your deal.

Let's play some blackjack.

- Hit me.

- I am Stan.

All right, let's see your cards.

- Blackjack.

- Oh, see?

Everything's back to normal.

I got a smile on your face.

That was quick.

You with that

- Coffee Now?

- Can't survive that. Don't worry.

It's just the coyotes.

They're running through the

yard again. Just gimme a second.

One more for good measure.

- Why was there a knock

if it was just coyotes?

- They sounded like a

knock. They were just

scratching at the door, I think.

- Why'd you sh**t twice?

- Well, I'm a little rusty.

I missed the first shot.

I made sure I got him on that second shot.

- I'm tired. I think I'm gonna go to bed,

- Okay?

Okay. Love you too.

- I'm losing my freaking mind.

- Redford County non emergency

line. How can I help you?

- This is David Clark is the sheriff in.

- He is off for two days.

- I just wanted to follow up

with him about last night,

see if he found anything.

I think I found something

he might wanna see.

- I can leave him a detailed message

and have him call you back.

- Please do that.

- Is there anything else

I can help you with?

- No, it's okay. I'll

try calling him later.

- Well, I still note that you called.

- Thanks.

- Have a good day.

- This is what I saw.

- I don't think you're

crazy. I do believe you

saw something out there.

- It's not just something.

It's a monster and it k*lled that convict

and it almost k*lled me.

- What else can you tell

me about this monster?

- I don't know much about it,

but I do know that it

had plenty of chances

to k*ll me, but it didn't.

It was everywhere I looked in the woods.

It even grabbed me once,

but it never actually hurt me.

Almost like it was

stalking me like a wolf.

- How large is this thing?

- I don't know.

I didn't have my glasses,

so it was hard to tell.

But it didn't seem like

it was as big as you.

- I promise you. I was gonna call the

cryptozoologist. I think it's done.

- Thank you for believing me.

You know when I was out there believing

that you were gonna come for me is the

only thing that got me through.

- I knew you would be

alive. I never gave up hope.

- The wendigo is something

of a legend, cannibalistic

and supernatural.

It is described

as a humanoid creature

covered almost entirely

in white hair.

It is also said of a heart made of ice

and for this reason it is strongly

associated with the northern.

The first account dates

back to around 1616

and from then to the present day, most

of the stories remain similar

and come from Native American culture.

Many stories explain that

only the men were eaten,

not women,

but in every account it

is said to draw power

for each person.

It kills growing stronger

when it feeds on its victims.

Many American tribes describe it

as a winter spirit that

it could be summoned

in extra cold temperatures

if a human with an evil heart

or a taste for cannibalism

and pass through tribal land.

Fortunately for you,

your entire county was once tribal land

and the weather there is often

more extreme than in more geo

geographical areas.

There is a high possibility

that it is out there.

- If it eats humans. Why

didn't it k*ll my daughter?

- Then it was attracted

to something else rather

than your daughter.

That means it is searching for more power,

a more satisfying meal.

- How do I get close to it

- Since it does have some

human characteristics?

Perhaps you can sneak up on it.

I wouldn't approach it directly.

Story says they will throw

rocks, ice, snow, trees,

anything it can to stun

you long enough for it

to eat you alive or otherwise.

- How do I k*ll it?

- Nothing is recorded in reference

to what can k*ll it.

One case advised that

many tribe members had

to cut it numerous times.

I dunno how accurate that is.

- Can I just use a g*n to k*ll it?

- Maybe a b*llet would be easier.

I wish I had more for you.

I hope I was able to help you with this.

If you need anything else, call me.

- Will do. Thank you for the information.

I have something to tell you. What's

- Wrong?

- I wasn't sh**ting at coyotes last night.

I shot the monster.

- He was here at the house

and you didn't tell me did you k*ll it?

- I shot it twice,

but when I went back to clean

up the mess, it was gone.

- So it is real.

I told you and now it's still out there

because your b*ll*ts didn't work.

- They do work. I saw the

blood in the snow this morning.

I hit 'em center mass twice, so he's hurt.

- What are we gonna do?

- We aren't doing anything.

I have to go look for it.

- No, you absolutely cannot.

If something happens to

you, what will happen to me?

- We can't live here in peace

with a monster around the house.

- No. We'll just wait it out.

When the spring comes, he'll

either melt away or leave.

- I spoke with Mr. Meyers a

cryptozoologist this morning.

He gave me a little bit more

information about the monster.

He sent an email over. You

can read it if you want to.

- I would like to read it

and make sure you're

not missing any details.

Dead. You don't have to leave.

- Why

- Not

- Bri?

I can't hear you. Bri, go

to your room. Lock the door.

Come on. Come on.

- Ready? - Open the door. Take

this radio. If you need me.

Call me. I'm heading to the

woods. Keep your door locked.

- Dad, is that you? I hear

a bunch of noise downstairs.

It's not me.

- Are you there? Can you

hear me? Are you okay?

I'm here.

- I might not be the best shot.

I'm damn good with a knife.

You can't live without your head, can you?

- I just don't think we're gonna find it.

- Just take a breather. Gimme a minute.

You are right. Maybe we're not gonna find

it, but maybe we will.

- I hope it still works.

- Let's find out.

- It still works. All my

pictures are still here.

- What's wrong?

- There were two of them.

- Lemme see that.