Incident in a Ghostland

| 2018

Directed by: Pascal Laugier

Main Plot

Incident in a Ghostland follows the story of a mother and her two daughters who experience a traumatic home invasion. After moving into a secluded house, they are attacked by intruders, leading to a harrowing night that leaves them deeply scarred. Years later, the daughters, now adults, struggle to cope with the psychological aftermath of that fateful night. One daughter, who has become a successful author, returns to the family home, where she confronts her past and the horrors that occurred. As the narrative unfolds, the film explores themes of trauma, fear, and the impact of violence on family dynamics. The line between reality and hallucination blurs, creating a tense atmosphere as the characters grapple with their memories and the lingering presence of their traumatic experience. The story builds toward a chilling climax that reveals the extent of their psychological scars.

Characters

  • Crystal Reed plays Beth, a horror writer who returns to her childhood home where she confronts traumatic events and battles to save her sister from malevolent forces.
  • Mylène Farmer plays Pauline, the mother who fiercely protects her daughters from a traumatic home invasion, shaping their future and the psychological horror they endure.
  • Anastasia Phillips plays Beth, a successful horror author who returns to her childhood home, confronting traumatic events and protecting her sister from malevolent forces.

Ending Explained

In the ending of Incident in a Ghostland, the narrative culminates in a tense confrontation that resolves the central conflict of survival against the traumatic events experienced by the characters. After enduring horrific abuse at the hands of intruders in their home, the protagonist, Beth, confronts her past and the psychological scars it has left. The climax reveals that the events may have been a manifestation of her trauma, blurring the lines between reality and her mind's coping mechanisms. As Beth faces the intruders once more, she fights not only for her life but also for her sister’s safety. The resolution comes when she ultimately overcomes the intruders, symbolizing her reclaiming of power over her own narrative and the trauma that has haunted her. The film concludes with a haunting ambiguity, suggesting that while Beth has triumphed in the physical sense, the psychological impact of her experiences remains. The ending reinforces the themes of trauma, resilience, and the struggle to confront one’s fears, leaving the audience to ponder the lasting effects of such experiences. The film closes on a note that resonates with the idea that while survival is possible, the scars of the past can linger indefinitely.

Pascal Laugier Drama Horror Mystery Crystal Reed Mylène Farmer Anastasia Phillips