[theme music]
-Hi.
I'm Toby.
I'm just a regular student.
Well, I was before I got zapped.
Now, I'm some kind of science genius.
The only problem is, Elizabeth is too.
[school bell rings]
-I heard she was at the shopping mall.
-Guys, don't believe everything you read.
Nadine Sterling in Sandy Bay.
No.
-It says here.
She's in town making a new movie.
-A new movie in the "Squirrel" series, "Squirrel 4." It's
supposed to be even scarier than "Squirrel 3." Although,
"Squirrel 1" was my personal favorite.
-Nadine Sterling is coming to our school.
-No way.
-Apparently, she wants to go to a normal school while she's
in town.
-Wow.
-That is so grounded and down to Earth for a media
superstar.
-Really, Verity, life's too short for this.
-Excuse me, that's mine.
-Oh, whatever.
How old are you anyway?
Hero worshipping mindless bimbos?
I mean, please.
Acting doesn't exactly require intelligence, does it?
-I guess we'll see how smart she is when she gets here.
-Really?
You'd believe anything.
She'd never come here.
Hollywood stars don't go to normal schools.
They have on-set tutors.
-Nadine Sterling will arrive later today.
-Nadine Sterling?
-Try to treat her like a normal person.
-But--
-Settle down, settle down.
I know you're all excited, but let's try not to go overboard.
-Exactly.
It's not like she's a Nobel prize winner.
She's just a movie star.
-A drop-dead gorgeous one.
-And incredibly successful.
-Successful at attracting morons.
I mean, does anyone actually find those pathetic horror
movies scary?
-Are you kidding?
They're scary as.
-In fact, they're the fourth highest-grossing franchise in
Hollywood history.
But I'm glad to see you're unaffected by
her stardom, Elizabeth.
That's why Miss Hammer has selected you as school captain
to show Nadine around.
-What?
-Hello, I'm Nadine.
-Welcome, Miss Sterling.
I'm Miss Hammer, principal of Sandy Bay.
-It's nice to meet you.
-And this is Elizabeth Hawke, our school captain.
Can I just say what a great honor it is to have you here
at our humble school?
-Thank you, Miss Hammer, but I really don't want to be
treated like a superstar.
I just want to be like everyone else, you know-- a
normal student.
-That must be hard.
-It is.
Hollywood life is so unreal.
I--
I just want to get a feel for what it's like to be average--
well, like you.
-I hear that your latest movie is based on the story of a
young local woman.
-Violet Strickland, yes.
-Well, I think it's fantastic that a person of your profile
is visiting Sandy Bay.
I think you will make a wonderful Violet.
-Thank you.
-Miss Sterling will only have time for a few questions.
-Yes.
-Um, hi.
Is it true Violet was murdered on her wedding night?
-Yes.
People suspected her fiance, Tyrell Prendergast.
He also vanished that night and was never seen again.
Yes?
-Is it true your filming at the actual house where Violet
was murdered?
-That's right.
Oh, it is so creepy there.
Violet's ghost is rumored to haunt the house
to this very day.
Yes, Elizabeth.
-Are we actually going to do any schoolwork today?
-In a very real sense, we are, Elizabeth.
Filmmaking is full of all sorts of practical scientific
applications.
-I seriously doubt that, sir.
-Hey, can we check out the set?
-I'd really rather not if you don't mind.
-Quiet, please.
I'm sure Nadine is far too busy to take you all on set.
-Oh, actually I'd love to.
-Good work, Russ.
This is going to be so cool.
Hey, you should go and say "hello" to her.
-Me?
Hello, like, one and one?
I don't think so.
A guy like me would never have a chance with a chick like
Nadine Sterling.
-Russ, don't be so hard on yourself.
-It's never going to happen.
I'm not rich.
I'm not famous.
I don't even have a tan.
[laughter]
-You all right?
-I'm--
wha--
I--
-You could damage yourself doing things like that.
-What have you got that for?
-In case we see a ghost.
-Waste of time.
-What did you want to come for, anyway?
-No reason.
-That's the window Violet's rumored to be thrown from.
-Except her body was never found.
-How does that work?
-It was a dark night.
A full moon.
-Oh, please.
-Neighbors heard raised voices coming from upstairs.
Then a ghastly screen, falling down, then a thump.
-But when they invested, there was no one there.
And Violet and Tyrell Prendergast
were never seen again.
-Would you listen to yourselves?
She probably just ran away.
-People swear they've heard Violet's voice
coming from the house.
-And some people have seen shapes up in the--
-Come on.
There has to be a rational explanation.
Everything has a scientific basis.
-Not necessarily.
-Oh.
The actress has a theory on science.
Fascinating.
-Yes.
I believe there's some things that science can't explain.
Like love.
-Love?
-Did someone say love?
-It's so dark in here.
-Is that Violet?
-Yes, that's her.
And Tyrell.
-She looks so sad.
-Come on, I'll introduce you to our director.
-Of course, Nadine, honey.
If you want to show your new classmates
around, by all means.
-We won't get in the way.
-Hey, anything you want, kiddo, you just call.
-Thanks, Rex.
You're a legend.
And here's the ballroom.
-You mean, this is where Violet Strickland was thrown from.
-Yes.
Elizabeth, can you hold this while I
look for a light switch?
-So if there was a ghost, this is where it'd be.
-Don't be an infant.
There are no ghosts.
-I don't like this place.
-People say the ghost of Violet still walks this very
room.
-You don't seriously believe that.
[ghostly howl]
[scream]
[laughter]
-It's all fine, Elizabeth.
It's only me.
-Thanks, guys.
BOY (OFFSCREEN): Amazing.
-I didn't think you'd actually get scared.
-What?
Don't be ridiculous, I wasn't scared.
-I was so scared.
It looked so real.
-Yeah, I've got it all on tape.
-You were so freaked, Elizabeth.
-I wasn't scared.
Well, I wasn't.
-Well, it's just a special effect, guys.
Thought you'd all pick it as a trick.
I didn't think anyone would actually get scared.
-Turn that off.
-Here, I'll show you how it all works.
-Scared?
I'll give you scared.
-But she's a Hollywood star.
-Nobody embarrasses me and gets away with it.
-Be careful with my camera.
-I'll just sample the voice in.
-Of course, Nadine, honey.
If you want to show your new classmates around--
-And with a little modification--
-Hello, Nadine, honey.
It's me.
[beep]
[phone rings]
-Hello?
DIRECTOR'S VOICE (ON PHONE): Hello, Nadine, honey.
It's me.
We've had a few technical problems.
We need you for a reshoot tonight.
-Tonight?
But I'm eating with friends.
DIRECTOR'S VOICE (ON PHONE): Sorry, kiddo.
No other way.
-All right.
I'll be there.
DIRECTOR'S VOICE (ON PHONE): See you then.
-Got to work, hey?
-Yeah.
But maybe if you want, you-- you could come watch.
-Really?
I'd love that.
[spooky music playing]
-Where's everyone?
-Maybe they've called it off.
-They probably parked out the back because
they'd be in shot here.
-Wasn't there a full moon the night Violet disappeared?
[owl hoots]
-Ah!
What was that?
-It's an owl, Russ.
-That's not good.
Owls are a sign that bad things are about to happen.
Everyone knows that.
And why are there no lights on?
-The crew black out the windows for certain lighting
effects inside.
-Oh, right.
I knew that.
[door creaks]
-Hello?
Rex, are you there?
Is anyone here?
[door creaks closed]
-OK, what's going on here?
-Right.
This is silly.
Someone is playing tricks.
Rex, is that you?
That's it, I'm going home.
-I think that's wise.
-It's locked.
That's weird.
Must've been deadlocked.
It was probably just the wind.
-You think you're scared now?
Get this.
[groan]
-OK, is that the wind?
-More like the groans of the undead.
-Relax.
Guys, there's got to be a rational explanation.
Nadine, is there another way out?
-Um--
yeah, a back entrance.
-You two stay here.
Sasha and I will go and--
-Split up?
Is that wise?
-We'll be back soon, OK?
-Ah, Toby.
So predictable.
-Do I have to do this?
-Of course you do.
Here, put this on.
-What is it?
-It's a speech modulator.
It'll Changed the tone of your voice.
-Oh.
-Yeah, I've got an earpiece here too.
-What's that?
-Relax, it's only my introtomic space modifier
spray, perfectly harmless.
Hurry up.
Perfect.
Now, try the voice.
-This is Violet Strickland.
-Should we be looking for a different way out?
Um, Toby said to stay here, so I think we should stay here.
[creak]
-What's that?
Why is it doing that?
Whoa.
-Russ, get a grip.
It's got to be a special effect.
Someone is playing games.
-But how can you be so sure?
-It's all done with wires, look.
[screaming]
-Come on.
-But-- but--
-Just run, Russ.
-It's locked too.
Whoever did this didn't want us to leave.
-Toby, look.
-Follow.
Follow.
-Let's find out what's going on.
-Are you kidding?
She looks just like the girl in the photo.
It's Violet Strickland.
-There she is.
-Follow.
Follow.
-Follow.
Follow.
-Toby, please.
Why are we following a ghost?
-There's no such thing as ghosts, Sash.
-If there's no such thing as ghosts, then how did it do
that?
-I don't know.
But I'm planning on finding out.
-The door.
Where did it go?
-I'm ready, Elizabeth.
Who am I again?
-You're the ghost of Tyrell Prendergast.
-Right, gotcha.
-This is getting stranger and stranger.
There's someone else involved here, and
it smells like Elizabeth.
Quick, Sash, grab me any small piece of metal you can find--
coins, jewelry, anything.
-What do I say?
-I think it's best if you don't say anything.
-But Verity gets to talk.
-Yeah, and you don't.
[crackling]
-All right.
I'm detecting lots of recently installed electronics.
-That thing detects them?
-Yep.
And they definitely weren't put here by a film company.
Verity, we have less time than we thought.
Nadine's in the ballroom.
Go.
-That's it, the end of the line.
There's no way out.
GHOSTLY MALE VOICE (OFFSCREEN): Yes.
There is.
-You can get out.
-The same I left.
-The same way I left.
[screaming]
-Ha.
Who's scared now?
-Now, with a bit of luck, I should be
able to control this.
[beeps]
-Garth, are you in position?
-Yeah, I'm almost there.
-Let's get out of here.
[screams]
-The ghost of Tyrell Prendergast.
-Um, yeah.
Boo.
-Oh, no.
Don't improvise.
-Nice shoes, Tyrell.
-Thanks.
I got 'em real cheap too, at--
oops.
-Come on.
-Imbecile.
-It's not very nice to be thrown out of a window.
That's what Tyrell found out.
-But it was you who went out the window.
-Hmph.
Oh, no.
That's where everyone's got it all wrong.
Tyrell planned to steal my fortune.
But he didn't kill me.
Oh, no.
I killed Tyrell.
[screaming]
-No.
No.
[screaming]
I knew it.
NADINE (OFFSCREEN): Please.
-Put them down.
-You are such a party pooper.
-Russ.
-What was that?
-Uh, nothing.
Just keep floating, Russ-- if that's your name.
-How did you know my name?
-I just did, all right?
-That doesn't sound very ghostlike.
-We're going to die, Russ.
Do something.
Please.
-I know what's going on here.
-Please don't hurt us.
-It's OK, she won't hurt you.
No one is going to hurt you.
Go.
That's it.
Let us down right now.
You won't like what I'll be forced to do if you don't.
Down.
Now.
-Now, Elizabeth.
RUSS (OFFSCREEN): I said now.
-All right, it was fun while it lasted.
RUSS (OFFSCREEN): I said now.
[screaming]
-Russ, you did it.
Violet listened to you.
-I can be a pretty persuasive guy.
-You are so petty, Elizabeth.
NADINE (OFFSCREEN): You saved us, Russ.
You made her disappear.
-It was nothing.
Actually, yeah.
That was pretty darn scary, but--
I mean, it was life and death.
But I just did what any red-blooded guy would have
done when--
-I think we should give them some privacy.
-Sorry, Elizabeth.
I didn't know what to say.
-Really.
What was all that about Violet killing Tyrell?
What made you say that?
-You told me to say that.
-No I didn't.
I was dealing with Toby.
-I heard a voice.
If it wasn't you, then--
-Verity?
[screaming]
-Sash, it was a trick of the light.
-Come on, you saw what I saw.
-It's been educational being here.
-Well, I'm glad you enjoyed being normal for a day.
-Well--
yes, kind of.
-But you're not finishing the film.
-Not just yet.
We've rescheduled.
-That's Hollywood talk.
-I'm getting them to rewrite the screenplay.
I'm doing Violet's real story, the story of how an innocent
young woman took revenge on her wicked husband.
-Wonderful.
-I heard Violet likes it.
And Russ, my hero, it's all thanks
to you -Well, I--
I have--
-What was that all about?
-Don't know, Miss.
It's a mystery.
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