At the Door (2018) - full transcript

Hi! You've reached
Eva Marsh. I can't take

your call right now, but, if you

leave me a detailled message

I'll get back to you as soon as
possible.

Good afternoon, everyone.

To those of you who are
here today, thank you.

Since so many of your
classmates are out sick,

I'm gonna use the
second half of today's

class to hold individual
meetings about your

upcoming projects.

But first, let's
take a look back



at last week's discussion about
composition.

Now that we all know how
to dynamically compose a shot,

let's have a look at how that
applies to portraits.

You're all familiar with classic

portraiture. These are the
kinds of images we see

everyday. But, as we've
discussed,

photography is an art.
Portraits don't have to

limit themselves to commercial
conventions.

Now, tell me, what do we
learn from these images?

What makes them different?

How do we distinguish between
commercial photography

and art?

Yes, Danielle?

Can you please go back to the
previous picture?



There's something about

this picture. I think it's in
the model's eyes

or her smile. It looks like
there's something more.

Hi. I'm Steve Jones.

This is my colleague, Martin
Reed.

Hi. Eva Marsh.

Ms Marsh, you've applied

to the administrative
assistant position. - Yes.

You would be working for Martin,
who is the marketing VP

of the Montreal branch of NRP.
I have to say we were intrigued

when we received your resume.

You don't seem to have
any job experience.

- Well, I've been modelling for
the past ten

years, so that was my main
occupation.

I thought I recognized you. You
were in that ad for Re-

Rejuvenate cream. Yes.

That was me.

- You do realize
that this would be

a much different work
environment than modelling.

I'm fully aware of that.

- And you're ok with this?

Ms. Marsh?

Yes. I'm sorry about that.

Can you please
repeat the question?

- Why are you interested in
this job?

Well, I studied business

in college, but my modelling
career

sort of just happened, so I
went with it.

But, now I'm at a time in my
life where

I need to make choices and
start building my future.

I always thought
your company would

be a nice place to get started.

Must be hard to get modelling
gigs are your age.

Yes.

The job here entails a lot of
data entry, filing,

typing up sales documents,
drafting, things like that.

Yes, I can do that. I love
writing and

I've always been good with grammar and spelling.
I can assure you

I'm very dedicated, you won't
be disappointed.

How well do you handle stress?

Fairly well.

Hello?

When are we gonna talk about it?

It's yours.

Hello?

Yes, of course. Hold please.

Hello?

Yes!

Of course.

I'm delighted.

No, no, no, it's not a problem.

I understand. I'll be there.

Thank you. Have a good evening.

I got the job.

Training starts next week.

They need me to come in on Monday to fill out some paperwork.

That's fantastic news.

See? I told you things were
gonna get better.

And you'll see, this is gonna
do you a world of good.

And you have the weekend to
rest and get ready.

I know this is gonna be a big
change for you...

but I'm here.

I'm here to support you.

I miss you.

We have a disturbing
update on last night's

story of the couple found
deadppin their house.

Althought the deaths of Lana
Smith and Mark Poe were

originally reported to be a case of murder-suicide,
an insider close to the

investigation is
saying it appears the

couple may have been
ill for some time

and there are indications
of cannibalistic behavior.

Again, these details have yet

to be confirmed by detectives,

but it certainly is a bizarre
twist in what is

already a shocking story.

A few weeks after the discovery
of a mutant strain of

the Influenza C virus,

researchers have announced today
that a flu epidemic is in--

Citizens of earth.

You are captivated by

the female human breasts.

Becau--
- Close your eyes.

We call upon the power of the
darkness!

Hey! There he is!
- Hey!

Hey man, long time no see!
- I know, too long!

I was

starting to think you
were ignoring me!

You've been back
for a month now?

Yes, I know, I know. I had
some things to take care of.

Yeah, I can imagine.

Still, it's no way to treat
your best bud!

How was New York?

Good, good. The pictures came
out

okay.
Considering I had to

cut it short and come back.

I should be able to reshoot in a
few weeks if I need to.

I just wish I hadn't gone
in the first place.

Hey, listen man, there's no
way you could have known.

I know, I know. Still, I should

have been here. For Eva.

If I had, she wouldn't be so

depressed.

Is it that bad?

I'd rather not talk about it.

Montreal health officials have confirmed that the recent

flu outbreak has reached pandemic proportions and is officially

the fastest moving
pandemic on record.

Montreal public health
protection department

said the virus is spreading so
quickly that it is now

pointless to count
every individual case.

Henceforth, national health
authorities will only

report on clusters of severe
cases,

deaths caused by a new
virus,

or abnormal clinical patterns.

Emergency rooms in the city are currently operating at a 175 % capacity.

Therefore, unless
infected individuals

fall into a high risk category
such as infants and seniors,

public health officials are urging people not to leave their homes

and to remain calm until the
virus has been contained.

Due to the gravity
of the situation,

Quebec Health Ministry has instituted
a preventative lockdown on all schools

and businesses for the
island of Montreal

and it's surrounding areas.

We are reportedly on the verge
of a public health crisis

and we need the public's

collaboration until we can
regain control of the situation.

Emergency food banks

and medical facilities...
- Hello?

Yes. Yes.

I just heard. I understand.

Thanks for letting me know.

You know, I was actually looking

forward to my first day at work.

I'm sure it's just for a few
days...

It's a safety measure.

It works to your
advantage, doesn't it?

- Please, not again.

Why are you always pushing me
away?

What are we gonna do?

- I won't be in the way.

I can use Jonas' room.

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to...

Come on... I know what you want.

And I know what you want.

The coroner's
report has not been issued yet,

but we are getting
new information

that indicates the
recent string of

unusual deaths in
the Montreal area

might well be
associated with the

viral outbreak we
are experiencing.

I'm hearing from my sources

that extreme anger or
possible brutality

might be a secondary symptom
of the mutated virus

it would be wise to
avoid contact with

any person you think
might be infected

or who is displaying erratic--
- Are you okay?

No.
- Why? What's wrong?

I'm just so scared...

I don't know how to...

What if it just gets worse...

Hey, hey, hey, it's gonna be
okay.

Evert hing's are gonna back to
normal before you know it.

I need you.

Sorry for everything.

For pushing you away...
- Don't worry about it.

Everything's gonna be fine.

No.

I'm coming right back.

It's James!

Howdy neighbor!

Come on in.

It's good to have you over.

Here's to good health!

Hey, hey, hey, careful!

You gotta make eye contact
when making a toast.

Otherwise you run the risk of

suffering seven
years of bad sex.

I didn't know you
were supersticious.

When it comes to that shit,

I don't take any chances!
- Okay.

Cheers!

So, how are you two doing?
Still enjoying your little

love nest?
- Yes. Everything's fine.

You're not wearing your ring.

I forgot to put it back on
after my shower.

Eva got a job.

Is that right?
- Yes.

Yeah, she was supposed to
start today, actually. But,

given the situation...

I guess it will start when
things

calm down a bit.
- That sucks.

Must be hard toget
over things when you just

spend all your time alone here.

Not as hard as pretending
everything's fine.

Music. That's what was missing.

Hey, Eva. You might like the new

novel I'm working on.
- Really?

Oh yeah. It's about betrayal
and deception.

See? It's really about a lonely
housewife

who spends all her time

alone at home.

Until one day,

while her husband is away on a
business trip...

she--
This just in.

authorities have officially
denied rumors that

the current pandemic
is due to the

deliberate release
of bacteria, toxins,

or viruses by any government
agency. Also of note,

with the sudden
increase in reports of

acute violence, it
has been suggested

that blind rage might be
one of the outbreak symptoms.

Therefore, authorities
are urging everyone

to be very cautious
and to report any

suspicious to local authorities.
But, most importantly,

citizens are advised to stay
indoors and remain calm.

We'll bring you more updates

as they become available,

so please stay tuned
to this station.

That sounds nuts.

It's almost like something out

of a zombie movie.

Brains!

BRAINS!

I made you laugh! See that?
I made him laugh!

It's good to make him laugh.
You should try it sometime.

Oh come on...

don't be such a sourpuss!

Humour is

good to aleviate tensions.
And I

think we all need to lighten up
a bit.

Enough!

Eva, please.

Tell me, James.

Do you have someone in your
life right now?

No. But I'm looking.

If you know anybody...

Ah! Still single. That explains
why you

keep shoving your nose in other
people's business.

Please...
- Stop it, Sam!

Is your life so
fucking miserable

that you revel in
people's misery?

Do you get such a sick kick
out of knowing that our life

is falling apart that you have
to come here to witness it all?

You know what James?

You're just a fucking loser.

You're a meaningless drama whore

and nobody gives a shit

about you or your work! No one!
- Eva! That's enough!

James, I'm sorry,
I think maybe-- - You!

You, out of all fucking people,
have no--

James, are you

all right?
You fucking

cunt
Fucking liar!

Get out! Get out!

James What the fuck are you
doing? - Get out!

That fucking bitch...
- Get Out!

I don't want to be sick... I
don't want to be sick...

Calm down, calm down! You're
fine.

I don't want to be sick...
I don't want to be sick...

You're fine!

- Don't tell me to calm down!

How do you know?!
- You're just shaken up.

You need to relax, okay?

He thinks he can just come in
here and pry...

Come, I'm gonna run you a bath.
Let's go.

I'll go get rid of it.

What's wrong?
- I...

I thought...

Nothing.

It was nothing.

Sorry I scared you.

Not to panic, but
we must announce that

this television station and
all its networks

are shifting into
emergency mode and

instituting an
all-channel alert.

Again, this is not a test

This announcement
will be followed by

a list of emergency notification

phone numbers and a blue screen.

We will resume
broadcasting as soon as it

is safe to do so. Stay
safe and stay calm.

Emergency help line,
what is your emergency?

- Hi, I'm afraid
my wife might be

infected. - Is she feverish

or having coughing fits?

No.

- Has she been acting erratic
or been prone to

losing her temper.
- No.

She'll be fine, sir.

- She's been in contact with an
infected person.

What kind of contact?
- Our neighbor was over

he's sick and he coughed
up blood on her.

Did she breathe in or swallow
any of it? - No, of course not.

Sir, I don't see any
reason to be alarmed

at the moment.
Keep a closeppwatch on her

and stay at home.
If anything manifest,

bring her to one of ourppmedical
shelters immediately.

- Can you tell me
what this virus is, exactly?

We're not at liberty to
disclose such information,

but we do have the situation
under control.

What does that mean, not
at liberty to disclose?!

Sir, I need to ask you to
remain calm. - Don't tell me to

remain calm. Our lives are in
danger.

Sir, have you been
feeling feverish? - No.

It's chaos out there my friends.
Death, quarantine, cannibalism...

God is dead.
And if God is dead, that

leaves a void to be filled.

Power vacuums never go unfilled
for long, friends. It's the law

of the universe,
the natural order.

...So it make perfect sense

that our trusted,
chosen leaders,

the power hungry people in grey
I've warned you about...

That they would step in
and take control.

Because that's what
they always do.

We've given them permission.

They have absolute power.

and it's ours fault

They are our elected law-makers.

They decide what's
right and wrong.

They decide who we
go to war against.

They even decide what we can
do with our bodies.

They're essentially, already
God.

Sam!

What's going on?

He was trying to get in. I saw
a man, I think it was James.

You sure?

- You gave him a key when
you left for New York, remember?

He gave it back to me.

- Look, someone was trying
to unlock the door!

Are you sure it was our door.
You know we always

hear the neighbors when
they open their door.

I'm not crazy!
- I never said you were!

Look, I'll make sure nobody
gets in. Okay?

Thank you.

And if you're
paying attention,

you'll see they're not
a God of love, no.

They are a cruel and angry God.

What does God do when
he's angry?

He clears the
deck and starts again.

Come in.

There is no way out.
There is no hope.

Hey! It's
survival of the fittest.

How are you feeling? - Good.

Still a bit shaken up, but

I feel rested.

What are you listening to?
- They've been broadcasting

stories about people
who've been infected

I've been scanning

trying to get
information, but

nobody seems to agree on
what the virus is.

I just want to make sure you're
okay.

I feel fine.

...to assess everyone's
physical state.

We will be taken to
the medical shelters

where we will be exposed
to the disease.

That is if we haven't already
been infected.

in a sicklystate,
all will is lost.

Your body become a compound of
flesh and bones.

Wait, no!

Are you fucking crazy?

It's not safe to breathe
what's out there!

Are you trying to make
sure we're infected?!

I feel like I'm dying.

We're constantly breathing the
same recycled air!

- Oh now you want fresh air!

Since when has getting out of this apartment been such a priority?!

Have you stopped to think for
one second, that the reason

we're not infected is that
we haven't gone outside.

Hey, where are you going?
- This shit is making you crazy!

I'm not gonna let you infect me!

Guess what?

What?
- It's for real this time!

I still have to go to the clinic

this afternoon for confirmation,
but

all the tests are positive!

Oh my God! I'm gonna be a
father!

You really have no idea
how happy you make me!

I can't believe it. We're gonna
have a baby!

I don't want you to worry about
anything, alright.

I won't.

- I'm gonna take
care of everything.

I'm gonna redecorate the studio,
make it into another bedroom.

My studio?

It's the only other room.

Of course. Duh.

Hello? - Hi! You
tried calling me?

- Hi mom!

I have good news!
- Yes.

I'm pregnant!

- Oh honey,

are you sure?
- Yes,

I just did three tests.

No, no, I mean are you sure
that this is what you want?

Of course.

We've been trying for so long.

I know.
- Aren't you happy for me?

Of course, I'm happy
for you, honey.

It's just that I wanna make

sure that you've
thought of everything.

Of your career.

You that it's gonna
take you a while

to lose that baby weight, right?

I mean, you ain't
getting younger.

But my gawd, you're too young

to be stuck doing catalogue
work.

Eva, honey, I just
don't want you to

make the same
mistake that I did.

Look, I won't open the window.
Don't you trust me?

That should do it.

Sam! Get the fuck out of my
room.

Hello? Speaking.
Fine, thanks. How are you?

No, no, it's no problem.

Of course, yes, I'd love to.

I can think of someone.

Yes, I can get someone.
No problem.

No, I can work within those
delays.

Great. Just send
me the information

and I'll make all
the arrangements.

Excellent. No, thank
you very much.

Good bye.
- What was that about?

This is a great gig.

They want me to create

a series of test shots

for a new ad campaign

in New York.

It's part of a whole new marketing strategy merging fine art

and advertising.

They're asking different
photographers to each

create a series that reflects
their own vision

for the campaign.

I have total creative control.
- Wow!

That's so great! I'm happy for
you.

So, when are we leaving?

Well... Given the situation...

- But, I'm not even showing yet!

Why would you do that?

It's just... we works so well

together and you know this
would be good for my career.

I know. I just...

I would rather you
stay here and rest.

There will be other
opportunities.

Better ones.
After the baby is born.

This was our song.

Every time I hear it,
I think of you.

Are you ever gonna tell me what
happened?

Why we're falling apart?

Do you remember how
happy we were?

Mommy?

Hi!
- Mom? I need to talk to you.

What's the matter?
Is the baby okay?

Yeah. The baby's fine.
It's just...

I don't think I can do it.
- Oh, darling,

it's normal to have doubts.
Everything is gonna be fine.

You're gonna be a great mommy.
You'll see.

No, I can't.

- Now, Eva,

stop worrying.

You'll find a way
to get rid of that

extra weight once
the baby is born.

- What?

No, it's not what

I'm talking about.
- Well, what then?

It's just Sam. He's so...

different.
- Well, he's probably just

stressed. That's normal.
- I don't feel like

he's attracted to me anymore.
- Well, you know, I

can understand that if you're
letting yourself go and wearing

those ugly, baggy clothes.
I mean goodness,

put on some makeup.

Everything will be fine.

You just give it some time.

I'm so sorry, mom, I gotta go.

I love you. Bye.

Hi, you've reached Sam,
please leave a message.

Sam.

Something happened.

I'm fine,

but, Jonas...

I lost the baby.

I'm so sorry.
This is hard.

I'm so sorry, Jonas.

Eva!

Eva, is everything alright?
Sam just called.

Fuck.

Oh, fuck. Oh, Shit.

Hello? Yeah, I
need an ambulance.

My neighbor, she's lost
a lot of blood.

I don't know... You need to send

somebody right now.

967 Riverside. It's apartment
417. Hurry!

Eva, everything is gonna
be okay, alright?

The ambulance is coming.

James...

- Doctors says you need at
least a week of bedrest.

You know, you can call me day or night.
Whatever you need, I'll be here.

Thank you.
I'm not doing this for you.

I'm doing this for Sam.

He can never know.

- Oh, he'll know.

He's gonna know everything.

If you say anything,

I'll say that you came on to me.

You snuck in here, in the
middle of the night,

that you raped me.

And that caused me to miscarry.

Jonas...

I'm feeling so numb...

but you have no idea how much I
love you.

I just need some time.

Once this is over,

we'll be so happy together.

And safe.

And I'll protect you...

...and I'll make sure

nothing ever happens to you.

...18... 9

Cholera. 1900. Bubonic plague.

1900. Yellow Fever.
1918. Influenza.

1918. Typhus.

1942.

Malaria.

1957 Influenza.

1961. Cholera.

1968. Influenza.

This current epidemic is our
demise.

Misinformation maintains social
chaos. Social chaos facilitates

genocide. Genocide goes hand in
hand

with modern power.

By keeping us misinformed

they're keeping us in a vulnerable state.
Sam! Right where they want us.

Did
you get the message?

The troops have
marched into the city

blocking an entry or exit point,

keeping the able
bodied in check.

It all makes sense now.

This ingenius plan to gain control over our bodies...
Can you see?

We are their test
subjects, the guinea pigs

of the new world order.

Those who do not fall victim

to their sickness
will join their ranks

and together they will
form a new elite.

The sick are being weeded out

with intricately engineered
biological warfare.

This biochemical stratagem
was planned from the start:

release a pathogen, test its
effects, weed out the weak.

And with the survivors, form
a new, greater society.

Power is a right of seizure, of
possessions,

time, bodies, lives.

In a sickly state,
all will is lost.

Your body becomes a
compound of flesh

and bones that can
be controlled,

that can be experimented with...

Do you understand?

...and optimized to
serve the interest of the new

ruling class. You serve the
needs of the few,

there is no choice, there is no
free will.

Sam!

Sam!

Come on,

it's not funny!
Let me in!

Let me in!

Eva!

So glad you finally decided to
join us.

Eva...

Why, why, why?

When this whole thing started

I didn't know what to make of
it.

Then it became obvious.

This plague

is a sign.

To put us back on track.

When James came here
the other night,

I wanted so badly to be

the one on the receiving end.

Not you.

my sweet angel.

You've already been through so
much pain.

What a blind fool I was.

Isn't it funny

how people always turn
to religion for answers,

when so often the truth is
right in front of them.

Sam! Please...

Sam... I'm not sick.

Sam.

Look at me.

I'm fine.

For all we know, the epidemic
is over by now.

I'm surethe authorities have
managed to contain the virus and

they're just waiting to
announce it.

James was sick.

But I'm not.
Don't you think some

of the symptoms would have
been showing by now?

Please,

untie me.

You

are

sick.

Can you blame for wanting to
keep a little piece of him?

You can't blame me for holding
onto this.

For still loving him.

- I felt so guilty
for abandonning you.

For putting my career before you

and then Jonas.

Think I was somehow
responsible for

your miscarriage.

No, Sam.

Look, no.

I can explain.

You don't understand!

No, Sam, no, no, no--

The darkness in your soul is
starting to seep through.

Sam!

Sam, no!

Our first visitor!

Hey man!
You're all settled in?

Yeah, come
on in, neighbor!

So, do I finally get to
meet the special lady?

- Eva, this is James,

James, this is Eva.
- Wow.

I didn't think it was possible,
but you look even more stunning

in person.
- Thank you!

It's a pleasure to meet you.
- Likewise.

Thank you so much
for telling Sam

about this apartment.
- You like it?

It's perfect.
- Well, I'm glad.

I'll leave you lovebirds to it.

And whatever it is you're doing,

keep doing it.

I don't remember the last time
I've seen this guy so happy.

I will.

"The woman
you put here with me,

she gave me some fruit from the
tree and I ate it."

And the lord God
said to the woman:

"What is this you have done?"

The woman said:

"The serpent deceived me and I
ate."

So the Lord said to the serpent:

"Because you have done this,

cursed are you above all
livestock and all wild animals.

You will crawl on your belly
and eat dust,

all the days of your life."

To the woman, that's you,

"I will make

your pains in childbearing very
severe.

Through painful labor, you

will give birth to children.

Your desire will be for you
husband.

He will rule over you."

Do you still desire me, Eva?

To Adam,

he said:

"Because you listened to your
wife and ate fruit from the tree

about which I told you 'you
must not eat from it',

cursed is the ground
because of you.

Through painful toil

you will eat from it all the
days of your life.

It will produce thorns and
thistles for you.

By the sweat of your brow,
you will eat your food

until you return to the ground.

For dust you are and to dust
you will return."

Now, what do we learn from this
passage?

That I shouldn't blame you,

because you are

flawed.

Since the very beginning,

women have been creating
suffering and misery.

I shouldn't have
let my guard down.

But we can start anew!

There.

Isn't that better?

You see this? This is a dead
thing!

No, no, no, no, don't cry.

We have to destroy to rebuild.

Don't you want to rebuild with
me?

Eva, don't fight me.

I am doing this for your own
good.

Because I love you.

You are

rotten to the core, but I will
help

heal your wounds.

Will you cooperate?

Drink this. Come on.
It's for your own good!

Don't you want us to be happy?

Dammit, Eva.

Drink!

There.

That wasn't so bad, was it?

Sam...

I beg you...

Please help...

Jonas!

Shhh!

It's okay. It's okay.

Oh my God.

No. Stop

crying! It's okay my love,

mommy will be fine.

One more.

One more.

Sam?

Sam?

Make me a baby.