At the Door (2018) Movie Script

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...

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!

Come on,

it's not funny!

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.

Sam?

Make me a baby.

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