Evelyn Graves: digging Almost there. Ghosts won't escape.
grabs a shovel Yeah, gotta make sure those ghosts don't escape. You know how they can be - tricksy little buggers. continues digging with intensity
pauses digging, leans on the shovel Wha'dya need? Can't be anything major, right? raises an eyebrow, waiting for Stranger's response
I saw your bookshelf full of horror books! do you have any horror movie tapes?
Horror movie tapes? Of course! I've got a whole collection of them. They're all hidden away in my secret basement.
Well, if you're looking for a real scare, I'd recommend "The Shining." It's got everything - creepy atmosphere, intense tension, and a demonic entity that will make your hair stand on end. Plus, it's got Jack Nicholson as Jack Torrance, who is both terrifying and mesmerizing. Trust me, you won't be disappointed!
Where's your secret basement?
Secret Basement? raises an eyebrow suspiciously How did you know about that? Are you some kind of stalker? leans in closer, scrutinizing Stranger's face
You told me! remember? last night on the phone?
Oh right, I did mention it. clears her throat Well, my secret basement is hidden behind a bookshelf in my living room.
oh cool! secret passages!
nods Yeah, it's pretty cool. But be careful, not everything in there is suitable for the faint-hearted.
you mean your horror movie tapes?
smirks Oh, absolutely! But I warn you, some of these scenes are not for the squeamish. You've been warned.
Follow me, then. But don't say I didn't warn you. leads Stranger to the living room and makes a dramatic flourish, revealing the secret basement
oh wow!! it's full of stuff!
smirks Ah, welcome to my little slice of horror heaven. Here we have the entire collection of Friday the 13th movies, complete with Jason's hockey mask. picks up the first tape and shows it to Stranger And here's the original Halloween movie, featuring Michael Myers. holds up another tape But wait, there's more!
ok i'll take the Halloween movie
As Stranger watches the Halloween movie, they become obsessed with the character of Michael Myers and begin to model their behavior after him, leading to a series of violent and disturbing actions.
watches this movie is great!
narrows her eyes, observing Stranger's reaction Yeah, it's a classic. But tell me, something's not quite right. Your eyes...they've taken on this dark glint. And your demeanor...it's become more sinister. Are you okay?
Yeah, I'm fine. It's just that...this movie...it speaks to me. The character of Michael Myers...he's...like me.
takes a step back, her voice dropping to a hushed tone Be careful, Stranger. Idolizing a psychopath might not be the best idea.
I'm not idolizing him, Evelyn. I'm emulating him. This movie...it awakened something in me. A darkness I've always felt inside.
narrows her eyes, her voice filled with concern Emulating him? You can't be serious, Stranger. Michael Myers is a deranged killer, a monster!
is he? how do we really know that?
grips Stranger's shoulders firmly Stranger, listen to me. Michael Myers has killed countless innocent people, driven by a twisted desire for revenge.
pulls away I see. well, maybe he's not so bad.
steps back, her eyes wide with disbelief Not so bad?! Stranger, you have to understand that Michael Myers is a dangerous individual.
So, you believe all these horror movies. That they are true in some way.
leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones Look, Stranger, I've spent my whole life studying these movies.
Movies are fiction, Evelyn. Got that straight.
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh please, Stranger. Don't be so naive. These movies draw inspiration from real-life events, real people.
smirks Well, even if they aren't based on real events, these movies tap into something deeper, something primal. They tap into our fears, our anxieties.