MSC 2022.  Who? Where?  MSC Colleges.

MSC Colleges, Downlands, Chevalier, Monivae, Daramalan. In the past, they were staffed by MSC priests and brothers and were boys’ schools. From the 1950s, there was an increase in lay staffs, and by 2000, lay principals. Each school is a separate incorporated entity with its own Board of Directors. The Education Members’ Council (EMC) act as the Company Members for these companies.

Downlands, Vince Carroll, past student, is present part-time in 2022, the rest of the time supplying on Bathurst Island.

Chevalier, Gerry Burke, past Chevalier student,

John Franzmann, past Downlands student

John Mulrooney, past student and former Principal. Chaplain.

Monivae, Ted McCormack is resident but his ministry is parish supply.

Daramalan, no MSC resident, some Chaplaincy work from Kimi Vunivesilevu, parish priest of Kippax.

Bob Irwin, seen at the top of this post, has been present in recent years, especially some months at Monivae during 2021 lockdowns.

10^th June, Noel Mansfield MSC, 55 years ordained (after a 7 years’ delay), a very happy day.

10^th June 1967 was an ordination day for the Province but more significant than usual.  Noel was teaching at Monivae at the time. His ordination had been put on hold ( he was ready for 1960) because of Noel’s experience of epilepsy in 1958. The Vatican saw this as an impediment but changed its stance in the mid-1960s. (The change was attributed to Venerable Francis Liberman, Spiritan priest: Libermann suffered from epileptic seizures, which prevented his ordination for nearly fifteen years. It was only when these seizures ceased in 1841 that he was able to become a priest.)

Noel was to have 55 years of priestly ministry teaching in schools, at Chanel College in Rabaul, at Daramalan, doing the Siloam program at Heart of Life, years of ministry in Adelaide, Hindmarsh and Henley Beach. He has retired to Kensington, to St Joseph’s.

A reminder of the oft-told anecdote:

There was a famous story from Hamilton on the day of his First Mass, June 11^th, a story which he recounts. Noel used to do a radio broadcast each Sunday morning in Hamilton, comment on the previous days’ football matches. The radio compere announced to the public that Noel would not be doing his usual broadcast because ‘yesterday Brother Mansfield became a father

Noel has recounted his life story in his books, From Dawn to Dusk and Will I Go Blind? (both available from Coventry Press: check with the Coventry Press site to obtain these books).

Former Chief Justice Gerard Brennan, RIP – and condolences.

Gerard Brennan died on the eve of the 30^th anniversary of the Mabo judgment which put an end to the policy of ‘terra nullius’. Justice Brennan wrote the lead judgment on the Mabo case and land ownership. He was 94.

Our condolences to his family, Frank SJ and his brothers and sisters.

Our condolences to our First Nation people who rejoiced with the judgment and with the changes of 30 years and who mourn Gerard Brennan.

As MSC, we are proud that he was a past student of Downlands College, as is Frank.

The day after his death, Frank was on the panel of ABCTVs Q&A. He was able to remind us of Justice Brennan’s long commitment to native rights, assisting in the war crimes tribunal on Manus Island after the war, in the NT in 1973 on land rights, experiencing rights movements and legislation in Fiji, all serving as preparation for the Mabo case.

May he rest in peace.  

And with Nelson Mandela.

"What are you looking for?" (John 1:38) Spread the word! 

After last year’s retreat, online and face-to-face, there is another retreat (in Vietnamese) which will be held in July.

We look forward to having you both online and offline.

THE GERMAN LESSON

Germany, 2019, 125 minutes, Colour.

Ulrich Noethen, Tobias Moretti, Levi Eisenblatter, Tom Gronau, Johnna Wokalek, Sonja Richter, Maria Dragus, Louis Hofman.

Directed by Christian Schwochow.

The initial setting is 1943, World War II in Germany. However, the place is a north-west island of Germany, the North Sea, isolated, no visible Nazi insignia, the small community dominated by the local policeman, a rigid man in his interpretation of orders coming from Berlin.

The film is based on a well-known German novel by Siegfried Lenz.   the film is to been directed by Christian Schwochow who, in recent years, has directed episodes of The Crown, adapted a Robert Harris novel, Munich, with Jeremy irons as Neville Chamberlain, and explored fanatical political stances amongst the young, Je Suis Karl. He has a very strong cast, led by Ulrich Noethen as the policeman, Tobias Moretti as a local artist who comes under government suspicion when art is deemed subversive, and a strong performance by a young actor, Levi Eisenblatter, as the policeman’s son, harshly dealt with by his father, and who has a fascination with the artist and art.

The film works very well as a portrait of a closed community, past bonds and friendships, past rivalries, but the constrictions of government edicts and the intrusion of the state on the artist as well as the consequences for the young boy and divided loyalties.

The story does move forward to the postwar period, the young boy has now grown up and is in juvenile detention, the consequences of some of his activities on behalf of the artist. He is humiliated, interned, confined to a cell. He is also been commanded to write his memoirs, especially focusing on the theme of Duty, something his father tried to instil in his son.

World War II stories continue to be of interest to a 21^st-century public – and this is a different perspective on the war.

1. The title? Symbolic?
2. Germany, 1943, the coast and islands, the Northwest? The village, homes, the countryside? The contrast with the postwar period, the village, the same? The institution, interviews, tests, writing? The musical score?
3. The opening, the focus on Siggi, age, the lesson, the significance of Duty? Siggi unable to write, the commander and his attitude, talking with city, commanding him to write, his being in the classroom? Going to his cell, stripped, examined, the effect on him?
4. The flashbacks, the dramatising of his writing, sometimes returning to the classroom, but the gradual development of his relationship with his father, duty, his relationship with Max?
5. The family, at home, Jens and his role as the policeman, his sense of duty, the letter of the law, the war situation, his responsibility, orders communicated, his fulfilling them? His relationship with his wife, his oldest son going to war, the daughter and her sense of rebellion, Siggi as the youngest, and his sister caring for him? The episodes of their being together, joy in each other’s company? At Max’s, getting drenched by the rain? Sigg and his father’s attitude, the punishment and the caning? His expectations of his son?
6. Max, the friendship with the father since they were at school? The two wives and courting? Max as an artist, the visuals of his paintings, the themes? The authorities considering art degenerate, his art, its being confiscated? Max’s reactions? Siggi his reactions and concealing the paintings?
7. The meal sequences, the two friends, Jens and his standing his ground, the tension at the meal?
8. Siggi, his visits to Max, his father’s interrogations, Max teaching him to paint? Siggi confessing?
9. His sister, her deciding to leave, the effect on Siggi?
10. His brother, serving in the war, deserting, shooting himself in the arm, Siggi helping him, Max helping, his father discovering him, out in the dunes, the confrontation, his father’s denunciation?
11. The authorities, coming to confiscate the paintings, the authority and his comments on painting, Max, the resignation, the reaction of his wife? Siggi and his reaction?
12. Siggi taking the paintings, burying the paintings, returning, digging them up?
13. After the war, everything returning to normal, the father resuming his role as police chief? His family?
14. Siggi, his father’s attitude, his being in the institution, writing his memories, the sense of Duty – and his satchel with so many volumes of his memories?

CAGED BIRDS

Switzerland, 2020, 118 minutes, Colour.

Marie Leuenberger, Joel Basman, Jella Haas, Pascal Ulli, Bibiana Beglau.

Directed by Oliver Rihs.

This title is evocative but the original German-language title is more striking, Until I Die or am Free.

A rather sombre story focusing on two quite disparate characters whose lives intertwine. The setting is German-speaking Switzerland at the end of the 1970s and into the 1980s (and, ultimately into the 1990s). There is quite some protest against brutality in prisons.

The film is based on actual characters and events.

The first character is Barbara Hug, a lawyer who takes on cases defending prisoners, stating that Switzerland itself is a prison. She has her own personal difficulties, especially a case of a male-functioning kidney which requires medication and treatment, her walking with a stick. However, she can be a fiery person, defending her clients even as she collapses to the floor.

The other character is Walter Sturm, son of a wealthy industrialist but alienate it from him and protesting against him (and disowned by his father). He has become a thief, wily, shrewd, but frequently arrested and incarcerated. However, he also has a talent for escape, and a national reputation for his many escapes. The audience sees him initially getting out of jail, disguised as a policeman, moving through a strong protest, commandeering vehicles, stealing briefcases of documents – which, he offers to Barbara.

They travel to Germany to meet with some of the leading protesters, who have been violent in protest during the 1970s but who are trying to find alternative methods. There are quite some emotional complications with the group. The German-language title of the film is that of a biography that Water writes while in prison.

Matters do not quite work out as they, or we, might have anticipated, a number of disappointments, moments of disillusionment, touches of tragedy.

1. German-Swiss production? German Switzerland, the 1970s to the 1990s?
2. Based on actual characters? Their portraits, interactions, heritage?
3. The title, the original title of Walter’s book, Until I Die or Set Free?
4. The prison situation in Switzerland, the comment that Switzerland itself was a prison? The picture of police, prisoners, treatment, solitary, hunger strikes, physical abuse?
5. The focus on Barbara, legal background, relationship with her mother, kidney ailment, foot crippled? Her causes, Switzerland is a prison, her collaboration with Roger and Felix, tensions in the office? Her defence of Heike, the encounter with Meret? The later connections? Her encounter with Walter, his complaints about prison, muesli? The encounter with him, in the park, the documents, her using them to rouse public opinion?
6. Walter, his background, wealthy industrial father, his rebellion, his father’s denunciations? A thief, prison, his numerous escapes, escaping during the protests, from the window, the uniform, driving the police vehicle, with his documents, getting through? Further escapes, his pride in escaping? His philosophy of life, for freedom?
7. The contact with Merit, travelling to Switzerland, the difficulties with Barbara at the border, feigning an attack? Meeting with Meret and the other protesters, Heike? The recognition of Walter, proving himself, opening the safe? The group, Meret and her SS father and her rebellion? The young women? Walter and his relationship with Heike? Eventually breaking down, her provocations, his ousting her?
8. Walter, the background of robberies, the bank, his partner, the injury to the elderly teller, his trying to support her? His time in jail, getting out?
9. Barbara, her physical condition, supportive of Walter, working with him, urging him to write his book? His being in prison, her visits?
10. Roger, his work with Barbara, Felix, her ousting him, but his meeting her later, Roger still working with her?
11. Walter, the escape, the protesters setting him free? Travelling to Spain, on the beach with Barbara, trying to get her to float in the Walter? His turning on her, going back and going to prison again? The treatment by the guards, the hunger strike, Barbara visiting, urging him to write? His completing his book, the publication?
12. Defying Barbara, the impact on her?
13. 14 years passing, Barbara, her mother, the previous visits to her doctor and his advice, her being willing to have a transplant? Walter, free, his visit, the muesli, writing the note, bringing the flowers? Back to prison?
14. The end, contrast, life and death, freedom, Walter asphyxiating himself, Barbara getting the new kidney, swimming in the water?

TOP GUN MAVERICK

US, 2022, 130 minutes, Colour.

Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connolly, Bashir Salahuddin, Jon Hamm, Charles Parnell, Monica Barbaro, Lewis Pullman, Jay Ellis, Danny Ramirez, Glenn Powell.

Directed by Joseph Kosinski.

It seems that everybody thinks that this is a top sequel – and it is breaking box office records. Which is a phenomenon in itself, insofar as the original Top Gun came out in 1986, 36 years earlier! While there is always younger audience for an action film, with this sequel, it means that those who were, say 20, in 1986 and now moving toward 60! But they are moving towards the cinemas to enjoy this sequel.

Of course, there are some naysayers, especially those who would like to put Tom Cruise in his place. However, this sequel establishes what Tom 23’s place in cinema history is, a career which began in 1981, established himself as a popular star, (at times) that he could act, Born on 4 July, Magnolia, but that he could be an action hero, everybody knowing that he does his own stunts, with his Mission Impossible series. So, a very high place in popular cinema. And, here he is, almost 60 at the time of Top Gun Maverick’s release.

So, what has been Mitchell, Maverick, been doing over 36 years! He has not risen in the ranks, seemingly content with his work, seeing him initially trying to break Mach 10 as the film opens, defying a cranky commander (Ed Harris). But, he has his supporters. And he is surprised to be asked to come back to instruct the popular, ultra self-confident young Top Guns, for a particular mission, destroying a nuclear reactor in the desert situation rather like the unnamed Iran.

Maverick does get a chance to go to the local bar and to meet a past girlfriend, Penny (Jennifer Connolly) which does give the occasion for some dialogue to fill in a bit of detail of what Maverick has been doing, as well as some flashbacks to the original film (and a reminder that Meg Ryan was in Top Gun).

There are also plenty of photos to remind us of the first film, Val Kilmer, Iceman, now in command, but unwell, a cameo from Val Kilmer himself, unable to speak but with a special effects contrived voice. There are photos of Goose (Anthony Edwards), and some drama with his son, alienated from Maverick because of his father’s death. This will be the central conflict but, of course, ultimately resolved. Miles Teller plays the son and he is up against the ultra-vain Hangman (Glenn Powell) in rivalry for positions in the raid.

So, plenty of drama and interactions, a severe commander (Jon Hamm), training, rehearsals, dogfights to prepare for the raid. And, whether you are a fan or not, you have to admit that the raid itself, the effects, the planes and flight, the exciting editing, mean that we are engrossed. And, when we seem to have got our money’s worth, there is another 15 minutes of exciting action as a bonus.

Popular consensus would indicate that it was worth the 36 years wait!

1. The impact of the film itself? As a sequel? The touch of the mystique? Tom cruise, iconic, the character of Maverick and his action?
2. The box office, the film reviews – welcoming the sequel? The gap of 36 years? The potential audience of older viewers in 2022?
3. Audience appreciation of the original film, from the 80s, the young men and women, top guns, skills, pilots, action, risks, deaths? Heroes, bonding, romance? The musical score? The ethos of the 80s?
4. Tom Cruise nearing 60, appearance, fit, doing his own stunts? Smile, charm on screen? His character of Pete Mitchell, codename Maverick, in retirement, the screenplay filling in what he had done over the decades, the relationship with Penny? Loner, on his bike? The testing of the Plains, the commander stopping the testing, Mach 10? Achieving it? His being summoned to instruct the younger generation? The severity of the commander? His support from his team?
5. Maverick, in the bar, meeting Penny, the past relationships, ringing the bell, paying for the drinks? Is listening to the young generation, their bravado? Bradshaw, memories of abuse and his death, Bradshaw’s resentment, Maverick holding him up from entering training, the wishes of his mother? The setting up of the resentment and antagonism?
6. The mission, the explanations, the diagrams, a country like Iran, nuclear reactor, hidden, the mountains, the risks, the dangers, the weapons? The explanation of the mission, the details of the training, the pilots in pairs, 12, the group to be whittled down? In action, their reaction to Maverick? The dogfights and his defeating all of them, their having to do the push-ups?
7. The relationship with Bradshaw, the discussions, his own skills, the contrast with the smugness of Hangman? The other members of the group, Phoenix and the female presence, Bob the seeming nerd, the other members? Their skills?
8. Relaxing, the bar? The contrast with the authorities, the commander quite humourless? Disapproving of Maverick?
9. The date coming up sooner, the need for training, the techniques, targeting, steep climb and the physical effects? The testing, Mavericks choices, including Bradshaw as wing man? Hangman not being included?
10. Maverick, taking the plane, showing that the mission could be achieved and on time? His being appointed leader of the expedition?
11. The details of the operation, the flights, the dangers, counter-attack, the targeting? The pace and editing for the film and audiences sharing the excitement? Maverick down? Bradshaw’s reaction, his return?
12. The achievement of the mission but the extra film bonus for more action, Maverick on the ground, threatened, the helicopter, Bradshaw destroying it, on the ground, taking the enemy plane, the getaway, the steep rise, radio contact?
13. The achievement, the bond between Bradshaw and Maverick, each saving each other’s life?
14. Maverick, settling down, Penny, her daughter, his reputation and achievement?

MAIGRET

France, 2022, 90 minutes, Colour.

Gerard Depardieu, Jade Lebeste, Melanie Bernier, Aurore Clement, Herve Pierre, Clara Antoons, Pierre Moure, Anne Loiret, Andre Wilms.

Directed by Patrice Leconte.

All crime fiction fans know who Maigret is. He is up there with Poirot and Miss Marple. But, especially beloved in France, the creation of author Georges Simenon.

Over the decades, there have been film versions of the Maigret crime dramas as well as television series. (The most recent Maigret was, surprisingly, a very subdued and serious Rowan Atkinson.) This time it is another French icon, Gerard Depardieu, even larger than he used to be, an imposing screen presence, in his early 70s. His Maigret seems to be rather world-weary, life-weary, having experienced many disappointments, but committed to his work as police and as a detective.

In many ways, this is a straightforward mystery, investigation, running for just 90 minutes. But, it is well written, opening with the victim, her unexplained behaviour, conflict, her mysterious death, murder. And the screenplay invites us to enter by identifying with Maigret, looking at evidence, noting clues, following them through, step-by-step, nothing spectacular here. Rather, the painstaking and patient detailed work.

The design and colour palette of the film indicate the setting, the drab immediate post-war Paris.

We are introduced to a number of characters, a young woman who resembles the murdered woman, Maigret eventually discovering where she lived, her roommate, leading to a visit to a film set, to a social engagement party, to the young businessman and his protective mother.

It is not that Maigret does it all on his own. He does have two very loyal assistants who do a lot of the footwork and interrogations. There are also discussions with the coroner, with judges.

But, Maigret does live in a rather dark world, at times literally dark or at least shadows. He has a supportive wife who understands him and is patient. He has had to give up his smoking and pipe for health’s sake. And, we realise that his preoccupation with solving the death of the young girl brings him back to the death of his own daughter, aged 20, and visits to her grave.

There is some excitement at the end when Maigret creates a set-up which is meant to startle the killers and get a confession – which it does.

So, if you are a fan of Maigret, Gerard Depardieu offers an interesting interpretation. If you like detective work, then this is quietly thorough. And if you like French cinema, the director, Patrice Leconte, is a long time veteran director (The Hairdresser’s Husband, Moensieur Hire, Ridicule).

1. The continued popularity of Inspector Maigret over the decades? The work of Georges Simenon?
2. The period setting, the post-World War II period, the touch of the drab, dark and shadows? Costumes and decor? Homes, clubs, wealthy socials, streets and departments? The musical score?
3. Audience expectations of Maigret, past performers? The presence of Gerard Depardieu, age, bulk, suits, coats, hats? Giving up the pipe? His age, the touch of the world-weary, life-weary? The visits to the doctor and their advice? The support of his wife? The significance of the death of their daughter so young, his obsessions, investigating?
4. The basic situation for investigation, the introduction to Louise, her age, going for the fitting, the dress, the accessories, her drinking at the bar, going to the social, her appearance, the hostile reaction? Her being found dead in the street, stabbed and bleeding?
5. Maigret, his quiet methods, following the leads, the development of the case and the leads, his not speculating, just enquiring? Building up his case? No information about the dead girl, following leads, finding her accommodation, some background? Fiddling with her hair? Seeing Betty, the discussions, her misinterpretation, escaping, the later encounter, setting her up in the apartment, the landlady and the cooperation, getting information? The encounter with Jeanine? The follow-through, the acting, going to the studio, more information about Louise, that the film studio?
6. The information about the engagement party, Jeanine and deceptions, finding the truth, going to visit the fiance, his mother, his reactions?
7. The setting up of Betty, with Jeanine, the fiance and Laura? The sexual experience, Betty’s reaction?
8. Maigret, weary, not eating or drinking much, discussions with the doctor, the autopsy, discussions with the judge and his case? Past friends? His two loyal assistants and their doing interrogations? His visit at home, with his wife, her support? The visit to the cemetery?
9. The confrontation with the family, setting up Betty to be dressed like Louise, at the party, the reactions? The revelation of the truth? An accident, the family. Warning the police, the mother, her strong mindedness, possessive of her son, the past and her fickle husband, her son’s sexual propensities, her decision to stab the body and leave it in the street, the son calling the police?
10. The aftermath, Maigret going to the cinema and seeing the scenes with Louise and her loneliness and isolation? The farewell to Betty going home to her family? And his continuing his work – with a touch of weariness?

THE BOB’S BURGERS MOVIE

US, 2022, 104 minutes, Colour.

Voices of: H.Jon Benjamin, John Roberts, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, Kristen Schaal, David Wain, Zach Galifianakis, Kevin Kline, Larry Murphy, Gary Cole.

Directed by Loren Bouchard, Bernard Derriman.

Bob’s Burgers has been a very popular television show, 11 seasons to date beginning in 2011 and with the feature film in 2022. However, there are vast audiences who know nothing of the television series. This film is for the fans but with the hope that others might be attracted to follow Bob and his family.

Any animated television show with families will obviously be associated with The Simpsons, although this series comes 20 years after The Simpsons. There are also other television series like Family Guy, King of the Hill, Beavis and Butthead… The fans consider Bob and his family superior.

The film takes up Bob, rather laconic in his way, making the burgers and their shop, working with his wife Linda. The have three children, Tina the oldest, pondering questions of attractions two boys. There is also the son, and the little daughter, Louise, who covers her head with a wig. The characters remain much the same age throughout the series – and the voice of the wife and of Tina are by male actors.

There are some well-known actors in some of the roles, Zach Galifianakis, Kevin Kline, Jenny Slate.

After meeting the members of the family, we find a crisis where they owe money to the bank which is unwilling to extend the repayment of the loan. Suddenly, there is a huge sinkhole outside the front of their store. Discussions involve their landlord, his shady brother who has been in jail, and their lawyer. In the meantime, a character is murdered – with a little memorial set up on the pier. Bob and family then decide to go to the pier to sell burgers to try to repay the debt.

There are all kinds of zany happenings, imaginative use of all the attractions on the pier as well as going into basements, the old entertainments at the pier which had been built over.

There are suspicions as to who the murderers are especially with the two older brothers planning to escape to Cuba. However, the true murder is revealed. But, it is the three children who spend their time following the clues, getting into all kinds of scrapes and adventures, building up to a confrontation.

So, the material is familiar enough, an opportunity to see the family in action (and, surprisingly, their bursting into song now and again), a murder mystery and its solution, some action and comedy (and some more adult comedy lines).

THE FOREST

US, 2016, 93 minutes, Colour.

Natalie Dormer, Taylor Kinney, Yuho Yamashita, Eoin Macken.

Directed by Jason Zada.

The forest is in Japan, a forest noted for those intending to commit suicide to enter into the forest and die. This is also the subject of Gus van Sant’s Sea of Trees. In fact, this film was made entirely on location in Serbia. It has an international cast led by British Natalie Dormer, American actor Taylor Kinney, Irish actor Eoin Macken and many Japanese actors led by Yuho Yamashita as the guide.

The film takes as its theme the strong bond between identical twins, each having a sense of what is happening to the other even though distant.

Natalie Dormer place Sarah, her twin sister Jess having moved to teach in Japan but Sarah sensing there is something wrong, flying immediately to Japan, going to the forest, encountering characters who warn her, but then finding a sympathetic American journalist, played by Taylor Kinney, who offers to accompany her into the forest along with his guide, asking her for material for an article that he would write.

There are some ominous early sequences. And Sarah is absolutely determined, wilful, headstrong, certainly not wanting to take any advice. She stays the night in the forest, the journalist staying with her. Then all kinds of mysterious things happen, ghostly presences, the schoolgirl who knows the missing woman, Sarah pursuing her into the forest, falling down a deep hole and finding mysterious caves… She becomes rather paranoid, especially about the journalist and turns on him.

As with ghost stories, there are all kinds of visual spectres. And, at times, it is difficult to know what is really happening or what is happening in Sara’s head. Eventually, she discovers her sister – but the screenplay does not go according to audience expectations, and something of a grim ending.

1. The title? The Japanese forest? For suicides? Ghosts and spirits? The Japanese tradition?
2. The visuals of the forest, during the day, trees, paths? During the night? Sinister aspects, Sarah falling down the hall, the caves and the ghosts? The musical score?
3. The theme of identical twins and their bonding, sense of each other’s presence?
4. Sarah, memories of the past, the grandmother, the parents? With Jess? Growing up, their separate lives and careers? Sarah and her relationship with Rob?
5. News about Jess, in Japan, Sarah’s sense, the decision to go to Japan, the encounters, the language, trekking through the forest, finding the inn, the Japanese girl and her warnings? The bar, the encounter with Aiden, his charm? Journalist, writing about the forest? Offering to accompany Sarah, and his guide? Her agreement?
6. Setting out, the day, Sarah and her anxiety, concern for Jess, calling out? Going beyond the boundaries? The bonding with Aiden, his interviewing her, taping her? The decision to stay, the guide and his warnings, Aiden deciding to stay? The night, the darkness, the noises, Sarah and sinister presences? Her going into the forest, the schoolgirl and her warnings, transformations as a ghost? Pursuit, falling down the hall, the caves, more ghosts? Calling out, rescued by Aiden?
7. The suspicions of Aidan, the directions for travel, his explanations? The heart, the knife, trying to set the electricity going? Sarah and her reaction to him, attack, forbidding him to use her stories, deleting them from his phone?
8. The door, the basement, the attack on Aiden, stabbing him, his dying?
9. Beyond the door, the memories of her father, the struggle, her injured hand, hallucination of the lice? The encounter with Jess, Jess running away? Sarah trapped in the house? Jess escaping, freedom and rescue?
10. The Japanese guide, his concern, the search party in the night, Rob coming to join?
11. Jess saved, Sarah dead, Jess having no sense of bond with her dead sister?
12. Audiences, Japanese mythologies, credibility, audiences believing in this ghostly behaviour?