Slender Man

Nice, easy mile now, warm it up!

- Take your time. - Hurry up!

Aww.

It'd be so much cuter if you were wearing little shoes.

It'd be cuter if he exploded at the end.

- Excuse me. - Bless you.

- You know... - Black lung.

Did you know that pilgrims used to think sneezing

meant you were expelling demons?

- What? - That's why I never sneeze.

I want to keep them all

- in my soul. - Your soul.

If I had one.

Twitter poll.

If you could stay one age forever, what would it be?

- Easy. 21. - No way. I'd be 10.

Oh, no, 10 was the worst, man.

I say, 30. It's like the height of sophistication.

- You? - What about the age we are right now?

I'd like to stay like this forever.

Seriously? I mean, what's wrong with you?

Okay, fine. The age we are right now,

but we could all live in a house together.

Okay, fine. But without Wren, though?

Yeah, obviously, that goes without saying.

Super funny. Like, whoa.

Guys, the dudebros in their natural habitat.

Let's observe, shall we?

Hey, Tom! So, what's the plan tonight?

- Big plans... - Hey.

- It's top secret. - Oh, I see. A circle jerk?

- Hey, Chloe. - Hey, Kyle.

So, what's the big secret?

I mean, I could tell you,

but then, I'd have to kill you.

- Okay, buddy. - Yeah.

Yeah. It's very intriguing.

You guys, I got to go get my sister, but I love you. Bye.

See you later. I'll pick you up tonight.

- I'm sorry. - Bye. It's okay.

Bumped into Coach Sanders today.

Said your 1,600-meter time is really improving.

All that training's paying off.

Nice work, sweetheart.

Did you tell them Delores Constantino quit the team'?

Why?

She's pregnant.

What is she planning to do, now?

She's gonna drop out, and keep the baby.

I assume Wren is gonna be at Katie's tonight?

Yeah. So?

So, what are you guys gonna do?

You know, drink a lot of vodka, and meet guys online.

Funny. Very funny.

- Can I come? - Not a chance.

- You said I could come next time. - I lied.

- Hey. - Hey.

Do you think I could hang out with you guys?

Uh, yeah, not tonight, grasshopper.

Sorry. Maybe next time.

Oh, I wore the shirt you gave me to school.

Got sent to the principal's office.

- Well done, man. Yes. - Hey.

- Hey. - Goodbye.

Bye.

Love me.

Bye, Lizzie.

- Hey. - Hey.

Don't make any noise. It's dormant.

Just another exciting Friday night at the Jensen's.

No? On?

Yeah, it's girl gaze porn.

You know how they have POV porn?

- Yeah. - This one's from our perspective.

- I don't want to see that. - For sure.

Oh, my God.

Do you think she likes that?

- Oh, my God - No!

Oh, God! Once you see it, you just can't unsee it.

What the hell is he doing?

He's probably just looking for another bottle.

- Sometimes, I wish I could just leave. - I know.

Why don't we just all leave? Get out of this stupid town together.

Where would we go?

I have friends in Paris. We could totally stay with them.

What friends? You've never been to Paris.

- My mom has friends there, idiot. - Don't I wish.

I'll just be stuck here forever, in this shithole.

Seriously! No, I think you and Carl would make an adorable couple.

It's "Kyle," and I don't like him.

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Whatever, you know.

But we all know that you wish you were

at their little secret sausage fest right now.

No.

But I do know what their secret is.

Oh, yeah? Do tell.

So, they're getting together tonight at Tom's house

in his garage, to summon Slender Man.

- Creepy. - Who's Slender Man?

Yeah, he's the guy who makes all those kids disappear.

Why have I not heard of this?

That's a much longer conversation.

- Listen. - Troll...

"Slender Man can manifest in a variety of forms.

"Certain accounts speak of a hypnotic power

"that renders his victims helpless to stop themselves

"from walking into waiting arms.

"While his origins and motives are completely unknown,

"he preys upon innocent youth.

"Once you see him, you're his.

"Some he takes, some he doesn't.

"Nobody knows why he takes who he takes, or why he leaves who he leaves.

"But the ones he leaves behind are messed up forever."

All right, here it is. "How to summon Slender Man."

- Guys, we so have to do this. - We actually don't.

Actually.

If they're doing it, we're doing it.

This feels wrong. This feels like

Russian malware-y virus-type shit.

Come on, don't be such a wuss.

"Those who hear the three bells toll

"accept his invitation.

"When you hear the first, you must close your eyes,

"keeping words unspoken.

"If one wants to hear, you must listen closely,

"for they are soft and distant.

"With eyes still closed and mind wide open,

"clear your thoughts and await the second,

"opening your eyes only once you've heard the third."

Hmm.

Are you serious? This is...

Shh!

What a stupid video. Honestly.

Can we do something else?

- Let's watch a movie. - Yeah.

This burial ground dates back

all the way to the Revolutionary War,

which was 1775 to 1783.

In 2004, it was put on the National Registry of Historical Sites,

which was very exciting.

Initially, all of this land belonged to Thomas Clifton,

who left it to the town of Winsford in his will in 1674.

You guys, I threw up twice this morning, before I got on the bus.

Is it Carl's?

Ha. That's hilarious, and also, scientifically impossible.

Have you been having nightmares?

Mmm-mmm.

Have you?

Uh...

About what?

It's nothing, really. It's just that video.

Stronger and more durable, which is also...

Hey, Katie?

Katie, are you okay?

Yes.

Katie? Cut this shit out, man.

All right, we're all prisoners because of you.

So, none of you saw where she went?

- No. - Really?

- Damn it. - I mean, where is she?

Yeah, she still hasn't answered any of my texts.

Why are the police here?

Oh, shit.

You see her'?

Mmm-mmm.

Teenager Katie Jensen was last seen on Wednesday,

during a school field trip to the historic Clifton Cemetery.

As of now, local police have no leads,

but are questioning friends and family members

in hopes of gaining insight into the reason for her disappearance.

Citizens with any information are being urged to contact local authorities.

You should tell me what really happened to Katie.

We never keep secrets from each other.

How would you know'? You don't know that. Do your homework.

Come on, I don't want to talk about it.

It was a boy, right'? You think I'll tell? I'd never tell.

You'd totally tell.

Not Mom and Dad.

Totally Mom and Dad.

Maybe.

Definitely, but you get points for honesty.

So, tell me.

You don't know. Do you?

Just do your work, Lizzie.

- Hallie. - Lizzie.

Fine.

I could stay home alone, you know. I'm old enough.

Physical age, maybe.

Did you hear that?

Hey, Morn? Dad!

Hey, Mom?

Hallie, someone's in here.

Stay here. Okay? Don't move.

Hallie? Hallie, what is it? Hallie...

We called the police!

Katie? Katie?

Police emergency. Can I help you?

Katie.

Katie, you here?

Mr. Jensen?