The Funeral Vision

At a quiet funeral in Haidesville, the local preacher's eulogy for Eric Thompson slowly warps into a sinister trance.  His eyes glowing red, he ominously declares: "Thirty years is up, Ty" In a nightmare flash, the cemetary erupts - Eric's coffin bursts into flames, ash rains from a red sky, and the town's broken welcome sign dangles by a single chain.  Ty jolts back to reality - was it a dream, or a warning? As familiar faces arrive and subtle tensions brew, it becomes clear: something ancient has returned, and the curse is awakening.

Tone:  Midsommar in a Southern Gothic setting