Death Becomes Clearer

The House That Jack Built (2018) dir. Lars Von Trier

Annie can’t even scream. She’s frozen in horror. Her eyes are LOCKED on the sight of her husband’s burning. And what’s more, the ominous STREAK OF LIGHT has returned - now bouncing wildly around the room. Max’s off-screen BARKING has reached an insane pitch. 

We see Steve’s searing reflection in Annie’s fixed pupil. The fire is impossibly violent. Now, at the scene’s shrieking apex, the streak of light settles on Annie - entering her!

You are Paimon, one of the eight kings of Hell. We have looked to the Northwest and called you in. We’ve corrected your first female body and give you now this healthy male host. We reject the Trinity and pray devoutly to you, great Paimon. Give us your knowledge of all secret things. Bring us honor, wealth, and good familiars. Bind all men to our will, as we have bound ourselves for now and ever to yours. Hail, Paimon!