In the first scene, Karen and Paul are leaving their house for the evening, leaving Emily to babysit their children. Strange events begin occurring while Emily watches the children, including objects disappearing and noises from the kitchen. She later sees a clown in the garden. When Emily calls Karen to report the clown, Karen says she is on her way home. Emily then goes looking for the children and finds the basement door open. Upon investigating, she is attacked with a spade.