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The story then shifts to young Kim White, who embarks on her college journey in a new city. Opting to move in with her best friend Izzy, an aspiring actress, Kim faces disapproval from her parents, who are wary of Izzy's troubled past with substance abuse. Undeterred, Kim proceeds to their new apartment where they encounter their unsettling landlord, Ronin. He warns them to steer clear of the basement, planting seeds of curiosity and dread.