The Jack in the Box: Awakening

I trust the money is on its way.

Mm.

Here it is.

The oldest Jack in the box...

ever discovered.

The original

Jack in the box.

I believe this is the very one you've been looking for.

Yes.

This is the one.

Finding it wasn't easy.

This box was linked to a murder case a few years back.

Some nut in Hawthorne drove its value on the black market

through the roof with his... ghost stories.

Some sick-minded collectors would bleed themselves dry

to get their hands on a thing like this.

Thankfully, none of them have pockets

quite as deep as yours.

This will be a wonderful addition

to our vintage toy collection.

It will take pride of place.

Mr. Huxley, can I ask you not to smoke that in here?

You can ask all you like,

but I don't take orders from the help.

Do as he says.

Or that briefcase will get a whole lot lighter.

I'm no servant.

You sure fooled me.

He'll get what he deserves.

I'll put this on display.

Leave it.

I wish to be left alone now.

All right. I'll take it down in the morning.

Can I get you anything?

Goodnight.

Goodnight.

Sleep well, Mother.

Keys.

Keys!

It's quite a sight, isn't it?

It certainly is.

It always takes them a lifetime to open these old gates.

We'd break into Fort Knox quicker.

Here we go.

Welcome, Amy.

Thank you.

You must be Edgar. It's a pleasure to meet you.

This place is incredible.

It certainly is.

I often forget how lucky we are.

This has been home to Mother and I for 20 years.

I'm not used to luxuries.

She never spares expense.

Is your mother here?

I'd really like to thank her for the opportunity.

She won't want to be disturbed.

She's been bed bound for some time now.

That's awful.

She has osteosarcoma. Cancer of the bones.

The agony she feels with each movement, it's uh...

I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.

She's been seen by every doctor, every expert we could find.

She was given roughly six months to live.

That was five months ago.

But I'll never give up on her.

She's a fighter.

I'm sorry. Where are my manners?

Please, come in.

Your duties here are all focused on

the general upkeep of the manor.

Mainly cleaning and ironing.

I'll brief you every morning

with the tasks for the day ahead.

Your room is on the first floor.

The floor is shared with your colleagues, Janet and Frank.

My mother and I occupy the top floor.

We don't charge for the room,

or even any meals you're provided with.

You are treated in many ways as one of the family.

All we ask in return is that you follow our rules, strictly.

Have a read.

I, uh, I think you'll agree the role pays quite handsomely.

Quite?

A nine o'clock curfew?

No one comes in or out of those gates

from nine PM onwards.

I don't fancy your chances over those 10-foot walls,

so please, make sure you're on this side of the gates

at sunset and we won't have a problem.

Well?

Welcome to Rosewood Manor.

Good morning, Mother.

Oh, my god!

Mr. Huxley is dead.

How?

Who did this?

This box, Edgar.

It's not what you think it is.

It was built to contain something not of this world.

A demon.

By opening the box,

I have released it.

And if it gets what it wants,

it has the power to rid me of my illness.

I will be healthy once again.

What does it want?

Six sacrifices.

And I will live.

This is insane. This is insane.

I need your help.

Edgar.

None of the staff are to leave the grounds.

You must keep them here by whatever means necessary.

To die?

It needs five more victims.

You must bring more to the manor.

I'm not sure I can do this.

We've done the impossible before.

You're stronger than you know.

Will you help me, Edgar?

Of course I will.

You know that.

Is anybody there?

You've gotta help me.

Mr. Huxley?

You've gotta help me outta here!

I'm begging you, have mercy.

Open the box, Edgar.

Why should I help you?

Have mercy. I'm begging you, have mercy.

Let me out, Edgar! Now!

Let me out!

It won't open!

Let me out!

The person whom you're trying to reach

is currently unavailable.

Please leave your message after the...

Come on.

That vase was only worth about a grand.

Don't worry. I'll tell Edgar I did it.

I've been here way to long to get kicked out now.

Thanks.

I'm Janet, by the way. I'm on housekeeping duty, too.

Frank. I'm the chef.

It's great to meet you both.

So, everything all right so far?

Yeah. So far so good.

Where's the house phone?

I just, I can't get any signal anywhere

and I could do with making a call.

What?

Uh...

Yeah, there's no house phone here.

And honestly, good luck getting a signal,

'cause I've tried many times.

I just, I need to call my boyfriend.

Well, my ex.

Is there a computer here? I could send an email.

Nope.

There's no internet, either?

Welcome to the 1800s, lovely.

He's out of sight, out of mind.

It's a blessing in disguise.

Trust me.

Check.

Oh, come on.

I've got you cornered. It's all over.

Can I have a go?

Please do.

I'm not very good at this chess lark.

Let's see what you got, city girl.

Oh, you're just gonna run around the board

all night, aren't you?

I'll be honest, you didn't strike me as a chess player.

Why?

Well, you don't meet many attractive chess players.

Thanks.

There wasn't much else to do but play games,

growing up in an orphanage.

When I started beating the adults,

out-thinking people twice my age,

it gave me the belief that I could plan an escape.

You escaped the orphanage?

But I came straight back the next day.

Why?

I just needed to prove to myself that I could.

From that point on, I was no longer afraid

of where I'd end up.

I took comfort knowing that if I ended up

in a bad situation with a family that mistreated me,

I could find my way out of anywhere.

Checkmate.

Yes!

I think she's gonna fit in just fine around here.

Don't you?

- Come on! - Shh, keep your voice down.

I hate those creaky floorboards.

Are you sure they didn't see us?

Yes. I'm sure.

Shh.