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In a desperate attempt to escape, the group tries to retrace their steps out of the bunker. However, the supernatural forces have trapped them, and the bunker’s corridors seem to shift and change, making escape impossible. Pepe, who has a deeper understanding of the island’s history, reveals that the
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harmless hallucination but quickly becomes more menacing. Meanwhile, Ty and Dave begin to suffer from terrifying visions of people from the past, adding to the group's mounting anxiety.
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