a group of people standing around a bonfire in the snow

The scene opens with a close-up of the villagers gathered around a warm bonfire, their faces flickering in the orange glow. The camera slowly pulls back, revealing their mixed expressions of fear and curiosity as they whisper stories to one another. The angle shifts to a wide shot of the group, framed by the dark silhouettes of trees, adding a sense of isolation and tension. The camera then cuts to a distant, low-angle view of the rumored old mansion at the edge of the forest. The imposing structure looms in the shadows, its broken windows and cracked walls barely visible through the swirling mist. The atmosphere is eerie, with the mansion's silhouette casting an ominous presence. A quick flashback-style cut transitions to a high-angle shot of a lavish Christmas party in the mansion’s grand hall, with guests in vintage attire dancing under twinkling lights. The joyful scene is abruptly interrupted by a shift in lighting, turning cold and silent. The camera zooms in on the now-abandoned hall, with cobwebs cove