In the movie House on Rockingham, Mya is introduced as a caring young girl who once had a sister named Elyse. Tragically, Elyse was abducted at a tender age, an event that left a deep scar on the family. The memory of that day haunted her father, who was never able to recover from the trauma.
Especially since the abduction happened right before their eyes. After her mother’s death, Mya took on the responsibility of managing their home and caring for her father. She worked as a house cleaner, hoping that in doing so, she could uncover any clues about her sister’s sudden disappearance.
Mya’s search for peace leads her into something much darker (Photo: House On Rockingham/Leomark Studios)While saving for her college education to pursue nursing, Mya’s financial situation became even more strained when she received an eviction notice. This forced her to look for an affordable place to stay, and that’s when she heard of Matt.
He offered her a spacious room in his house on 630 Rockingham Street in exchange for her cleaning services. This arrangement appeared to be a perfect opportunity for Mya, and curious about Matt’s offer, she contacted him to arrange a visit.
Upon arriving at Matt’s house, Mya immediately felt an unsettling atmosphere. The house stood out with its red-painted exterior and the front yard cluttered with dead leaves and bare trees. Inside, the house was filled with bizarre collectibles, including creepy toys, puppets, miniatures, and clowns.
To make matters worse, Matt himself gave off a strange, eerie vibe, which only intensified when he gave Mya a sad clown doll as a gift. The actor, Dave Juehring, delivered a spot-on performance with his unsettling look, from his odd eyes to his unsettling demeanor and crooked smile with yellow teeth.
Despite the eerie surroundings, Mya met Eileen, Matt’s sister, who had once lived in the house. Eileen welcomed Mya with open arms, offering her help in settling into her new room, which was Eileen’s former room.
Mya appreciated the warmth and kindness and felt relief in finding a place where she could live without the constant worry. She was glad she decided to move in.
Why Emily Wanted Mya to Leave
Once Mya settled into Matt’s house and began living downstairs, strange noises started occurring late at night. Initially, she dismissed them as simple rat noises, but as the sounds continued, her suspicions grew.
There was also Matt’s peculiar instruction for her to clean every part of the house except the basement, which left Mya uneasy. Her friend, Emily, came to stay with her and immediately felt uncomfortable in the house, particularly around Matt, who unsettled her.
Mya brushed off Emily’s discomfort, thinking it was just her being dramatic. However, the strange smell that lingered in the house made Emily uneasy, especially during her showers. Emily felt a sense that someone was watching her, and even noticed a foul odor from the water.
Mya, however, chalked it up to the old age of the house and assumed that she just needed to make adjustments. After all, she was staying for free, so she thought she could tolerate it. One day, when Mya was out cleaning, Emily stayed behind, and that’s when something odd occurred.
Emily went looking for Mya and found Matt staring at her from a distance. Matt then asked Emily to come to his room to help him move a dressing table, which terrified her. When Emily entered Matt’s room, she was shocked to find it filled with toys, including toy trains, which seemed highly inappropriate for an adult man.
Inside the room was also a locked door, further piquing her curiosity. However, being in such proximity to Matt, who made strange comments about her appearance and innocence, was more than Emily could bear.
She felt trapped and wanted to leave, but before she could, Mya came in and rescued her from the awkward and frightening situation. Matt casually remarked that he would find another opportunity to ask for Emily’s help, which sent a shiver down her spine.
Emily quickly begged Mya to move in with her for her safety, but Mya refused, dismissing Emily’s concern. Mya believed Emily didn’t understand the value of the opportunity she had, so she sent her away. Emily, feeling helpless, left the house, and Mya continued to live there, undisturbed.
What Mya Uncovered
Even though Mya’s initial doubts about Matt and Eileen were brushed aside, she couldn’t shake the feeling that something was wrong with them. They appeared harmless on the surface, but Mya couldn’t ignore the nagging suspicion that there was more to their story.
Not every welcoming smile means safety (Photo: House On Rockingham/Leomark Studios)One day, when no one was around, Mya decided to go through the basement to uncover any clues about the strange noises she had been hearing. Her search led her to an old film roll, and after having it developed by a photographer friend, the images left her horrified—photos of young girls, including her sister, taken without their knowledge.
It dawned on Mya that Matt and Eileen were responsible for her sister’s abduction. She soon discovered that Matt and Eileen had worked as painters and construction workers in the local area. Growing up, they had been isolated and without children to interact with.
As Eileen reached adulthood and found that she couldn’t have children, she and Matt resorted to abducting young girls to fulfill their desire to have children of their own. Matt had even mentioned wanting to sell the house and leave their dark activities behind, but Eileen wasn’t ready to stop.
Determined to put an end to their twisted scheme, Mya set out to find the missing girls and put an end to it all.
The Chilling Conclusion of House on Rockingham
In the final moments of House on Rockingham, Mya discovers two young girls locked in the basement. One of the girls turns out to be Emily, Mya’s friend! Mya tells the other girl to run to the neighbor’s house and call the police, while she tries to find her sister.
Tragically, Mya’s sister is already dead, along with several other girls who were victims of Matt and Eileen. Meanwhile, Matt, overwhelmed by guilt and despair, decides to end his life by taking sleeping pills. Just when it seems like the nightmare has come to an end, Eileen bursts in, armed and furious.
She confronts Mya, furious that she exposed their darkest secrets. But Mya, driven by the need for justice, picks up a knife and slits Eileen’s throat, finally ending the reign of terror and avenging her sister’s death.
