Tak is the source of the vans, which are derived from the cartoon MotoKops 2200, which Seth watches religiously. It also helps keep his mind intact while Tak is in control. Despite his autism, Seth displays a gifted mental strength that is likely the reason Tak was drawn to him in the first place. Seth, meanwhile, is sent into the deep recesses of his mind while Tak is in control and suffers poor hygiene and nutrition as a result of the creature’s neglect. To survive, Audrey took refuge in a mental construct of her creation, modeling her safe place after a favorite retreat. Tak then forced Audrey's husband to commit suicide. Implementing strong mental influence, it later killed Seth’s parents and siblings. Only two residents remain indoors the entire time, seemingly unfazed: Audrey Wyler and her autistic nephew Seth, whom she has been caring for since the death of his family two years ago, remain silent among the chaos.ĭuring a trip to a mining town in Desperation, Nevada, an evil, otherworldly being named Tak took possession of Seth's body after it was released from a mine. Former police officer Collie Entragian directs the affected residents and corrals them into the homes of victim David Carver and veterinarian Tom Billingsley. Two other colorful vans, each driven by mysterious and odd strangers, later appear and kill three more residents. However, an otherworldly force prevents the call from going through. The neighborhood’s panicked civilians run for shelter while author Johnny Marinville attempts to contact the police. Along a residential street in the suburban town of Wentworth, Ohio, a paperboy is suddenly shot by a mysterious stranger in a red van.

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