Shangri-La Suite 2016

The cinematic journey opens by exploring the lives of Karen and Jack prior to their tumultuous entry into a mental rehabilitation facility in 1974. A stark contrast emerges as we learn about Karen’s upbringing in a stable, white middle-class household, while Jack’s childhood is tragically marked by the loss of his mother during childbirth, leaving him to endure the cruelty of an abusive father who instills in him a warped reverence for Elvis Presley.

As the narrative unfolds in the rehabilitation facility, Karen and Jack’s paths intertwine, leading them to fall passionately in love. However, Jack’s infatuation with Elvis soon morphs into a disturbing revelation: the King’s seemingly benign persona conceals a more sinister truth. Convinced that it is his cosmic duty to rid the world of this idol, Jack confides in Karen, triggering a series of events that will forever change their lives.

The turning point for their violent odyssey arises when their doctor grievously violates Karen’s trust, prompting Jack to spring into action with lethal determination. With the doctor and security personnel swiftly dealt with, the couple escapes into a treacherous journey engulfed in desperation, chaos, and relentless brutality.

Their first destination is Jack’s childhood home, where they encounter his friend Teijo, who had clandestinely stocked guns and cash for Jack’s future endeavors. However, upon discovering that the funds have disappeared, tensions boil beneath the surface. Teijo decides to ally with the couple as they head towards Jack’s father’s abode in search of financial aid, resorting to violence when he steadfastly refuses to yield.

In a frantic effort to realize their mission, the trio ventures to a friend’s trailer, eager to extract information about Elvis’s whereabouts and secure access to his hotel. After acquiring the essential intel, they set their sights westward, embarking on a path leading to Los Angeles, where their vendetta will reach its explosive conclusion.

During their travel, Karen confides in Teijo regarding her worries about a possible pregnancy, casting a poignant shadow over the turmoil that envelops them. That night, as Karen grapples with her doubts about killing Elvis, their relationship is severely tested amidst the chaos and violence that has consumed their existence.

Tragedy strikes when law enforcement closes in, resulting in Teijo’s untimely death due to gunfire. In the aftermath, Karen and Jack continue their journey, arriving at the Shangri-La Suite, a beachfront hotel where they finalize their sinister plans to eliminate Elvis. As they relax in their luxurious surroundings, Karen expresses her concerns about her potential pregnancy, and Jack makes a grim promise to entwine their unborn child in his deranged destiny.

The next morning unfolds, and Jack sets off on a solitary mission to execute his long-held vendetta against the King, Elvis Presley. Meanwhile, Karen seizes the chance to pursue her dream of experiencing the magnificent Pacific Ocean, inadvertently encountering Elvis’s wife and daughter. In this brief escapade from reality, she steals a hotel attendant’s car and vanishes from the city, leaving uncertainty in her wake.

As for Jack, his determination to eliminate Elvis falters as he approaches the legendary musician’s suite. Instead, it is Jack who meets an unexpected end at the hands of Elvis himself, who gathers the strength to reclaim his lost brilliance. This momentous event signifies the kickoff of Elvis’s 1974 tour, underscoring his unwavering resilience and relentless love for music.

Karen, on the other hand, is last spotted at a gas station, where an unanticipated reminder of her own mortality surfaces via menstruation. Since then, her fate has remained cloaked in mystery, igniting speculation concerning her ultimate destination. The elusive nature of Karen’s disappearance serves as a poignant reminder of the unpredictable nature of human existence and the unforeseen turns that life can take.