City of Exotic Beasts.

Summary

The scene unfolds in a mourning hall where villagers gather to pay respects to the deceased, Hua Zi. Officer Huang participates in the rituals, observing the somber atmosphere filled with wailing mourners and a makeshift band. As he converses with Sister Fan, he learns about the deceased's family, noting the absence of the daughter-in-law, whose identity remains a mystery. The narrative shifts to a banquet where villagers feast, but tension arises as Wang Zikai recklessly eats, oblivious to the danger. As the group contemplates the timeline of events, they realize they may be trapped in a time loop, leading to unease when Wang Zikai vomits a mass of writhing worms, signaling something sinister at play.

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