Aftershock

Aftershock

Year: 2013

Runtime: 89 min

Language: English

Director: Nicolás López

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As a devastating earthquake ravages a small Chilean town, a group of unsuspecting tourists finds themselves trapped and fighting for survival amidst the chaos and destruction.

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Timeline – Aftershock (2013)
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1

Traveling to Chile

Three travelers, Gringo, Ariel, and Pollo, embark on an adventure through Chile. They are excited to explore the culture and nightlife of the country, which sets the stage for their journey.

Chile
2

Meeting New Friends

While partying in a club, the travelers meet three young women, sisters Monica and Kylie, and their Russian friend Irina. The atmosphere is lively, and the two groups decide to join forces and travel to Valparaiso together.

club in Chile
3

The Earthquake

As they enjoy another club in Valparaiso, a devastating earthquake strikes. Chaos ensues as people are trapped under debris, and Ariel suffers a horrific injury when he tries to help a bartender in distress.

Valparaiso
4

The First Escape

The group attempts to escape the chaos but are blocked by more falling debris. Fortunately, a cleaning lady from the club leads them through a hidden tunnel, providing a glimmer of hope amidst the disaster.

club in Valparaiso
5

Tragedy Strikes

As they reach the manhole to escape, the group witnesses a tragic accident when a passing truck hits the cleaning lady, killing her instantly. This event adds to the weight of their situation and heightens their urgency to escape.

near the manhole
6

Searching for Help

Once outside, they discover their car has been destroyed in the earthquake. With Ariel's condition worsening due to blood loss, they decide they must get him to a hospital located at the top of a nearby hill.

the streets of Valparaiso
7

Rushing to the Hill

As they rush towards the cart taking them up the hill, a tsunami warning echoes in the air, heightening their panic. They negotiate to get Ariel on the cart, desperate to reach safety.

valley leading to the hill
8

The Aftershock

After reaching the top of the hill, a violent aftershock occurs, causing the cart to plummet back down, leading to the horrific deaths of everyone inside, including Ariel who they had just hoped to save.

top of the hill
9

Facing Looters

Mourning Ariel's death, the group makes their way to a cemetery in search of safety. They encounter a looting party comprised of escaped prisoners, which adds another layer of danger to their already perilous situation.

streets of Valparaiso
10

Gringo's Injury

During their attempt to escape, Gringo is pinned under falling debris while helping the others evade the prisoners. His injury complicates their escape even further, leaving Monica and Pollo to find help.

ruined street
11

Rescue Attempt

Monica and Pollo come across an out-of-control firetruck while seeking help for Gringo. They manage to rescue a firefighter trapped in the cab amid the chaos, revealing the precarious conditions in the aftermath of the earthquake.

street with the firetruck
12

Irina's Capture

As Irina attempts to comfort Gringo, she hears the prisoners approaching. Gringo sacrifices his safety to protect her, telling her to hide, but Irina is soon caught, leading to an inescapable tragedy.

near the cemetery
13

The Assault

The prisoners, enraged and cruel, threaten Gringo and assault Irina. In a desperate act, he throws a rock at the leader, but the retaliation ends tragically with Gringo being set ablaze, resulting in his death.

cemetery
14

Struggling to Survive

Kylie and the others regroup to save Irina, but chaos ensues as the leader's brother attempts to continue the assault. Just when they think they can escape, the leader returns and fires upon the group, tragically killing Irina.

cemetery
15

Final Escape and the Tsunami

The survivors finally arrive at a gated building seeking refuge but face more violence. As they dive into underground tunnels, a series of aftershocks and chaos lead Monica to escape through a hidden passage, only to be confronted by an impending tsunami.

beach

Last Updated: May 12, 2025 at 07:04

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