Captive State

Captive State

Year: 2019

Runtime: 109 min

Language: English

Director: Rupert Wyatt

Sci-FiThriller

Ten years after an alien invasion, Chicago exists under oppressive extraterrestrial rule. Hope is dwindling as the occupation continues, and tensions between the human population and the invaders are high. Gabriel Drummond joins the resistance movement, determined to fight for freedom. However, he finds himself caught in a dangerous game, targeted by a covert force working to eliminate the insurgency and preserve the aliens’ control. Gabriel must navigate complex allegiances and the struggle for survival as the future of humanity is at stake.

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Martial Law in Chicago

In 2019, the city of Chicago is plunged into chaos as martial law is declared due to an extraterrestrial invasion. The Drummond family faces the horror when they realize all exits are blocked and must find a way to escape the calamity unfolding around them.

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Tragic Encounter in the Tunnel

After a harrowing attempt to escape, the Drummond family makes it through one barricade, only to find themselves trapped in a tunnel. Tragically, the aliens attack swiftly, vaporizing the parents and leaving their two sons unharmed but traumatized.

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Life Under Alien Control

Fast forward to nine years later, humanity is now under the dominion of the aliens, referred to as 'The Legislators'. Societal structures have crumbled, and humans are forced into underground 'Closed Zones', cut off from the city above.

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Gabriel's Life in Pilsen

Gabriel Drummond, the younger son of the family, struggles to survive in the impoverished neighborhood of Pilsen. His life takes a turn when he meets Commander William Mulligan, who holds a connection to his past and the resistance fight.

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First Encounter with Phoenix

In a chance encounter, Gabriel interacts with a Phoenix member while selling a hand-rolled cigarette. This meeting sets him on a path that reconnects him with his brother Rafe, the leader of the resistance.

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Warning of the Unity Rally

Rafe warns Gabriel about a planned attack on the Unity Rally at Soldier Field. The urgency of the situation escalates as Gabriel realizes the importance of the cigarette containing vital information for the resistance.

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Evading Capture

As Gabriel attempts to deliver critical information for the Phoenix group, he is confronted by Mulligan, who has been watching him closely. Gabriel cleverly escapes a potentially deadly encounter, seeking refuge underground.

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Attack on the Unity Rally

During the anticipated Unity Rally at Soldier Field, Rafe and the Phoenix group launch a bold assault on alien dignitaries. The attack momentarily appears successful, but citywide lockdowns ensue, as the authorities react swiftly.

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Consequences of Rebellion

In the aftermath of the attack, heightened police presence begins to sweep through the city. Personal losses mount as Rafe is shot and captured, while resistance members Anita is vaporized, and Daniel chooses suicide over capture.

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Gabriel's Arrest and Ultimatum

Gabriel is arrested during a police raid, where Mulligan uses a cruel tactic to pressure him into sending a message to the leadership of Phoenix. The stakes rise as Gabriel is forced to navigate the treacherous world of human-alien relations.

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Meeting Jane Doe

Gabriel's search leads him to Jane Doe, a brothel owner who has ties to the resistance. Their brief interaction is marred by chaos as a police raid ensues, resulting in Jane's tragic death and Gabriel's realization of the danger surrounding him.

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Revealing Investigation Results

The investigation into Jane's activities uncovers her efforts in documenting sensitive information related to the Special Branch. This information is crucial for the resistance but places everyone involved in even greater peril.

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Mulligan's Manipulation

Mulligan reassures Gabriel regarding Rafe's mission while revealing a memory card containing footage of Gabriel's baby shower. The video serves as a poignant reminder of Gabriel's past and reinforces his connection to the resistance.

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The Dark Turn

As Mulligan is given authorization to confront The Legislators, a shocking twist unfolds when he himself is enveloped in the same invisible substance used in earlier attacks. This revelation raises questions about his true allegiance and the resistance.

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The Spark of Revolution

During the credits, a map shows the destruction of the Closed Zone and highlights burgeoning resistance movements across the U.S. and Europe. This visual serves as a rallying cry for humanity, signaling a resurgence in the fight against their alien oppressors.

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