Choose or Die

Choose or Die

Year: 2022

Runtime: 84 min

Language: English

Director: Toby Meakins

DramaThrillerHorror

A young programmer discovers a mysterious, long-lost 1980s survival horror game and, intrigued, begins to explore it. However, her actions unintentionally unleash a dangerous and malevolent force. As reality itself begins to unravel, she finds herself facing terrifying choices with deadly consequences, desperately fighting to survive the escalating chaos and stop the destructive power she unleashed.

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1

Hal Discovers CURS>R

Hal, a married man with a troubled family life, stumbles upon the interactive fiction game CURS>R. Initially thinking it is a nostalgic throwback, he soon realizes that the game has a dangerous hold over reality, affecting his family in unimaginable ways.

2

Introduction to Kayla

Three months later, we meet Kayla, a college student managing her studies while working as a cleaner. Her life is complicated by her mother's drug addiction, which has worsened after the tragic death of Kayla's brother, Ricky.

Three months later College
3

Meeting Isaac

Kayla befriends Isaac, a tech-savvy classmate who helps her learn to code. Their friendship blooms as they work together, providing support through their personal endeavors, notably Kayla’s struggle with her mother's addiction.

4

Kayla Encounters CURS>R

While visiting Isaac, Kayla comes across the CURS>R game and is intrigued by a promotional offer of a $125,000 prize. Drawn in by the irresistible chance of easy money, she decides to call the game's number and begins her descent into terror.

Isaac's place
5

The Terror Director's Message

After contacting the game's number, Kayla receives a chilling message from the Terror Director. The directive to complete the game and input a specific code sets her and Isaac on a dark path filled with gruesome challenges.

6

The First Horror of CURS>R

As Kayla plays CURS>R in a café, she witnesses the horrific outcome of one game level where a waitress consumes broken glass. This brutal scene marks the beginning of her realization that the game’s violence is not just fictional.

Café
7

Attempt to Destroy the Game

Disturbed by the horrific events, Kayla attempts to destroy the game’s tape to end the nightmare. However, Isaac's skepticism and disbelief about CURS>R’s powers throw a wrench in her attempts to escape its hold.

8

Chaos Escalates with Thea

During a graveyard shift, Kayla receives a frantic call from her mother that escalates the chaos around her. The reality-bending nature of the game becomes apparent when Thea falls from a window and is rushed to the hospital.

Hospital
9

Decoding the Game's Manipulation

Kayla and Isaac realize that CURS>R has sinister connections to real life. They discover a cryptic code within the game's sound effects, leading them to believe it can manipulate reality and deepen their peril.

10

Facing Memories and Trauma

While delving deeper into CURS>R, Kayla and Isaac confront their own traumatic memories, particularly the tragic loss of Kayla's brother. Their emotional journey strengthens their resolve to confront the game's dark power.

11

Confronting Beck

Eventually, Kayla and Isaac breach the storage location of CURS>R, discovering Beck—its sinister creator. He reveals that he has intentionally embedded curses within the game, thriving on the suffering of its players for personal benefit.

CURS>R storage location
12

Isaac's Tragic Demise

As Kayla approaches a solution, Isaac falls victim to a deadly trap set by CURS>R. This heartbreaking loss fuels Kayla's determination to put an end to the game and save her remaining family.

13

Final Confrontation with Hal

In a harrowing encounter, Kayla faces Hal, who has become ensnared in the game's dark legacy. The battle unveils the depths of Hal's twisted pact with CURS>R, as he torments his own family in a desperate attempt to protect them.

14

Kayla's Triumph

Through sheer will, Kayla manages to defeat Hal and reclaim control from CURS>R. This victory not only symbolizes her fight against darkness but also signifies her emergence from the shadows of personal trauma.

15

Healing and Resolution

Empowered by her reconciliation with the game's curse, Kayla confronts and eliminates Lance, freeing her mother from dependency. In choosing to target those who deserve punishment, she begins to heal both herself and Thea.

Last Updated: November 15, 2024 at 18:44

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