Countdown

Countdown

Year: 2019

Runtime: 90 min

Language: English

Director: Justin Dec

ThrillerHorror

As a nurse's mortality countdown begins, the lines between life and death blur. A mysterious app predicts her demise, leaving her just 72 hours to uncover its secrets and defy fate. With each passing minute, panic sets in, forcing her to confront her own mortality and fight for survival against the clock.

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Timeline – Countdown (2019)
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1

Download of Countdown App

At a lively party with her friends, teenager Courtney is convinced to download a mysterious app called Countdown. The app is said to predict how much time a user has left to live, and Courtney is shocked when it reveals she has only three hours remaining.

Party
2

Courtney's Warning

After realizing her countdown is ticking down fast, Courtney avoids getting into a car with her drunk boyfriend, Evan. However, she receives a notification from the app indicating she has violated the user agreement, intensifying her fear.

Courtney's Home
3

Courtney's Grim Fate

Tragically, upon returning home, Courtney is attacked by an unseen force as her countdown hits zero. The chilling nature of her death emphasizes the app's power and horror.

Courtney's Home
4

Evan's Near-Death Experience

Meanwhile, Evan suffers a catastrophic accident when a tree branch crashes through his seat, an act of fate that mirrors Courtney's previous choices. This incident underscores the peril lurking in their lives due to the app.

Roadside
5

Quinn's Encounter

Quinn Harris, a nurse at the hospital where Evan is treated, learns about the app from him. Initially dismissive, she is soon compelled to download Countdown herself, only to discover she has three days left to live.

Hospital
6

Evan's Decision

Evan decides to skip his necessary surgery, unwittingly breaking the app's user agreement. This choice leads to a horrifying encounter with a demonic version of Courtney, resulting in Evan's death.

Hospital
7

Quinn's Family Strains

After Evan's death, Quinn visits her younger sister, Jordan, at home. Their relationship is strained as they navigate the aftermath of their mother’s passing, adding emotional layers to their struggles together.

Quinn's Home
8

Quinn's Desperation

Learning about Evan's death, Quinn's desperation grows as she quickly snatches up Evan's phone, seeking information. A new shocking notification alerts her that she has also broken the user agreement.

Quinn's Home
9

Discovery of the Harassment

As she navigates the challenges with her boss Dr. Sullivan, Quinn becomes increasingly fearful about the Countdown app. She begins to investigate, discovering Courtney's fate and other similar experiences, igniting her resolve for answers.

Hospital
10

The Countdown's Prediction

The following day, Jordan finds Quinn and delivers horrifying news that the app indicates Quinn has only one day left to live. Faced with the urgency of escape, Quinn attempts to buy a new phone.

Quinn's Home
11

Matt's Entry

Quinn meets Matt, whose app predicts his death just hours before her own countdown expires. They ally to uncover a way to break free from the app's curse, forging a bond in their shared terror.

Various Locations
12

Confronting the Priest

Together with Father John, they learn crucial information about the app's coding that may hold the key to their survival. However, Quinn's reputation is threatened when Sullivan falsely accuses her of harassment.

Hospital
13

The Sacrifice

In the ultimate act of desperation, Quinn overdoses, trying to take down the demon Ozhin. In a twist of fate, her sister Jordan manages to revive her, showcasing the depth of their bond amid chaos.

Quinn's Home
14

Mom's Grave Visit

Quinn and her sister visit their mother's grave, reflecting on their journey and losses. This moment underscores their emotional growth and perseverance through terror.

Graveyard
15

Countdown 2.0 Revelation

Just when the sisters think they are safe, Quinn discovers her phone has updated to Countdown 2.0, hinting that the horror may not yet be over. This ominous turn leaves an unsettling feeling of dread lingering.

Last Updated: October 27, 2024 at 17:19

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