Dark Asset

Dark Asset

Year: 2023

Runtime: 1 h 30 m

Language: English

Director: Michael Winnick

ActionThriller

A former soldier is recruited for a secretive government experiment, promising to boost his combat prowess. But as the "John Doe" undergoes transformation, he discovers the sinister motive: to create a human weapon capable of unleashing destruction on a massive scale.

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Timeline – Dark Asset (2023)
Trace every key event in Dark Asset (2023) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.
1

John Doe's Transformation

John Doe, an ex-special forces soldier, undergoes experimentation in a secret government program designed to implant a chip that enhances human capabilities. This advanced chip is supposed to supercharge his mental faculties, marking the beginning of a transformative and harrowing journey.

Secret Government Facility
2

Card Exercise Session

While in an interrogation room, John is put through exercises involving identifying animal names on overturned cards. His remarkable precision impresses Dr. Cain and his assistants, showcasing the chip's potential and John's extraordinary abilities.

Interrogation Room
3

Program Aborted

Sarah, one of the assistants, impulsively orders Dr. Cain to abort the program, triggering a violent response from John. Enraged, he breaks free, killing two guards and smashing the observation window, demonstrating his newfound strength.

Observation Room
4

John's Escape

Following his escape, John seizes a tablet and employs his exceptional hacking skills to navigate through the facility. He ultimately escapes in a Lamborghini, leaving a trail of chaos and bewildered agents in his wake.

Government Facility
5

Meeting Jane

At an upscale hotel cabaret, John meets Jane, a captivating woman. He presents himself as a disillusioned office worker, intrigued by her presence and eager to share his life story.

Upscale Hotel Cabaret
6

Sarah's Revelation

In London, Sarah confides in agent Marina about her harrowing experience of being forced into a sex slave situation. This revelation hints at the dark underbelly of the agency in which they are entangled.

London
7

Flashbacks of John and Vivian

Flashback scenes reveal John's intimate moment with Vivian, where he discovers more about the program. Dr. Cain informs John that his chip holds groundbreaking advancements, reinforcing the power it grants him.

8

Confrontation at Headquarters

Upon returning to agency headquarters, John surprises four fellow agents, whom he thought were dead, as they engage him in combat. This conflict highlights the extent to which the agency's experiments have gone.

Agency Headquarters
9

Activating Other Agents

Using the tablet, John connects to the agency system to activate other agents with similar chip enhancements. He sends a command to Ylan to track down and kill Yuri Ketrov, marking a turning point in his quest for revenge.

Agency Headquarters
10

Revealing Secrets to Jane

John confesses to Jane that she is not there for a conference and that her real mission is to assassinate Senator Benson. This moment of revelation puts Jane's true identity and intentions into question.

Upscale Hotel Cabaret
11

Jane and Vivian's Encounter

While in the washroom, Jane encounters Vivian, who provides her with a taser, claiming it can disrupt John's chip. This interaction ignites suspicion and escalates the stakes for both women as they become entangled in the program's web.

Washroom
12

The Hit Team Arrives

Vivian and Alex confront John with a hit team, revealing that they've hacked into his systems. The situation escalates into a violent showdown, showcasing John's skill and the dangers posed by the agency's relentless pursuit of him.

Hotel Bar
13

John's Downfall

In a climactic moment, John finds himself incapacitated and brain dead on the operating table. This moment underscores the risks of the enhancements as he confronts the reality of what the chip has made him become.

Operating Room
14

Jane's True Objective

As tensions rise, Jane reveals her true intent to eliminate the program and Dr. Cain. In a shocking twist, she shoots Vivian, marking her decisive break from the agency's constraints and setting the stage for her own agenda.

15

Final Confrontation

Dr. Cain's questioning of Jane leads to a critical moment where she acknowledges the futility of good luck against well-laid plans. Jane's resolution to end the program epitomizes her transformation from pawn to queen in this high-stakes game.

Last Updated: December 03, 2024 at 14:27

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