Don't Move

Don't Move

Year: 2024

Runtime: 1 h 32 m

Language: english

Director: Adam Schindler

Echo Score: 60
HorrorThriller

In een afgelegen bos ontmoet een rouwende vrouw een moordenaar die haar injecteert met een verlammende drug. Nu haar lichaam verlamd raakt, begint haar strijd om te overleven.

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1

Tragic Loss

Iris is deeply grieving the loss of her young son, Mateo, who tragically died during a family hiking trip. She is overcome with sorrow as she revisits the site of this bittersweet memory, struggling to cope with her immense grief.

During the family hiking trip Hiking trail
2

A Desperate Encounter

At the site of her son's death, Iris contemplates jumping off a cliff in her despair. Just as she is about to take the plunge, a man named Richard appears and engages her in conversation, which leads her to reconsider her drastic decision.

Cliffside
3

Second Kidnapping Attempt

After their conversation, Richard takes Iris back to their parked cars. However, he suddenly attacks her with a stun device, incapacitating her, and proceeds to tie her up before placing her helplessly in the back of his car.

Parking area
4

Abduction to the Cabin

Iris regains consciousness as Richard drives them towards a remote cabin, ominously stating they will have the entire weekend together. She feels a sense of dread, knowing she is in a dangerous situation as she tries to assess her surroundings.

On the road to the cabin
5

Initial Escape Attempt

As they travel, Iris manages to free her wrists with a pocket knife and confronts Richard, leading to a struggle that results in a car crash. This brief moment of chaos allows her to escape the vehicle and work on freeing herself from her leg restraints.

Roadside
6

The Paralyzing Revelation

After escaping the car, Richard reveals that he injected Iris with a paralyzing agent which will incapacitate her within twenty minutes. Realizing the urgency, she begins to run through the woods, but soon starts losing her strength and mobility.

20 minutes before paralysis sets in Wooded area
7

Floating to Safety

In a desperate bid for survival, Iris reaches a river and manages to float downstream, using the current to her advantage. She washes ashore on a remote property, fully aware that time is running out as the paralysis sets in.

River
8

Found by Bill

An elderly man named Bill discovers Iris while mowing his lawn and helps her communicate through blinking. He attempts to call for help, unaware that Richard is hot on her trail, posing as someone looking for his missing wife.

Bill's property
9

Richard's Attack

When Richard arrives at Bill's house, he brutally attacks and kills the unsuspecting man after he tries to call the authorities. This violent disruption catches Iris off guard, forcing her to reconsider her vulnerable situation.

Bill's house
10

A Glimmer of Hope

As Iris begins to regain some mobility, she uses a blind cord to alert Richard to her whereabouts, knowing she must act quickly. He finds her and kidnaps her once more, escaping just before the police arrive.

Bill's house
11

Richard's Family Distraction

During their escape, Richard receives a phone call from his daughter that complicates his plans. As she discusses her upcoming visit to the cabin, it becomes clear that Richard's original intentions for Iris are at risk of being exposed.

In transit
12

A Dangerous Stop

At a service station, Iris makes a courageous attempt to escape once more but fails to open the truck door in time. Richard's involvement with local authorities begins to unravel when he kills an officer who appears suspicious of their situation.

Service station
13

The Boat Journey

Finally arriving at a small jetty, Richard plans to dispose of Iris in the waters where he has hidden previous victims. However, during their boat ride, Iris seizes the opportunity to stab him with a knife, turning the tables.

Boat on the lake
14

Final Confrontation

After wounding Richard fatally, he struggles to stay above water as Iris takes back control. In a dramatic moment, she pulls out his gun and shoots him, ensuring she will not become his next victim.

Lake
15

Rediscovery of Will to Live

As Richard succumbs to his injuries, Iris stands over him, reflecting on her harrowing journey. In this intense moment, she expresses her gratitude for the struggle, recognizing that in fighting for her life, she has rediscovered her will to survive.

Lake shore

Last Updated: December 03, 2024 at 14:27

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