Everly (2015) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Everly's Betrayal

Everly, a prostitute working for the violent overlord Taiko, is discovered to be collaborating with the police. In response, Taiko's enforcers invade her apartment, launching a brutal attack in an attempt to eliminate her.

Where

Everly's Apartment

Desperate Call for Help

During the chaos, Everly escapes into her bathroom and uses a hidden cell phone to contact Detective Robertson. However, he ignores her plea for help, allowing her to realize she must depend on herself.

Where

Bathroom

Turning the Tables

Instead of succumbing to her attackers, Everly retrieves a hidden gun and fights back. Despite being shot in the belly, she manages to kill all of her assailants, showcasing her resourcefulness and determination.

Where

Everly's Apartment

Taiko's Threat

Taiko taunts Everly over the phone, revealing that he had already killed Officer Robertson. He threatens her with the fate of her mother and daughter, causing Everly to realize the stakes have risen exponentially.

Bounty on Everly's Head

In a sadistic twist, Taiko offers a $50,000 bounty to other prostitutes in the building for Everly's head. This escalates the situation, as various attackers come for her, turning the building into a battleground.

Where

Apartment Building

Failed Escape Plans

While attempting to save her mother and daughter from Taiko’s henchmen, Everly struggles to get them out safely. Edith, Everly's mother, refuses to leave without her, complicating the escape plan.

Where

Everly's Apartment

The Dead Man's Demise

Dead Man, a survivor from the earlier shootout, succumbs to his injuries. His death serves as a tragic reminder of the violent circumstances Everly is entangled in, reinforcing her sense of isolation.

Where

Everly's Apartment

Concealing the Aftermath

In a desperate attempt to prevent her mother and daughter from witnessing the violence, Everly hides the bodies of her attackers and cleans up the bloodstains. Her efforts highlight her maternal instincts amidst chaos.

Where

Everly's Apartment

Mother and Daughter Reunion

Edith and Maisey manage to navigate the building's security by claiming they are visiting another apartment. However, the reunion is short-lived as Everly is soon confronted by more of Taiko's enforcers.

Where

Apartment Building

The Sadist's Torture

Caught by The Sadist and his men, Everly is subjected to horrific torture. She struggles against her bonds, but her resourcefulness allows her to regain control of the situation at a critical moment.

Where

Torture Room

Battle for Survival

After escaping from her restraints, Everly fights back and finds herself in increasingly absurd confrontations against Taiko's ever-growing roster of henchmen. The absurdity of the attackers grows more bizarre as the night unfolds.

Where

Everly's Apartment

Fateful Tragedy

In a heartbreaking twist, Edith is killed by a sniper sent by Taiko as punishment for Everly's defiance. This event devastates Everly and adds to her resolve to confront Taiko.

Where

Across from Apartment Building

Final Confrontation

After a fierce battle, Everly manages to kill Taiko with his own sword. This victory is hard-won, emphasizing her transformation from victim to fighter throughout her harrowing experience.

Where

Everly's Apartment

Reunion with Maisey

Despite her injuries, Everly reconciles with her daughter Maisey, who represents hope after all the tragedy. Their bond signifies survival, even as Everly faces her own mortality.

Where

Everly's Apartment

Unexpected Survival

As the film concludes, a beeping heart monitor suggests that Everly's journey is not over yet. This twist leaves the possibility of her survival open, hinting at a potential continuation of her fight.