I.T.

I.T.

Year: 2016

Runtime: 95 min

Language: english

Director: John Moore

DramaMysteryThrillerCrime

Self-made millionaire Mike Regan’s life unravels when his IT consultant, Ed, uses his technological skills to stalk his teenage daughter and threaten his family. Mike's sophisticated "smart home" becomes a tool for Ed's manipulation, exposing personal secrets and creating a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Facing a modern-day nemesis in an age of compromised privacy, Mike must use his intelligence and past relationships to protect his loved ones and stop Ed’s relentless pursuit.

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1

Intro: Regan household and Omni Jet project

Mike Regan is a self-made aviation tycoon living in a state-of-the-art smart house with his wife Rose and daughter Kaitlyn. His company is developing Omni Jet, a new app intended to boost business while it secures capital through a stock offering. The project requires approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Opening Regan residence and company offices
2

Porter arrives to fix Wi‑Fi and upgrades car GPS

Ed Porter arrives to fix the home's Wi‑Fi and upgrades the car's GPS. Kaitlyn complains about slow connections, and the password 'ReganHouse1' reveals weak security. Porter also claims past NSA work and Kandahar involvement to impress.

Early Regan House
3

Porter pursues Kaitlyn after invitation

Porter begins a relationship with Kaitlyn through social media after meeting at home. Mike fires him when Kaitlyn invites Porter into the house, ending his promising career. Porter swears revenge and starts to spy on the family.

Shortly after Regan House
4

Porter begins remote surveillance

Porter covertly accesses Mike's private data and the smart-house network. He monitors security cameras and devices, watching Kaitlyn and secretly recording her in the shower. His intrusion pushes the situation from uncomfortable to dangerous.

Soon after Regan smart house
5

Porter disrupts business with fake emails

Porter sends fake emails to Mike's clients and SEC, threatening the survival of the company. The impersonated communications create a crisis of confidence and threaten the stock offering. The family realizes someone is inside their network.

During the breach Online/Company networks
6

Porter targets Rose with a false cancer scare

Porter uses a spoofed message to convince Rose she tested positive for breast cancer, triggering extreme distress. In reality, the test results are negative. Mike learns that the threats are coming from inside his own house.

During the hack Regan House
7

Kaitlyn's video leak

Porter uploads a video of Kaitlyn, shown masturbating, onto the internet. The clip shocks her classmates and classmates at school; she blames her father for the household's invasive technology. The incident marks a turning point in the family's safety.

After video Online / School
8

Car chase and cyber attack escalate

Mike confronts Porter, who taunts him through the car's navigation system. Porter remotely deactivates the car's brake system, causing a collision with a stalled truck. The family is terrified as their safety is endangered.

During confrontation On the road
9

Henrik reveals the truth

Mike seeks help from Henrik, an IT expert. Henrik explains Porter’s true identity and reveals that the supposed NSA work and Kandahar photo were lies. He advises destroying the smart technology and erasing digital footprints.

After investigation Henrik's base
10

Diversion and evidence heist

Henrik stages a diversion by stealing a waitress's phone and texting Porter to lure him away from his apartment. Mike sneaks into Porter’s apartment, retrieves thumb drives, and escapes as Porter returns.

During diversion Porter's apartment
11

Arrest of Mike

Porter realizes the masked intruder was Mike and frames him for assault. Police arrest Mike as he tries to hand over the thumb drives and evidence. The arrest complicates Mike's effort to expose Porter.

After the theft Outside Porter's apartment / Police scene
12

Final confrontation at the Regan home

Back at the house, Porter holds Kaitlyn and Rose at gunpoint. A struggle ensues; Porter shoots a window and Mike punches him, sending Porter crashing to the floor as Rose begs Mike not to kill him. Porter lies dying as the family grapples with the danger they faced.

During final confrontation Regan House
13

Resolution and restoration

Some time later, the company employees applaud Mike and his family for successfully delivering the Omni Jet app and surviving the ordeal. The Regan house is restored and life returns to normal for the family.

Some time later Regan residence and company

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