Life

Life

Year: 2017

Runtime: 104 min

Language: Spanish

Director: Daniel Espinosa

Sci-FiThrillerHorror

A team of astronauts aboard the International Space Station makes a groundbreaking discovery: evidence of life on Mars. Bringing the specimen back to the station, they hope to unlock the secrets of its existence. However, they soon find that this extraterrestrial organism is not only alive but also possesses a mysterious intelligence, and its presence poses a growing threat to the crew.

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1

ISS Crew Captures Probe

The six-member crew of the International Space Station successfully captures a probe returning from Mars after it has been off course for some time. This probe contains a soil sample that holds the potential for revealing evidence of extraterrestrial life.

Day 1 International Space Station
2

Sample Moves to Quarantine Lab

After capturing the Martian probe, the crew begins transferring the soil sample into a quarantine lab for closer examination. This move is crucial for ensuring that the sample is contained and studied safely before any further actions are taken.

Day 2 International Space Station
3

Dormant Cell Revived

Exobiologist Hugh Derry successfully revives a dormant cell from the Martian sample. This significant breakthrough provides the first incontrovertible proof of life beyond Earth, leading to excitement and anticipation among the crew.

Day 2 Quarantine Lab
4

Calvin's Rapid Growth

The revived cell quickly develops into a multi-celled organism, which the crew names 'Calvin.' It exhibits remarkable growth and complexity, sparking curiosity from the crew and leading to more intensive studies of its capabilities.

Day 12 Quarantine Lab
5

Calvin Becomes Hostile

After an atmospheric accident in the lab, Calvin enters a dormant state. However, when Hugh attempts to revive Calvin, the organism reacts violently, crushing Hugh's hand before escaping into the lab.

Day 25 Quarantine Lab
6

Calvin Attacks Rory

As engineer Rory Adams tries to rescue Hugh from Calvin's attack, the creature latches onto Rory's leg. This encounter leads to terrifying consequences as Calvin displays its predatory instincts.

Day 25 Quarantine Lab
7

Katerina's Spacewalk

With communication to Earth lost, mission commander Katerina Golovkina performs a risky spacewalk to repair the antenna. Unfortunately, during this operation, Calvin ambushes her, leading to a tragic fate.

Day 25 Outside the ISS
8

Calvin Breaches the ISS

Despite the crew's efforts to contain Calvin by using the Thrusters, the organism manages to infiltrate the ISS. This breach poses a severe threat to the lives of the remaining crew members and escalates the danger onboard.

Day 30 International Space Station
9

Hugh's Cardiac Arrest

The crew realizes that Calvin has attached itself to Hugh and is feeding off his life force. This shocking discovery illustrates the true threat posed by Calvin, as it continues to grow and evolve.

Day 30 International Space Station
10

Distress Signal Sent

Prior to the damage to their communication systems, the crew sends a distress signal to Earth. This prompts a Soyuz capsule to be launched as a fail-safe measure to assist the struggling ISS crew dealing with Calvin.

Day 30 International Space Station
11

Soyuz Capsule Arrives

The Soyuz capsule successfully docks with the ISS, leading the crew to believe they have been rescued. However, this turns into a nightmare when Calvin attacks, causing chaos during the docking process.

Day 30 International Space Station
12

David and Miranda's Survival Plan

With dire circumstances, David and quarantine officer Miranda North devise a plan to lure Calvin into one of the escape pods. This dangerous strategy is their last hope to survive the gripping threat of the organism.

Day 30 International Space Station
13

Calvin's Last Attack

David's pod is breached by Calvin just as he attempts to guide it into deep space. This final confrontation ends with David's desperate fight for survival as Miranda escapes to Earth in the other pod.

Day 30 Space
14

David's Tragic Landing

The earthbound pod, containing David, ultimately lands in water. Upon its opening by fishermen, it is revealed that David is alive but encased in a web-like substance, raising questions about the nature of survival after the ordeal.

Day 30 Near Water
15

Miranda's Uncertain Fate

As Miranda's pod drifts into deep space with navigational failure, her fate remains shrouded in mystery. The tension mounts as the audience is left questioning whether she escaped or encountered a worse fate than those aboard the ISS.

Day 30 Space

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