My Science Project

My Science Project

Year: 1985

Runtime: 94 min

Language: English

Director: Jonathan R. Betuel

ActionAdventureSci-FiComedy

Two adventurous teenagers discover a peculiar UFO artifact within a deserted military scrapyard, accidentally activating the ability to travel through time. They soon realize altering past events has significant repercussions, and must work quickly to correct their mistakes and restore the timeline before irreversible damage occurs. Facing unexpected challenges, they race against the clock to fix the consequences of their actions.

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1

Mysterious Crash

In the late 1950s, an enigmatic aerial phenomenon crashes into a United States military hangar. President Dwight D. Eisenhower personally oversees the incident and commands the immediate disposal of the extraterrestrial entity.

1950s United States military hangar
2

Meet Michael and Ellie

Fast forward to 1985, where we are introduced to high school senior Michael Harlan, who has a keen interest in muscle cars but a disdain for science. His friend, Ellie Sawyer, tries to enlighten him amidst their adventures.

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3

Discovery of the Fallout Shelter

During a fateful trip to an aircraft boneyard, Michael stumbles upon a concealed fallout shelter. Inside, he discovers a luminous plasma device that he has no idea will drastically change his life.

1985 Aircraft boneyard
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Activation of the Device

Unbeknownst to Michael, the plasma device is part of a clandestine government project. Upon activating it during auto shop class, Michael inadvertently sets off a series of chaotic events.

1985 Auto shop class
5

Time Manipulation Begins

The activation of the device results in bizarre transformations, including the bizarre alteration of an Ancient Greek vase. More alarming is the sudden loss of two hours from Michael and his friends' lives.

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6

Seeking Help from Dr. Roberts

Feeling overwhelmed by the recent events, Michael seeks guidance from his former science teacher, Dr. Roberts. Recognizing the device's true potential as a dimensional portal, he becomes eager to explore its capabilities.

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Dr. Roberts Disappears

Dr. Roberts plugs the device into an electrical socket, believing it to be a source of cosmic enlightenment. Instead, he is consumed by its energy and vanishes without a trace, leaving behind a medallion.

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8

Escaping the Authorities

With their newfound crisis, Michael and Vince attempt to flee from the relentless authorities. Their journey leads them to challenge the fundamental laws of time and space.

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Battling Creatures from Time

As they traverse through dimensions, Michael and Vince encounter an array of fantastical creatures, including a massive T-Rex. Their adventures reveal the unintended consequences of their actions.

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10

Ellie's Struggles

During the chaos, Ellie finds herself caught up in the unsettling repercussions of the device's activation. The disruptions lead to bizarre occurrences in their school life, further complicating their situation.

1985 School
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Realization of True Freedom

Amidst chaos, Michael comes to a profound understanding about his connection to the device. He finally realizes that true freedom does not stem from technological power, but from simply enjoying the little things in life.

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12

Return of the Device

As the chaotic adventure comes to a close, Michael decides to return the plasma device to the junkyard where he found it. This act represents not just a closure of the turmoil, but a newfound appreciation for life.

1985 Junkyard
13

A New Beginning

With the device's influence behind them, Michael and Ellie embrace a more modest future. They leave the tumultuous past behind, stepping toward a hopeful uncertain future together.

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