On the Line

In the bustling city of Los Angeles, Elvis Cooney embarks on another midnight shift at KLAT radio. He leaves behind his wife and daughter, ready for a night filled with live banter and DJ antics.

Elvis shares a lively exchange with Dylan, the new intern. Their interaction starts with a prank, which sets the tone for a chaotic and unpredictable night ahead.

The atmosphere shifts dramatically when a caller named Gary threatens Elvis over the airwaves. He claims to have taken Elvis's family hostage, sending shockwaves through the studio.

Gary reveals details of Elvis's past misdeeds, implicating him in the death of a previous operator named Lauren. This revelation adds to Elvis's mounting anxiety as he tries to grasp the situation.

Under immense pressure, Gary coerces Elvis into making a dark confession live on air. He acrimoniously pushes him towards the building's rooftop with an insulting command to jump.

Elvis hears chilling gunshots that lead him to believe the worst has happened to his family. The atmosphere becomes tense as Dylan and Steven rush to aid him, uncertain of what awaits.

Elvis comes to a shocking realization that Gary is orchestrating the chaos from within the studio. With a ticking clock and his family still missing, the urgency to outsmart Gary intensifies.

In a twist of fate, Elvis encounters Tony, an old acquaintance who appears to be wrapped in danger and issuing a serious ultimatum tied to Gary's demands. This meeting complicates Elvis's emotional state.

Tensions escalate further when Elvis and the team discover the lifeless body of Justin in the control room. This grim finding raises the stakes and deepens the gravity of their situation.

Elvis learns that Gary has taken Mary and Steven hostage, presenting a deadly ultimatum that involves trading Dylan’s life for those of his family. The stakes have never been higher.

In a climax filled with heart-stopping drama, Elvis must navigate alliances and moral dilemmas to find a way to save his loved ones. The night transforms into a desperate battle for survival.

In a surprising twist, the harrowing events are revealed to be an elaborate prank for Dylan's surprise birthday. What seemed like a night of terror turns into an unexpected celebration.

After the shocking ordeal, Elvis vows never to return to the radio, seeking to distance himself from the chaos of the night. His perspective on life and work has drastically changed.

In another surprising turn, Elvis discovers that Dylan, now known as Max, faked his own death as part of the prank. This revelation adds an extra layer of humor and redemption to the story.

The night comes to a close with Elvis gleefully acknowledging that any future pranks he plans will have to surpass the ingenuity of this unforgettable night. He steps into a new chapter of life, forever changed.