Perkins’ 14

Perkins’ 14

Year: 2009

Runtime: 95 mins

Language: English

Director: Craig Singer

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After years of silence, Ronald Perkins reappears with a deadly purpose. He has assembled a cult‑like army of fourteen indoctrinated followers to shield him from the men who murdered his parents. When Perkins is jailed, law enforcement unintentionally frees the group into a quiet town, where the fanatical members carry out a single directive: to kill for Mr. Perkins.

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1

Hopper confronts Perkins

Ten years after his son's disappearance, Hopper's suspicions are aroused by prison inmate Ronald Perkins. He searches Perkins’ house and discovers a collection of torture videos featuring the missing victims. In a fit of rage, Hopper kills Perkins.

Ten years after his son's disappearance Perkins' house
2

Town plagues with carnage

A wave of carnage sweeps the town, and reports emerge that Hopper’s own son may be among the marauding killers. The community is gripped by fear as the disappearances and killings intensify.

Immediately after Perkins' death Hopper's town
3

Flashbacks reveal kidnapping

Flashbacks begin to reveal that Hopper's son was kidnapped from his home years ago. Hopper starts wondering whether he is still alive as the mystery deepens.

During early events Hopper's home / town
4

Motive questioned

Hopper questions Perkins’ motive, wondering how a killer could know about his wife and daughter. His suspicions push him to press the man in custody for answers.

Early investigation Police station
5

Perkins' file and a missing son

Hopper digs into Perkins’ file and learns that Perkins kidnapped Hopper’s son years ago. He confronts Perkins with the file and declares that he doesn’t have a family. He calls his deputy Hal to the station, but Hal is skeptical.

During investigation Police station
6

Basement secrets surface

Hopper searches Perkins’ home and discovers a backroom in the basement full of scientific equipment. Hal notices a cage with someone inside and is attacked by a crazed woman.

During the search Perkins' home basement
7

Perkins' motive revealed

Perkins reveals his own family was killed by a burglar, drawing a parallel to Hopper’s loss and attempting to manipulate him. The confession adds a chilling layer to his vendetta.

Confrontation in basement Perkins' basement
8

Daisy in danger; city trembles

Daisy and her boyfriend run for safety after two friends are murdered. Hopper arrives just in time to save Daisy and shoots the attacker, who miraculously returns to life and is run over. The police chief declares a state of emergency as panic spreads.

After early attacks City streets; police command
9

Son alive, wife’s secret

Hopper discovers his son is alive when he witnesses him killing someone in the street. He also learns that his wife Janine is having an affair after their son's disappearance.

Soon after the town-wide violence begins City streets
10

Motel confrontation foretold

Daisy tells Hopper that Janine is at a motel with her boyfriend. He learns that the boyfriend is beaten to death by a woman wielding a champagne bottle.

Following the motel sighting Motel vicinity
11

Motel to station siege

They reach the motel to find Janine safe, and Hopper leads the killers into a fight. Janine, Daisy, and Eric seek shelter at the police station, while a deputy and others retreat to the basement. Eric is ripped to pieces by the killers; Hopper arrives with a shotgun and kills them.

Final confrontations at the motel and station Motel; police station; basement
12

Felicity falls to ambush

Felicity, an animal rights activist, calls for help from one of the cells but is killed by a killer hiding in the ceiling. The deputy realizes there is no way out as the siege tightens.

During the siege Police station cell
13

Final ambush and tragic end

From a video monitor, Hopper and Daisy watch as the killers plan an ambush. Janine is killed, shocking the survivors. Hopper gives Daisy a shotgun to protect herself and tries to reason with his son Kyle, but Kyle snaps Hopper's neck and then kills Daisy with a shotgun.

During the final ambush Police station

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