Repeaters

Repeaters

Year: 2010

Runtime: 89 mins

Language: English

Director: Carl Bessai

DramaActionCrimeCrime

Three twenty‑somethings become trapped in a baffling time labyrinth, waking each morning to the exact same terrifying day that preceded it. As the relentless cycle repeats, they struggle to understand the impossible loop and find a way to break free before the nightmare consumes them.

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Timeline – Repeaters (2010)

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1

Introduction to Rehabilitation Center

Kyle Halsted, Sonia Logan, and Michael Weeks are introduced as patients in a drug rehabilitation center. Bob Simpson, the director, encourages them to apologize to loved ones harmed by their addiction. Tensions arise during these interactions, revealing their emotional struggles and failures to connect.

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2

Kyle's Failed Attempt to Apologize

Kyle tries to apologize to his little sister Charlotte, but she reacts with anger and pushes him away. The school principal intervenes, forcing Kyle to leave the visit abruptly, highlighting the emotional distance and unresolved issues.

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3

Sonia Visits Her Dying Father

Sonia goes to see her father in the hospital but cannot bring herself to face the reality of his condition. She struggles emotionally, feeling helpless and overwhelmed, reflecting her internal conflict.

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4

Michael Sees His Father in Prison

Michael visits his father in prison, but their conversation quickly turns sour when his father insults him. This confrontation exposes Michael's strained relationship and feelings of rejection.

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5

Failed Group Therapy Session

During a therapy session, Bob asks the patients to talk about their day, but all three refuse, indicating their reluctance to confront their feelings. Michael leaves in anger, frustrated with the process and their situation.

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6

Learning of Sonia's Father's Death

While discussing the ineffectiveness of therapy, Sonia learns that her father has died. Her emotional shock underscores the depth of her grief and unresolved loss.

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7

The Storm and Electroshock

A storm approaches, and each of the trio is struck by lightning and rendered unconscious. This supernatural event triggers their repeated experiences and shifts the story into a time loop.

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8

First Repeat of the Day

They wake up the next morning to find that the previous day's events are repeating. They struggle to understand the phenomenon, and their actions follow the same pattern as before.

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9

Attempt to Prevent a Suicide

Kyle, Sonia, and Michael attempt to intervene at the dam to prevent someone from jumping, but they arrive too late. This prompts them to exploit the situation for personal gain, leading to various criminal acts.

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10

Escalation into Crime and Violence

Taking advantage of their knowledge of the endless day, they engage in crimes, including kidnapping a drug dealer, which results in escalating violence and chaos. Their actions deepen their moral descent.

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11

Michael's Reckless Challenge at the Dam

Michael risks his life by stepping on the dam's railing, challenging Sonia to do the same. When Sonia slips, Michael refuses to help her, showcasing his growing instability.

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12

Sonia's Suicide and Awakening

Sonia falls into the void, killing herself, but wakes up the next morning with no memory of her death. The repeated mornings foster a false sense of immortality among the trio.

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13

Michael’s Betrayal and Self-Destruction

Michael commits a heinous act by raping Charlotte's friend, justifying his actions by claiming each day resets. His behavior becomes increasingly violent, culminating in him holding Charlotte hostage.

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14

Climax and Michael’s Suicide

In a violent confrontation, Michael ends up killing two people and then takes Charlotte hostage. Overcome with guilt and despair, he commits suicide as Kyle tries to reason with him.

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15

End of the Loop and Michael’s Recurrence

Following Michael’s death, the time loop appears to end, but Michael wakes up again, trapped in his own endless cycle, suggesting the story resets with him continuing the pattern.

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Last Updated: August 05, 2025 at 06:58

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