Rupture

Rupture

Year: 2017

Runtime: 102 min

Language: English

Director: Steven Shainberg

Sci-FiThrillerHorror

A single mother, Renee Morgan, finds her life upended when she is abducted and subjected to a terrifying ordeal. Her captors exploit her deepest fears, including a crippling arachnophobia, as part of a sinister experiment. As Renee struggles to survive, she discovers a shocking connection between her DNA and a mysterious, otherworldly secret. Facing a desperate fight for survival, she must uncover the truth and escape before her true nature is exposed.

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1

Drop-off at Ex-Husband's

Renee Morgan drops off her son Evan at her ex-husband Cliff's house. This seemingly normal event sets the stage for the dramatic turn her life is about to take.

Cliff's House
2

Abduction During Tire Repair

While stopped for a staged tire repair on the roadside, Renee is suddenly abducted by a team of five operatives. They stun her with a stun gun and transport her to a warehouse, marking the beginning of her nightmare.

Roadside
3

Captivity and Initial Interaction

Renee is chained and held captive in a lab where she meets fellow captive Seth. He cryptically advises her to remember the phrase 'G10 12X', hinting at deeper truths about their predicament.

Warehouse Laboratory
4

Learning of the Experiment

Renee engages in conversation with Blake, another captive, who informs her that their captors are forcing them to confront personal fears. This revelation exposes the sinister nature of their captivity.

Adjacent Holding Room
5

Testing Begins

Dr. Nyman and the team begin administering tests on Renee, exploiting her arachnophobia by introducing a spider. The encounter pushes her to the brink of panic, illustrating the cruel methods of the experimenters.

Laboratory
6

Escape from Restraints

Finding an opportunity, Renee manages to break free from her restraints. She crawls into the ventilation system, desperate to find a way out of the horrifying situation.

Warehouse
7

Peeking into Other Cells

As Renee navigates the ventilation system, she observes other captives undergoing similar tests. This realization deepens her understanding of the extent of their captors' operations.

Ventilation System
8

Encounter with Blake

Renee sneaks into Blake's room and hides as the doctors enter. They reveal their intent to exploit Blake's fear of snakes, providing insight into their twisted methods of instilling terror.

Blake's Holding Room
9

Further Testing and Revelations

Dianne confronts Renee under the guise of seduction, revealing more about the genetic code G10 12X. This moment sets up the psychological manipulation designed to break down Renee's resistance.

Laboratory Room
10

Renee's Rebellion

Seizing a moment of opportunity, Renee uses a syringe originally meant for her to stab Dianne. This act of defiance signifies her determination to escape and resist their inhumane experiments.

Laboratory
11

Discovery of the Genetic Experimentation

Renee finds laboratory equipment spotlighting DNA samples and overhears talks about the modification of her ovum. The true nature of the experiments and the ambitions of her captors become apparent.

DNA Laboratory
12

Gas Attack

The Bald Man discovers Renee's escape and swiftly employs gas to incapacitate her. This ruthless move reveals the lengths to which her captors will go to maintain control.

Warehouse
13

Enhanced Abilities

Upon waking, Renee learns that her physical abilities have been enhanced as a result of the experiments. Dr. Nyman and Terrence explain their warped philosophy about transcending human limits through fear.

Laboratory
14

The Final Experiment

Renee is strapped into a helmet filled with spiders, reflecting the culmination of her fears. In a moment of emotional and physical release, she transcends fear and undergoes a grotesque transformation.

Experimental Room
15

Return to Everyday Life

Renee re-enters her normal life as a covert operative for the group, attempting to manipulate her son into compliance. In an ultimate test of loyalty, she warns Evan to escape from the impending threat.

Renee's House

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