Skyline

The film opens with a breathtaking view of blue lights cascading down over Los Angeles at night. This striking illumination stirs a young couple, Jarrod and Elaine, from their sleep, creating an immediate sense of foreboding.

Elaine feels nauseous and rushes to the bathroom, mistaking the lights for morning. Upon returning, a violent tremor shakes their room, alarming Jarrod into action as they discover Denise grieving over Ray's abduction by the lights.

While gazing into the ominous light, Jarrod experiences a horrifying transformation marked by blue and black veins spreading across his skin. This shocking change signals the beginning of an unimaginable nightmare for the group.

Fifteen hours earlier, Jarrod and Elaine arrive in Los Angeles to celebrate Terry's birthday. They meet Candice and Denise at a lavish pool party, where Terry's affair with Denise casts a damning shadow on the festivities.

At 4:27 a.m. on Day 1, the chaos escalates as the blue lights descend with terrifying power. While witnessing Ray’s abduction, Jarrod and Terry struggle against fear, aiming to confront the looming dangers.

Terry and Jarrod climb to the rooftop to assess the surreal pandemonium. With a camera and a revolver, they confront the sight of alien ships extracting crowds of terrified civilians, solidifying the reality of their perilous situation.

Back in the apartment, the group discovers that television stations are eerily silent, failing to explain the crises unfolding around them. This lack of information heightens their sense of isolation and fear.

Jarrod's nightmare deepens as drones launch an attack, and they face devastating losses within their group. The heartbreaking death of Denise weighs heavily on them as they navigate this new, hostile world.

Desperate to escape, the group attempts to reach the marina but is quickly surrounded by alien forces, forcing them back into the apartment. As tensions rise, Jarrod advocates for escape while the group decides to bunker down.

As military forces engage in a counterattack, the alien threat becomes undeniable when their efforts steadily fail. Hope fades as one horrific event after another assures them of their worsening plight.

The group faces a dire moment when Oliver's tragic end underscores the gravity of the alien threat. Losses mount, and the remaining group members struggle to maintain their resolve amidst the terror.

In a climactic turn, Jarrod and Elaine decide to confront their fears head-on, resulting in a gruesome battle against a squid-like alien. Their fight epitomizes the union of life, love, and survival as they face overwhelming forces.

As the story nears its end, Elaine awakens in a grotesque alien realm, highlighting the disorientation and despair of their situation. Meanwhile, Jarrod's consciousness adapts within an alien body, creating a complex emotional terrain.

In a poignant climax, Jarrod, now in his alien form, manages to rescue Elaine. This moment encapsulates their deep and enduring bond, resonating with themes of love and resilience amidst chaos.

The film concludes on a cliffhanger as Jarrod and Elaine confront their stark new reality, uniting against the impending darkness aboard the alien ship. Their journey leaves viewers contemplating the true nature of survival and human connection.