Stonehenge Apocalypse

Stonehenge Apocalypse

Year: 2010

Runtime: 91 mins

Language: English

Director: Paul Ziller

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When a team of archaeologists unearths a human skeleton at Stonehenge, they also discover a mysterious ancient device embedded in the bedrock. Unaware of its purpose, they inadvertently activate the mechanism, unleashing a cascade of events that threatens to bring about a global cataclysm.

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1

Ancient chamber uncovered beneath Maine

Archaeologists uncover an ancient Egyptian chamber buried some 10,000 feet beneath the Maine landscape. The discovery triggers the first hints of an extraordinary energy phenomenon, as instruments go haywire around the dig site. The startling find sets off a chain of events that hints at a hidden power tied to humanity's origins.

Maine, USA
2

EMP triggers Stonehenge awakening

An electromagnetic pulse erupts from the chamber, crippling infrastructure and communications. The shockwave seems to awaken Stonehenge itself, sending ripples of energy across the planet. Authorities scramble as the world begins to crack under the pulse.

Stonehenge, England
3

Global shockwaves destabilize monuments

Global shockwaves reverberate through the world as the pulse reaches distant sites. The Aztec pyramids crumble as stones appear to move of their own accord. The crisis shifts from a scientific mystery to an existential planetary crisis.

Global
4

Renegade radio host rises as voice

A renegade radio host becomes a focal point for public fear and escalating theories. He channels warnings and fringe science into a growing movement that complicates every decision to respond. His broadcasts influence both governments and scientists, blurring the line between evidence and belief.

Global
5

Scientists and commandos unite to halt catastrophe

Dr. Jacob Glaser and Dr. Kaycee Leeds join a disciplined British commando unit to halt the catastrophe. Their uneasy alliance crosses continents as the team searches for a path to stop the escalating disaster. Time is tight as the world’s powers weigh drastic options.

UK/USA
6

Glaser uncovers EMPs and partners with Leeds

Glaser, once dismissed as a conspiracy theorist, stumbles onto the first EMP signatures and quickly teams with Leeds. The two scientists push through suspicion and danger to form a working partnership under pressure.

Global
7

Java eruptions and Giza tremors fuel underground theories

Volcanic eruptions in Java and tremors around the Giza pyramid complex lend credibility to Glaser's underground energy theory. The disturbances hint at hidden electromagnetic networks that could be triggering the global crisis. The team accelerates its efforts to prove the connection.

Java, Indonesia; Giza, Egypt
8

Ancient artifact could disable Stonehenge

The team uncovers an ancient artifact that could disable Stonehenge and halt the destruction. It is housed in a museum, guarded by time and memory, and its power remains enigmatic until tested. The discovery offers a glimmer of hope amid growing catastrophe.

Museum
9

LeShem's cult rises in a Maine temple

Joseph LeShem expands a cult that waits out the end of the world from a temple rising in Maine. His influence spreads as more followers gather, convinced of a foretold apocalypse. The temple becomes a focal point for the rising tension between belief and science.

Maine, USA
10

Race to retrieve the artifact after LeShem's death

Glaser and Leeds race to retrieve the artifact and return to Stonehenge with the device. LeShem’s death at the hands of the British military accelerates their mission, removing a primary obstacle in the plan. The clock ticks as nations debate whether to launch a nuclear strike or rely on the artifact to avert disaster.

Stonehenge, England
11

Leeds injured and hospitalised

Leeds is badly injured during the mission and rushed to a hospital. Her condition heightens the personal stakes for the team and adds tension to the operation. The team must push forward with the plan despite the setback.

England
12

Trousdale seizes the artifact; confrontation

Back in England, Dr. John Trousdale has seized the artifact in LeShem's name. Glaser confronts him and, in a tense showdown, overpowers Trousdale and takes back the device. The moment sets the stage for a final, perilous decision.

England
13

Activation and nuclear threat neutralized

Glaser triggers the device in a climactic moment as a nuclear warhead reaches Stonehenge. The device halts seismic activity and the warhead is evaporated along with Glaser and Trousdale. The planet is spared, but at a terrible personal cost.

Stonehenge, England
14

Aftermath: Leeds begins a conspiracy radio show

In the aftermath, Kaycee Leeds reads a newspaper casting doubt on Glaser's actions. She begins a conspiracy-theory radio show of her own, challenging audiences to question truth and belief in the face of civilization's fateful choices. The ending leaves the audience with a haunting sense that certainty may be a casualty of catastrophe.

USA

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