The Anomaly

The Anomaly

Year: 2015

Runtime: 97 min

Language: English

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Ryan Reeve, a former soldier grappling with PTSD and mysterious memory blackouts, finds himself on the run from a powerful and ruthless organization. Plagued by amnesia, he experiences recurring blackouts beginning at 9:47 am, leaving him disoriented and vulnerable. As a deadly operative, Ryan must evade a cunning adversary while desperately trying to uncover a sinister conspiracy that jeopardizes global stability and confront the truth about his past before time runs out.

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Timeline – The Anomaly (2015)

Trace every key event in The Anomaly (2015) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Ryan Awakens in the Van

Ryan Reeve's consciousness slowly stirs as he finds himself trapped in a speeding van. Next to him is a frightened young boy named Alex, who mistakenly believes Reeve is his captor, intensifying the confusion and urgency of their situation.

Inside a van
2

Reeve's Fragmented Memories

In a state of panic, Reeve struggles to piece together the fragmented memories of his life leading up to his current predicament. Each attempt leaves him more bewildered as the past remains shrouded in an impenetrable haze.

3

Fight for Freedom

Determined to escape, Reeve engages in a frantic struggle to free both himself and Alex from their confinement. As they confront the dangers surrounding them, an unseen pursuer continually shadows their effort to break free.

Inside the van
4

Unconsciousness Strikes

Just as Reeve believes he is gaining control over the situation, he succumbs to unconsciousness once more. This loss of consciousness propels him into further chaos as he remains unaware of where he will awaken next.

5

Awakening with Langham

Reeve regains consciousness in an unfamiliar bedroom, where he encounters the enigmatic Harkin Langham. Langham mistakenly identifies Reeve as someone else, deepening the confusion surrounding Reeve’s identity.

Mysterious bedroom
6

Disabling Encounter

As clarity begins to return, Langham disables Reeve, once again plunging him back into darkness. This sudden shift further disorients Reeve, trapping him in a cycle of confusion.

7

Encounter with Dana

Upon regaining his senses once more, Reeve finds himself in an intimate encounter with Dana, a captivating young woman. She claims to know a more violent side of him, complicating his struggle for self-identity.

Unknown location
8

Confronting Sergio

Dana reveals that they are entangled with the ruthless Russian gangster, Sergio, who manipulates her life. The tension rises as Reeve tries to fathom the real threats that surround them.

9

Alliance Proposal

In a bid to reclaim their lives, Reeve proposes a partnership with Dana. He vows to rescue her from Sergio if she agrees to help him uncover the truth about his altered reality.

10

Navigating the Anomaly

As they delve deeper into the dangerous conspiracy surrounding their existence, Reeve and Dana explore various realities. Their investigation into the enigmatic 'Anomaly' conspiracy leads them to encounter powerful, mystical forces.

11

Mysterious Cycles

Reeve experiences unexpected hijackings, repeatedly finding himself thrust into different realities every nine minutes and forty-seven seconds. This cycle exacerbates his uncertainty about his surroundings and identity.

12

Langham's Cryptic Influence

Throughout their journey, Langham's cryptic messages haunt Reeve, urging him to accept his fate. Despite the seemingly insurmountable odds, Reeve remains resolute in his quest to uncover the truth.

13

Struggle for Sanity

Amid the chaos, Reeve is determined that his fight extends beyond mere survival. He believes that he is not only battling for his sanity but also for his very identity against the dark forces at play.

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