The Line

The Line

Year: 2024

Runtime: 1 h 40 m

Language: english

Drama

A scholarship student, Tom, seeks to escape his working-class background by joining the exclusive KNA fraternity, drawn in by promises of social status and valuable connections. His pursuit of a better life becomes complicated when he starts a relationship with Annabelle, a classmate from a different social circle. He soon finds himself entangled in the fraternity's complex and manipulative world.

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1

Elvis Cooney's Midnight Shift

Los Angeles shock jock Elvis Cooney leaves his family to start his midnight radio show at KLAT. As he arrives at the studio, he is greeted by his switchboard operator, Mary, and a new intern, Dylan, whom he decides to prank.

Midnight KLAT Radio Station
2

Threatening Call

During his show, Elvis receives a chilling call from a man named Gary who claims to have taken his wife and daughter hostage. Gary threatens that if Elvis doesn't comply, he will kill his family.

During Elvis's radio show KLAT Radio Station
3

Revelation of Past Actions

Gary reveals that Elvis was indirectly responsible for the suicide of Lauren, a previous switchboard operator, due to his crude jokes. This revelation deeply shakes Elvis as he faces the consequences of his past behavior.

During Elvis's radio show KLAT Radio Station
4

The Jump Ultimatum

Under pressure, Gary gets Elvis to admit he has been unfaithful with Mary. He then orders Elvis to jump off the roof, putting both Elvis and the audience on edge as they face imminent danger.

During Elvis's show KLAT Radio Station
5

Gunshots and Panic

Elvis hears two gunshots that make him believe his family has been killed. This moment heightens the tension in the studio, as everyone grapples with the grim turn of events.

Shortly after Gary's threats KLAT Radio Station
6

The Wild Goose Chase

Elvis discovers that Gary has been inside the studio, manipulating him into a chase while he commits more sinister acts. It's revealed that Gary has killed the security guard and rigged the building with explosives.

Shortly after the gunshots KLAT Radio Station
7

Encounter with Tony

While searching for Gary and his family, Elvis and Dylan encounter Tony, an old friend of Elvis who is caught stealing. Gary orders Elvis to kill Tony, but Elvis shows mercy, emphasizing his struggle with morality.

During the search KLAT Radio Station
8

Finding the Control Room

Elvis and Dylan reach the control room, only to find Justin, the host from the previous time slot, dead. This shocking discovery adds to their urgency as they realize the danger has escalated.

During the search for Gary Control Room, KLAT Radio Station
9

Gary Reveals His Position

Gary makes it clear that he has Mary and Steven restrained in the recording studio. Elvis manages to buy them ten more minutes to find Gary's location and save his family.

During the search Recording Studio, KLAT Radio Station
10

The Dead Man's Switch

Elvis apprehends Gary, who reveals he is holding a dead man's switch linked to bomb vests on his family. This tense moment forces Elvis into a desperate position where he must negotiate.

After apprehending Gary KLAT Radio Station
11

The Trade

In a tense negotiation, Gary agrees to release Elvis's family in exchange for Dylan. The LAPD officer Bruce is forced to comply under duress, raising the stakes even higher for everyone involved.

During the climax KLAT Radio Station
12

Gary's Betrayal

After Bruce successfully disarms the bomb vests, Gary unexpectedly shoots him, dropping the dead man's switch without any catastrophic consequences. Everyone is left in shock as they process the sudden betrayal.

During the climax KLAT Radio Station
13

The Big Reveal

In a shocking twist, it is revealed that the situation was a prank orchestrated by the entire radio station, leaving Dylan horrified. Elvis's crew returns, celebrating their elaborate joke as Dylan grapples with the reality of the stunt.

After Gary's betrayal KLAT Radio Station
14

Dylan's Accidental Fall

As the crew chases after Dylan, he accidentally falls backward down the stairs, hitting his head hard. The moment leaves everyone awestruck and questioning whether it's part of the prank or a real accident.

After the prank reveal Stairs, KLAT Radio Station
15

The Morning After

The following morning, Elvis emerges from the studio, vowing to leave radio behind. Shortly after, he learns that Dylan's real name is Max and that his apparent 'death' was all part of the elaborate prank to celebrate Elvis's birthday.

The next morning KLAT Radio Station

Last Updated: October 24, 2024 at 08:04

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