The Warning

The Warning

Year: 2018

Runtime: 92 min

Language: Spanish

Director: Daniel Calparsoro

DramaMysteryThrillerFantasyCrime

As fate's dark thread weaves its way through time, a keen-eyed observer uncovers an eerie correlation between tragic events, sparking a desperate quest to prevent the next calamity from unfolding. With every tick of the clock, he races against mortality to issue a chilling warning that may just spare a life – or seal his own doom.

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Timeline – The Warning (2018)
Trace every key event in The Warning (2018) 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

Nico's Torment

In April 2018, 9-year-old Nico faces relentless bullying by his peers. They force him to steal an inappropriate magazine from a local convenience store, terrorizing him with stories of a murder that took place there a decade earlier.

April 2018 Convenience Store
2

Confrontation with Héctor

After stealing the magazine, Nico is caught by the store owner, Héctor. Instead of reporting him to his mother, Héctor allows Nico to buy a video game magazine, shielding him from the repercussions of his actions.

April 2018 Convenience Store
3

The Sinister Note

Later, Nico discovers a hidden note within the pages of the video game magazine. The note ominously warns him not to visit the store on his upcoming birthday, April 12, suggesting grave danger awaits.

4

Escalating Bullying

In response to Nico's fears, his mother approaches the school principal about the bullying situation. However, this leads to further bullying and retaliation against Nico, worsening his predicament.

School
5

Jon and David's Outing

Fast forward to April 2, 2008, when Jon picks up his friend David, who plans to propose to his girlfriend, Andrea. They stop at the same convenience store for ice, where fate awaits.

April 2, 2008 Convenience Store
6

David's Coma

While inside the store, David becomes the target of a failed murder attempt, resulting in him falling into a coma. This traumatic event sends Jon into a downward spiral as he stops taking his schizophrenia medication.

April 2, 2008 Convenience Store
7

Unraveling the Past

As Jon navigates through his troubled mind, he uncovers a pattern of violent incidents that have occurred on April 12 at the convenience store. Each incident is marked by the death of a 10-year-old boy along with others of varying ages.

Convenience Store
8

The Haunting History

Jon learns about Ezequiel González, a bank robber whose desperate actions resulted in a series of tragic events at the store in 1913. This connection reveals a haunting cycle tied to the location.

1913 Convenience Store
9

Further Tragedies Uncovered

The incidents grow more sinister as Jon discovers that a murder in 1955 and an assassination attempt in 1976 both occurred at the store. These historical tragedies deepen the ominous significance of the place.

Convenience Store
10

Jon's Theory

As David's family grapples with the decision to remove him from life support on April 12, Jon reveals his chilling theory that Ezequiel has been reincarnated and may claim another victim on that date.

April 12, 2008 Hospital
11

Bidding Farewells

At the hospital, emotions run high as Andrea and David's family prepare to say goodbye. As David's life support is disconnected, Jon rushes to warn a newborn's parents about the impending danger to their child.

Hospital
12

Urgent Warning

Jon desperately warns the parents of a newborn that their son will face danger when he turns ten. His frantic efforts to protect the child showcase his determination to break the cycle of tragedy.

Hospital
13

The Store Once More

Jon races back to the convenience store where the past and present collide. He realizes he may be the one destined to die and writes down Nico's warning to ensure it reaches the next victim.

Convenience Store
14

Chaos Unleashed

In a critical moment, Jon convinces Héctor that a robbery is taking place, pressing him to alert the police. Amidst the chaos, Jon takes control of a gun, heightening the tension in a life-or-death situation.

Convenience Store
15

Nico's Escape

In 2018, after receiving a warning about the same store, Nico confronts a gunman. Despite the danger, he glimpses Jon's image in a mirror, urging him to run, and miraculously escapes the chaos unharmed.

April 2018 Convenience Store
16

The Cycle Continues

As Jon is shot by police while witnessing Nico's escape, he learns of Nico's birth shortly after his death. The intertwining of their fates symbolizes the ongoing cycle of life and tragedy at the store.

Convenience Store

Last Updated: November 15, 2024 at 20:21

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