Time Trap

Time Trap

Year: 2018

Runtime: 87 min

Language: English

Director: Ben FosterMark Dennis

ActionAdventureSci-Fi

A professor's disappearance leads a group of students on a dangerous expedition into a mysterious cave system. They soon discover a rift in reality, where time moves erratically, creating a disorienting and perilous environment. As they journey deeper, they encounter the truth behind a local urban legend and face a desperate fight for survival, struggling to escape the cave's temporal distortions and avoid being trapped within its enigmatic depths forever.

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1

Hopper's Quest Begins

Hopper, an archaeology professor, sets out on a mission to uncover the mystery behind a group of missing hippies from the 1970s. His investigation leads him to a remote cave system, where he hopes to find clues about their disappearance.

Remote Cave System
2

Discovery of the Vehicle

While exploring the cave, Hopper stumbles upon the rusty vehicle that belonged to the missing hippies. This discovery deepens his determination to find out what happened to them.

Cave
3

Eerie Encounter

Hopper has a peculiar encounter with what appears to be a stationary cowboy in one of the tunnels. This unsettling experience leaves him questioning the reality of his surroundings.

Cave Tunnel
4

Abandoning Research

Upon returning to the town, Hopper abruptly dismisses his graduate students, Jackie and Taylor, insisting their research has reached its conclusion. This sudden decision alarms them, as they worry about his well-being.

Town
5

The Search Begins

Concerned for Hopper, Jackie, Taylor, and their friends embark on a mission to find him after several days without contact. They decide to venture back into the cave system, driven by curiosity and concern.

Cave System
6

Uncovering the Past

The group discovers photographs left behind by Hopper that reveal the missing hippies were actually his parents. This shocking revelation adds emotional weight to their search.

Cave
7

Descent into the Unknown

Finding an entrance equipped with climbing ropes, the group prepares to descend into the abyss of the cave. Furby stays behind as a precaution, while the others brave the descent.

Cave Entrance
8

Trapped in Time

As they journey deeper, the group hears ominous sounds and encounters an invisible barrier, mirroring Hopper's earlier experience. This eerie atmosphere intensifies their fear and uncertainty.

Underground Cave
9

Furby's Fate

Desperately looking for clues, they receive a faint call for help, leading them to discover Furby's lifeless body at a cave junction. This grim discovery heightens the sense of danger they are in.

Cave Junction
10

Revelation of Time Distortion

The group reviews Furby's recordings and realizes time behaves differently within the cave. They theorize that the time distortion is linked to Hopper's search for the legendary Fountain of Youth.

Cave
11

Facing Ancient Threats

As tensions mount, Cara attempts to escape for a GPS signal but encounters menacing storms outside. She returns to confirm their theories about the cave’s characteristics and dangers.

Cave Entrance
12

Clash with Cavemen

The group faces hostility from ancient tribes and is suddenly aided by a futuristic spaceman. However, the spaceman is fatally injured while trying to protect them during a vicious clash.

Cave
13

The Conquistador Battle

As the situation escalates, Taylor finds Hopper gravely injured, alongside his sister and a group of conquistadors. The chaos revolves around a crucial waterfall that may hold the key to understanding the time distortion.

Cave
14

Emotional Farewell

In a moment of sacrifice, Hopper instructs Taylor to escape and save their friends. As the cave crumbles around them, the stakes have never been higher for survival.

Cave
15

Emerging into Safety

After a tumultuous journey, Furby awakens alongside Hopper, both having been revived by the mysterious waters of the cave. They navigate their way into a space station, finally reuniting with their friends and sharing tales of survival.

Space Station

Last Updated: November 16, 2024 at 17:58

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