Wake Up
A group of young activists set out to make an environmental statement by vandalizing a home superstore as it closes. But their plan goes terribly wrong when they become trapped inside and must face a deranged security guard with a gruesome passion for primitive hunting. As the night fills with violence and terror, the teenagers find themselves in a desperate fight for their lives.
Release Year
2024
Runtime
80 min
Audience Score
6.8
Genres
Horror, Thriller, Action
Story Snapshot
A group of young activists set out to make an environmental statement by vandalizing a home superstore as it closes. But their plan goes terribly wrong when they become trapped inside and must face a deranged security guard with a gruesome passion for primitive hunting. As the night fills with violence and terror, the teenagers find themselves in a desperate fight for their lives.
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Wake Up is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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