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A man finds himself trapped in a time loop, reliving the same day over and over again. Initially disoriented and frustrated, he gradually learns to manipulate the repeating day to his advantage. As he perfects his control over the loop, he becomes aware of a looming threat and races against time, or rather, within it, to prevent a catastrophic event.

The film was a direct-to-video release and received a mixed to positive reception, particularly praised for its inventive premise and suspenseful execution within its budget limitations. It's often noted as an early example of the time loop narrative that would later be popularized by films like 'Groundhog Day' and 'Edge of Tomorrow'.

• Praised for its intriguing science fiction concept and suspenseful atmosphere.
• Noted for effectively utilizing the time loop narrative despite its direct-to-video status.
• Some critics found the execution to be somewhat formulaic but engaging nonetheless.

Google audience: Audience reviews are generally positive, highlighting the film's clever plot and how it effectively builds tension. Many appreciate its originality as a sci-fi thriller that stands out from typical genre fare.

The film is based on a short story of the same name by Richard Lupoff, published in 1975, and predates the more widely known time-loop film 'Groundhog Day' by a year.