Awake
Awake

Awake

2021Movie96 minEnglish

After a sudden global event wipes out all electronics and takes away humankind’s ability to sleep, chaos quickly begins to consume the world. Only Jill, an ex-soldier with a troubled past, may hold the key to a cure in the form of her own daughter. The question is, can Jill safely deliver her daughter and save the world before she herself loses her mind.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Jomark BaldovinoGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A woman afflicted with insomnia and a fear of the dark struggles to survive in a world where sleep is a death sentence. As she fights to stay awake, she uncovers a terrifying truth about her condition and the sinister forces at play. Her fight for survival becomes a desperate race against time and the encroaching darkness.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing a derivative plot and underdeveloped characters. While some praised the atmospheric tension and the lead performance, many found the execution to be lacking in originality and depth. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating the horror elements while others were disappointed by the predictable narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts to create a unique premise but ultimately relies on familiar horror tropes.
  • Lead performance is a standout, but the supporting cast and script fall short.
  • Atmosphere and visual style are commendable, but the pacing and plot predictability detract from the experience.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available indicate a polarized reception. Some viewers appreciated the film's suspenseful moments and creative concept, while others found the story unoriginal and the execution lacking.

Fun Fact

The film was produced by TBA Studios, known for its critically acclaimed Filipino films, though 'Awake' did not achieve similar widespread critical success.

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itsogs

itsogs

I have always thought of myself to be imaginative in every sense of the word, but to be perfectly honest, I didn't see anything worth watching in this movie. I think the writer(s) have a deep level of darkness that they harbor in order to p...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

Disaster movies are probably the closest type of film to being a "guilty pleasure" of mine. I strongly defend that every single genre has phenomenal and awful movies, all of which should be seen by audiences. Often, people ignore "bad films...
Kamurai

Kamurai

Really good watch, could watch again, and can recommend. This is no "Day 5" (A Rooster Teeth series where people who fall asleep never wake again). This is more like a twisted opposite of that, but still interesting. Watching character...