Aftershock
Director: Nicolás López
Actors: Eli Roth, Ariel Levy, Nicolás Martínez
PlotA group of six friends, including three expatriates visiting Chile, embark on an adventurous night out in the vibrant city of Valparaíso. Their carefree revelry quickly turns nightmarish when a powerful earthquake strikes, causing widespread destruction and chaos. The group narrowly escapes a collapsing nightclub and finds themselves amid ruined streets littered with panic-stricken survivors. Their initial relief turns to mounting fear as they navigate through the devastated city, seeking safety and medical help for their injured friend, only to discover that the true horror has just begun. The societal order crumbles rapidly, leaving them vulnerable to rising dangers beyond natural calamities.
As they forge ahead through the shaken cityscape, the friends must fend off hostile individuals looking to exploit the chaos for their gain. Harrowing choices test their moral boundaries, pitting survival against their humanity. Despite their diminishing hope, the group resolves to find a safe haven among the mounting threats. With adrenaline-fueled tension and each step revealing a new peril, their determination to escape unscathed is constantly challenged by unpredictable human and environmental dangers. Suspense mounts as their resilience and unity are pushed to the edge, making them question if they have what it takes to survive the night and the trials that await.
Writers: Nicolás López, Eli Roth, Guillermo Amoedo
Release Date: 12 Jun 2014
Runtime: 89 min
Rating: R
Country: Chile, United States
Language: Spanish, English, Russian
Home Video Reviews
Aftershock delivers more carnage than substance, hampered by a limited budget and inconsistent video, yet offers potent audio and enough intrigue for a rental.
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