TLDR;
Aidan is quarantined in his apartment when a virus turns people into flesh-eating zombies called "screamers." He struggles with isolation, dwindling supplies, and the constant threat of the infected. He connects with a woman named Eva in a neighboring building, and they work together to survive. They face numerous challenges, including a lack of resources, dangerous encounters with screamers, and a treacherous encounter with another survivor. Ultimately, they find strength in their connection and vow to face the apocalypse together.
- Aidan and Eva form a bond and work together to survive the apocalypse.
- They face numerous challenges, including dwindling supplies, dangerous encounters with screamers, and a treacherous encounter with another survivor.
- They find strength in their connection and vow to face the apocalypse together.
The Outbreak [0:00]
Aidan wakes up to a world in chaos as a virus outbreak transforms people into flesh-eating zombies, referred to as "screamers" due to their repetition of last words. He witnesses the initial destruction from his balcony, including a helicopter crash and people attacking each other. His neighbor, Brandon, is attacked by his roommate, confirming the severity of the situation. Aidan learns about the virus through a TV broadcast, which explains that it spreads through blood, mainly bites and scratches.
Days of Isolation [1:23]
Aidan is stuck in his apartment, cut off from his family as phone lines are down. He receives delayed texts from his parents, indicating they tried to reach him but couldn't. He starts counting the days of the pandemic and struggles with the isolation, covering his windows to avoid seeing the chaos outside. He deals with the constant noise of screamers and the psychological effects of quarantine, trying to keep busy but growing increasingly frustrated.
First Encounter [2:56]
Aidan's isolation is shattered when a screamer breaks into his apartment through the vents. He manages to kill the screamer with a bat, an event that deeply affects him. He disposes of the body and takes measures to secure the vent, highlighting the constant danger and the difficult choices he must make to survive.
Desperate Measures [3:26]
Aidan's mental state deteriorates as he records a log, expressing his fear and desperation. A voicemail from his parents reveals their tragic fate, pushing him to the edge. He ventures out of his apartment, encountering screamers and narrowly escaping. He returns to his apartment, reinforcing his defenses and grappling with the overwhelming situation.
Hope Across the Yard [4:31]
Aidan is about to commit suicide, but he notices a healthy woman, Eva, in a nearby apartment, giving him a glimmer of hope. He starts communicating with her through signs, learning her name and situation. They plan to connect their balconies with a rope to share resources, marking the beginning of their alliance.
Teamwork and Danger [5:15]
Aidan and Eva successfully connect their balconies and exchange water. A screamer attempts to climb to Eva's balcony, but Aidan distracts it, leading to a dangerous situation where screamers attack his apartment. He manages to defeat the screamer and prepares to venture out for supplies, demonstrating their growing teamwork and resourcefulness.
Brandon's Apartment [5:52]
Aidan retrieves Brandon's keys and enters his apartment for supplies. He finds climbing equipment and an axe, but is attacked by screamers. He manages to kill them and returns to his apartment with the supplies, including walkie-talkies, which will improve their communication.
Climbing Down [6:53]
Aidan uses sheets to climb down to the ground and throws a walkie-talkie to Eva's balcony. He returns to his apartment, and they finally have a conversation, strengthening their bond and giving them hope for the future.
The Hole in the Wall [7:11]
Aidan ventures out through the vents to find supplies in another apartment. He finds food but also discovers a hole in the wall and encounters Edward, an old man who has been living there. Edward shares food and philosophical thoughts, but then attacks Aidan, revealing his treacherous nature.
Edward's Trap [8:13]
Aidan wakes up tied in Edward's apartment, where he learns that Edward plans to feed him to his infected wife. Eva's call on the walkie-talkie distracts Edward, allowing Aidan to escape and become the cause of Edward's demise. He rescues Eva, who is being attacked by screamers in her apartment.
Escape Together [8:50]
Aidan and Eva escape from their building, fighting off screamers along the way. They move from balcony to balcony and finally reach Aidan's apartment, where they barricade themselves in, promising to face the challenges together.
