Wake Up Movie (2023) Cast, Plot, Review
About Wake Up Movie
The Wake Up movie will be released in theaters from April 4, 2025. The movie is 1 hour and 23 minutes long and is in the Horror and Action category.
The movie is a co-production of France and Canada and was shot in English.
The movie starts with young activists occupying a furniture store to draw attention to the environmental crisis and follows the events that unfold during this process.
Movie Name: Wake Up
Year of Production: 2023
Release Date: April 4, 2025
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Director: RKSS, Anouk Whissell, François Simard, Yoann-Karl Whissell
Screenwriter: Alberto Marini
Producer: Borsalino Productions, Studiocanal, WAG Prod
Music: Arnau Bataller
Wake Up Plot
A group of environmental activists storm a shopping mall at night as a political protest. But what they don’t expect is a bloodthirsty security guard inside who will try to pick them off one by one before the night is over. The Turbo Kid directors return to Sitges with an ultra-violent survival film full of colorful neon.
Wake Up Cast and Stars
The movie stars the following names in the lead roles.
- Turlough Convery – Kevin
- Benny O. Arthur – Ethan
- Jacqueline Moré – Yasmin
- Tom Gould – Karim (Thomas Gould)
- Alessia Yoko Fontana – Grace
- Kyle Scudder – Tyler
- Charlotte Stoiber – Emily
- Aidan O’Hare – Jack
- Gary Anthony Stennette – Coordinator
- Daniel Lundh – Chief of Police
Wake Up Official Trailer
Theme of the movie
Loss and Mourning: The film explores the impact of loss on human life.
Rebirth: Emphasizes the importance of overcoming difficulties and making a new start.
Connections: Emphasizes the power of human relationships and social bonds.
First reviews and reactions about the movie Wake Up
Quick review: One of my favourite things in a well crafted movie is when you can relate to (and perhaps even side with) the villain or antagonist. In ‘Wake Up’, for the majority of the film, I wasn’t even sure which side or character was supposed to be the antagonist. By the end it seemed slightly more clear which side the filmmakers were intending, however I can assure you I was on the other side. It was a well done film in that respect.
I love that this feels like a film where no one is safe and nothing is off limits. Anything can and will happen by the end of the film. The final scene was just the beautiful icing on the cake. I enjoyed this one. 7/10. jtindahouse -IMDB
“Wake Up” is the sort of film that has you rooting for the masked villain before the opening titles are done. And why not? It’s not every day you see a group of overly earnest eco-warriors break into an IKEA to “save the planet,” only to discover they’ve wandered into a nightmare.
The plot is sheer brilliance. A band of young activists decide that vandalising flat-pack furniture will save the world, only to find themselves at the mercy of a hunting-obsessed night guard who’s far more interested in adding to his personal collection than protecting corporate property. Honestly, by the time the first bookcase was vandalized, I was on the guard’s side.
As a fan of the genre, I found “Wake Up” a refreshing departure from the usual tired tropes. The film keeps you engaged from start to finish, with plenty of moments that had me both cringing and chuckling. The social satire? Sharp enough to slice through a coffee table. The filmmakers have managed to mock everything from corporate greed to eco-activism, all while keeping things bloody entertaining.
In the end, “Wake Up” kept me wide awake and wanting more. If you’re after a slasher with a bit of bite-and a lot of wit-this one’s well worth a watch. cutie7 – IMDB
