Wake Up

Wake Up follows a tight knit group of young rebels who want to make a statement against a shut storefront by staging a rooftop protest and break in to vandalize a home goods megastore as it closes for the night. Their plan is reckless but meant to spark conversation about consumer culture and environmental issues. Inside the maze like aisles they realize they are not alone and their midnight plan quickly goes wrong when they encounter a security guard whose calm exterior hides a chilling hunger for hunting. What starts as a bold act of defiance becomes a claustrophobic fight for survival as fear and mistrust split the group and push them toward desperate choices. The film uses practical effects and a nighttime setting to heighten the tension and keep the audience on edge.

Directed by François Simard, Yoann-Karl Whissell and Anouk Whissell Wake Up brings a tight survival horror through a merged directing approach. Based on a story by Alberto Marini, the film released in 2024. The collaboration across three directors helps shape a brisk pace and keeps the tone unpredictable.

Wake Up has earned roughly 251 thousand dollars at the global box office, a modest figure that reflects its limited theatrical run and niche audience within the horror thriller landscape. That said, it has found dedicated fans online.

Though released in 2024 and likely to find a small cult following among fans of eco-focused horror, Wake Up has yet to leave a broad cultural imprint. The film leans on claustrophobic tension over showy set pieces and aims to provoke discussion about activism and safety. Its eco activism angle may spark online discussions about consumerism and vigilant citizenry.

Audience reception sits around 6.8 out of 10 from about 129 votes, signaling a mixed but engaged response. The movie foregrounds themes of protest versus crowd control, survival under pressure, and the moral lines people cross when fear takes hold. The tone gradually shifts from hopeful defiance to raw fear, examining how quickly judgment weighs under threat.