Wake Up

"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.