Alive Till Dawn is a dark survival thriller that pushes Nollywood boldly into the zombie-horror genre, telling a terrifying story of human endurance, fear, sacrifice, and moral conflict.
The film is set in Lagos, where a mysterious viral outbreak suddenly spreads across the city, transforming ordinary citizens into violent, flesh-eating creatures. The infection moves rapidly, overwhelming hospitals, law enforcement, and emergency services within hours. As society collapses, chaos consumes the streets.
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A small group of strangers find themselves trapped inside a partially abandoned high-rise building after escaping the initial outbreak. Cut off from communication, surrounded by infected creatures, and running low on food and medical supplies, survival becomes their only priority.
Among them is Alex, a courageous young woman forced into leadership as fear paralyzes the group. Alongside her are Badu, a hardened man with a troubled past, and Isaac, a quiet engineer struggling to overcome his fears. Together, they attempt to create safety, ration supplies, and find a possible escape route.
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As the hours pass, tension inside the building escalates. Fear, hunger, emotional trauma, and suspicion begin to fracture their fragile unity. Personal secrets surface, loyalties are tested, and moral dilemmas emerge as difficult decisions must be made to ensure collective survival.
With the infected creatures growing increasingly aggressive after sunset, the group realizes they must escape before nightfall. Their desperate plan to reach safety becomes a terrifying race against time, filled with heartbreaking sacrifices, shocking betrayals, and emotional loss.
The film reaches a tense climax as the survivors confront not only the infected outside but also the darker instincts within themselves, highlighting how extreme fear can strip away humanity or reveal inner strength.
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Alive Till Dawn ultimately delivers a chilling reflection on human survival, moral choice, fear, courage, and sacrifice.
Director: Leo Obienyi
Cast: Uzor Arukwe, Sunshine Rosman, Michael Dappa
Runtime: 1h 48min
