Wake Up tells the story of young environmental activists whose efforts to boycott a home supermarket end up in an unexpected and terrifying nightmare. The group sneaks into the store after closing hours to draw attention to the store's negative impacts on the environment and to send a message. However, their plans quickly backfire. They get trapped inside and come face to face with a wild and sadistic security officer. This officer begins to hunt the youngsters with a primitive hunting passion. Throughout the night, the youngsters engage in a brutal struggle to survive.
The film offers a thrilling experience to the audience. In this era where environmental activism is a significant issue, the desperate struggle for survival of the youth and the dynamics among them are also noteworthy. The film impressively reflects the problems brought about by environmental activism and how the youth cope with these problems.
The film was shot in New York and many real supermarkets and shopping centers were used during the filming.
