is a 2023 low-budget horror and science fiction film directed by Michael Bafaro . The film leans heavily into internet-age anxieties and popular conspiracy theories surrounding cellular technology and global health events. Core Feature Details
: Generally negative, often described as "so bad it's funny" due to incoherent plot points, including infamous references to a "piss shelf" and characters shooting light from their eyes. 5G: THE RECKONING (2023) - Sleeper Awakened 5G: The Reckoning YIFY
: COVID-19 paranoia, 5G mind control, and digital "raptures". is a 2023 low-budget horror and science fiction
: During a global pandemic, eight students are locked down in their college dormitory. Despite the school installing a high-speed 5G network, they find themselves cut off from the outside world. As they struggle to communicate, they realize they have become targets of a sinister plot involving the very technology meant to connect them. Production Specs : Runtime : 81 minutes. Release Date : January 3, 2023. Producers : Michael Bafaro, Michael Mitton, and Colm Hill. Key Cast : Hillary Young as Amy. Colm Hill as Bob. Nathaniel Vossen as Frank. Thematic Elements & Style 5G: THE RECKONING (2023) - Sleeper Awakened :
The film is noted for its "covidsploitation" style, mixing elements of found footage and security camera aesthetics. Critics and viewers from Letterboxd and IMDb have highlighted its bizarre blend of:
: Heavy use of green-tinted NTSC scanline filters and security feed shots to create a voyeuristic, surveillance-heavy atmosphere.