The Cell Timeline ( Real )

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July 12, 2000

Release of The Cell

The psychological thriller sci-fi film 'The Cell' directed by Tarsem Singh was released in theaters.

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April 1999

Film's Score Composer Revealed

The score for 'The Cell' was composed by Howard Shore, known for his work on 'The Lord of the Rings'.

The Cell Timeline ( Fictional )

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Day 1

Carl Stargher Murders Begin

Carl Stargher begins his violent killing spree, committing gruesome murders and capturing victims.

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Day 3

FBI Investigation Initiated

The FBI starts investigating Carl Stargher's crime spree after multiple victims are found dead.

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Day 10

Agent Peter Novak Captured

Carl Stargher kidnaps and captures FBI Agent Peter Novak, intending to kill him last.

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Day 12

Dr. Catherine Deane Joins Case

Child psychologist and experimental therapist Dr. Catherine Deane is recruited by the FBI to use an experimental neural technology to enter Peter Novak's mind.

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Day 13

First Neural Descent into Stargher’s Mind

Dr. Catherine Deane performs the first mental descent into Carl Stargher's subconscious to locate Peter Novak.

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Day 14

Exploration of Stargher’s Psyche

Catherine explores the surreal and twisted world inside Stargher's mind, discovering his traumatic past and fragmented mental landscape.

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Day 15

Locating Peter Novak Inside the Mind

Catherine identifies the mental construct where Peter Novak is trapped within Stargher's mind.

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Day 16

Stargher Attempts to Kill Novak Mentally

Inside the mind, Stargher tries to murder Peter Novak, threatening his life within the mental space.

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Day 17

Final Rescue Attempt Within Mind

Catherine confronts Stargher’s twisted consciousness to rescue Peter Novak, overcoming mental obstacles and dangers.

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Day 18

Physical Rescue of Peter Novak

Following Catherine's successful mental intervention, the FBI locates and rescues the kidnapped agent in the physical world.