Crawl

The story begins during a swim relay at the University of Florida, where Haley Keller delivers an impressive performance, though she falls short of her personal best. This experience triggers memories of a childhood loss in a similar relay race, leading to feelings of disappointment that haunt her.

After the swim relay, Haley receives an urgent video call from her sister Beth. Beth expresses her fear for their father, who she believes is in the path of the approaching Category 5 Hurricane Wendy, and reveals tensions regarding their family's past.

Concerned for her father's safety, Haley decides to evacuate. Despite her attempts to contact Dave, her father, she struggles to reach him, highlighting the urgency of the situation as the storm approaches.

While driving through chaotic traffic, Haley runs into Wayne, an old friend and ex-boyfriend of Beth. He provides her with directions as the storm looms, which intensifies Haley's determination to locate her father.

Haley arrives at her father's condominium only to find it empty, with just his dog, Sugar, present. After notifying Beth of her findings, Haley wonders if Dave might be at their old family home, compelling her to search for him.

Ignoring Beth's warnings about rising floodwaters, Haley takes Sugar and heads to their old family home. Upon arrival, she searches frantically, yet finds no sign of her father upstairs, heightening her anxiety.

In a chilling moment, Haley discovers her father's phone in the kitchen of the family home, indicating he has been there recently. As hope flickers, she realizes his car is parked nearby, prompting more urgent search efforts.

Haley's determination leads her to the basement, where she finds her father unconscious and severely injured with a broken leg. Despite Dave's pleas for her to leave, Haley chooses to stay by his side, prioritizing family over her safety.

In a harrowing moment, Haley and Dave are confronted by an alligator as they attempt to escape. Facing danger, Haley shows remarkable resilience, fighting off the alligator while sustaining injuries in the process.

As floodwaters rise, Haley spots two figures nearby trying to loot a gas station. However, chaos ensues when alligators attack, shattering their hopes for outside help and forcing them to think of alternative escape routes.

As the situation grows dire, Haley and Dave share heartfelt moments reminiscing about their family. Dave reassures Haley that the challenges they face are not her fault, strengthening their emotional bond as they endure the storm.

In an attempt to protect her father, Haley reaches for Wayne's gun. However, this brave act comes with a cost as she suffers another injury, adding to their struggle for survival and highlighting the harrowing nature of their fight.

Realizing the need for escape, Haley decides to venture through the storm drain. She navigates this treacherous path while dodging the chaos of the storm, all while hoping to find safety for herself and her father.

Haley manages to revive her father despite their injuries, leading them to plot their next move carefully. They attempt to evade alligators one last time, preparing to use a nearby looter's boat across the street to achieve safety.

In a final act of desperation, Haley uses a road flare to signal a helicopter overhead. This act of courage brings renewed hope, reinforcing the themes of family, resilience, and survival amid the chaos of nature's fury.