Crocodile

Brady is a confident, risk-taking member of the group whose decisions often put himself and others in danger. He triggers tension when it’s revealed he cheated on Claire with Sunny, showing a pattern of self-interest that complicates trust. Under pressure, he can be impulsive, driving risky plans that escalate peril.

Claire is pragmatic and level-headed, often keeping the group planning on track during the crisis. She ends her relationship with Brady after discovering his infidelity, demonstrating resilience in the face of emotional turmoil. In the final confrontation, she remains calm and instrumental in using the egg to lure Flat Dog, helping the group survive.

Duncan is loyal and practical, quick to act in emergencies. He fights Flat Dog but is swallowed whole, a moment that underscores his bravery and sacrifice. His actions during the struggle highlight a willingness to face danger for others.

Kit is the jokey, somewhat reckless member who inadvertently breaks a nest of eggs but remains resourceful in a crisis. He makes a last-ditch effort to help by starting the truck, but is killed when the vehicle explodes, marking a pivotal turning point in the night’s danger.

Annabelle is a loyal friend whose dog Princess runs away, underscoring the group's vulnerability. She becomes a victim when Flat Dog breaches a shop wall, illustrating the indiscriminate nature of the threat.

Sunny is a party-loving member whose drunken confession about Brady ignites conflict. She is later eaten by Flat Dog, making her death a stark reminder of how reckless behavior under pressure can have deadly consequences.

Foster is a loyal friend who faces the dangers of the night with the group. He is killed when Flat Dog sinks the boat, a brutal example of the stakes of survival.

Hubs is a party-goer whose recklessness and inebriation contribute to the group’s precarious situation. He is killed as Flat Dog closes in, highlighting the ever-present threat of the creature.

Sheriff Bowman is the local lawman who attempts to coordinate safety and protect the teens. He meets a violent end alongside Shurkin when Flat Dog attacks, underscoring the danger that lurks beyond the party’s reach.

Shurkin is a hardened local who takes a grim interest in hunting alligators and aids the Sheriff in pursuing Flat Dog. His pursuit ends when he is killed by the crocodile, fueling the group’s desperation.

Lester is a local who helps care for alligators and appears to feed Flat Dog, revealing a seedy side to the local ecosystem. He is ultimately devoured by the creature.