Fear Island

Fear Island

Year: 2009

Runtime: 95 mins

Language: English

Director: Michael Storey

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Five friends on spring break travel to a remote island cabin for a weekend getaway. When a storm leaves them stranded, a mysterious killer begins hunting them, seeking vengeance for a past wrong the group committed. Their beautiful, isolated setting turns into a deadly trap as they try to survive.

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1

Friends arrive at the secluded island cabin

College friends Kyle, Tyler, Ashley, Jenna, and Mark meet for a weekend getaway at Kyle and Tyler's family cabin on a remote island. They encounter Megan, who hides on their boat, seeking to join their trip, adding an unexpected member to their group.

Secluded island cabin
2

Tyler hits on Megan and then reconsiders

During the night, Tyler initially shows romantic interest in Megan but quickly changes his mind upon learning her age. In a careless moment, he gives Ashley’s dog tequila and allows it outside alone, demonstrating a risky behavior among the group.

Cabin, island
3

Ashley discovers Keith’s body

The next day, while searching for her missing dog, Ashley finds the body of Keith, who is revealed to be Tyler and Kyle’s half-brother. The discovery indicates that the group’s weekend is turning deadly with an ominous presence lurking.

Island, near the woods
4

The boat is missing and Ashley is threatened

The group realizes their only way off the island, the boat, is missing. While searching, Ashley is locked in a hot tub by the killer, and when her friends find her dead body, they store it in the freezer for safekeeping.

Cabin and dock
5

Kyle disappears and is found tortured

Kyle goes missing, raising suspicion. The remaining friends hear his screams from the woods as Tyler drops his nail gun, which the killer then uses on him, leaving the group frightened and vulnerable.

Woods and on the deck
6

The group discovers Kyle’s torment and an ominous walkie-talkie

Hearing Kyle’s screams, the survivors find only a walkie-talkie used by Kyle, who repeatedly says “Atonement.” This hints at a dark past or motive, escalating the tension among the group.

Dock and house
7

Tyler reveals his relationship with Regina and her death

Tyler confesses that he met Regina at a party, they slept together, and he secretly videotaped her. When Regina tried to leave, she fell and hit her head, dying instantly. Tyler and Kyle then buried her body on the island.

Caretaker’s cabin
8

The bodies of Regina and Kyle are found

While digging for Regina’s body, the group uncovers Kyle’s dead body instead, revealing the extent of their tragic and murderous past, and deepening the mystery surrounding the events.

Island interior
9

Megan reveals Keith as the killer and the snake attack

Megan warns the others that Keith, who is also at the house, is the real killer. Tyler encounters a snake and is bitten fatally. Meanwhile, Jenna admits that she knew about Regina’s death but didn’t stop Tyler and Kyle.

House and woods
10

Jenna, Megan, and others confront the killer

Jenna, Megan, and others hunt for Megan, who ultimately kills Keith in a confrontation. Jenna and Megan escape to the dock, revealing the tangled web of past crimes and revenge.

Island house and dock
11

Megan’s escape from the hospital

In the hospital, Jenna falsely claims self-defense, then reveals she is actually Megan, who escapes in the doctor's vehicle. The ending shows her leaving the hospital, leaving her fate ambiguous.

Hospital

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