Force of Nature: The Dry 2

As the anniversary of a previous case approaches, federal detective Aaron Falk attempts to extract crucial information from Alice Russell. Despite his persistent efforts, Alice remains tight-lipped about a significant money laundering scheme, signaling that trouble is brewing beneath the surface.

Alice joins her corporate team on a retreat that includes her boss Jill, friend Lauren, and sisters Brianna and Bethany. However, after making a critical mistake with the map, the group finds themselves lost in the wilderness, leading to escalating tensions among the team members.

The following day, Falk receives a sudden phone call from Alice, which abruptly ends, raising alarms about her safety. Shortly after, fellow agent Carmen Cooper informs Falk that Alice’s hiking friends have returned, injured and distressed, while Alice remains unaccounted for.

As tensions mount, Falk teams up with Cooper to investigate Alice's disappearance, suspecting a connection to her whistleblowing. They start to piece together clues that suggest Alice’s life is in danger due to her knowledge of the money laundering scheme.

As Falk delves deeper into the case, he experiences flashbacks of a traumatic hiking trip from his youth. This painful memory, involving the loss of his mother during a hike, echoes the current situation, serving as a chilling reminder of the risks involved in searching for those who are missing.

Meanwhile, it becomes apparent that Alice’s companions have not been untouched by danger. Daniel Bailey, Jill’s husband, suddenly appears among them, which raises suspicion regarding his true intentions and reveals ties to the money laundering operations.

Brianna suffers a severe bite from a funnel web spider, revealing the actual reason they got lost was her hangover-induced mistake with the map. This complicates the dynamics further as Alice becomes increasingly wary of her companions' abilities to navigate the situation.

Jill confronts Alice, believing she purposely misled the group when tensions reach a boiling point. This confrontation further frays the already strained relationships among the retreat attendees, setting the stage for looming danger.

The group stumbles upon an abandoned cabin and decides to take refuge, despite Alice’s frantic objections. Their decision proves to be ill-fated as Alice recognizes the dangers of the area, known for its sinister history.

Falk, following a lead about bats, locates the cabin only to find Alice’s lifeless body and evidence suggesting foul play. Devastated, he begins to unravel the complexities of the group's dynamics and the secrets that led to Alice’s demise.

In a moment of desperation, Brianna confesses to having hidden Alice's body out of fear of implicating Bethany in a serious crime. Her revelation complicates the investigation as Falk realizes the true depth of the group’s secrets.

Falk learns of an ongoing feud between Lauren's daughter and Alice's daughter, leading to heightened tension among the adults. Confrontations arise as frustrations boil over, resulting in a tragic accident that leaves Alice incapacitated.

After assuming Alice is merely dazed, Lauren leaves briefly, only to find that Alice has been kidnapped by Brianna. In a frantic attempt to protect her, Brianna’s actions drive a wedge deeper into the already divided group.

As the truth emerges, law enforcement takes Brianna and Lauren into custody. Meanwhile, Bethany provides Falk with crucial evidence against Daniel’s money laundering, highlighting the danger they all faced due to his criminal connections.

With Bethany's revelation, highlighting Daniel’s misbelief about who the real whistleblower was, Falk finds hope for justice. As the investigation winds down, it becomes clear that the interplay of deceit and betrayal ultimately led to tragic consequences.