Humanoids from the Deep

The new salmon cannery opens in the town of Noyo, bringing hope of prosperity to some locals. However, this development threatens the livelihoods of many fishermen, creating a rift within the community.

As support for the cannery grows, tensions rise between Hank Slattery, a proponent of the project, and Johnny Eagle, a local fisherman opposed to it. Hank's deep-seated racism towards Johnny exacerbates the situation, causing further division among the townspeople.

While fishing, local fishermen unwittingly catch a mysterious creature in their nets. This marks the beginning of a series of horrifying events that threaten the safety of the community.

During a fishing trip, a young boy is tragically dragged into the sea by the mysterious entity. This horrifying event sets a dark tone and creates a sense of dread among the fishermen.

A misfire of a flare gun during the chaos leads to a catastrophic fire on the fishing boat. This incident results in the loss of lives, further traumatizing the local community witnessing the tragedy.

As Jim Hill and his wife, Carol, witness the tragic events unfold, they feel an increasing sense of dread regarding the ominous presence in the sea. Their once tranquil lives begin to unravel as fear takes hold.

Teenagers Jerry Potter and Peggy Larson head to the beach for a night of fun but are met with horror when Jerry disappears. Peggy's search leads her to a grisly discovery that elevates the terror within the community.

After Jerry goes missing, Peggy finds his mutilated remains, escalating her panic. As she narrowly escapes an attack from a monstrous silhouette, the realization dawns that something truly sinister is at play.

The monster continues its rampage, attacking more unsuspecting youths and creating panic in the town. The community grapples with a new reality where danger lurks at every corner.

During a town dance, Hank confronts Johnny in a heated argument, reflecting personal and communal tensions. Dr. Susan Drake attempts to share her findings about mutated local fish, linking them to the cannery's practices.

Dr. Drake unveils alarming mutations in local marine life caused by Canco's experimental growth hormones. This discovery indicates a direct correlation between the cannery's actions and the monstrous threats emerging from the waters.

The annual salmon festival erupts into chaos as the grotesque humanoids assault the townsfolk. This sudden onslaught forces the community to unite and confront the common enemy threatening their existence.

Jim devises a plan using gasoline and crude oil to ignite the waters, aiming to combat the emerging monsters. The townspeople rally behind him as they engage in a fierce battle for survival.

In the climactic showdown, the citizens of Noyo fight valiantly against the humanoid creatures. Hank, on the brink of death, is unexpectedly saved by Johnny, illustrating a possible reconciliation between their conflicting backgrounds.

As peace returns to Noyo, Jim and Carol reunite, signaling hope for recovery. However, a chilling twist reveals Peggy’s pregnancy with a monstrous offspring, hinting that the threat may not yet be over.