Hydra

Hydra

Year: 2009

Runtime: 94 mins

Language: English

Director: Andrew Prendergast

Science FictionTV MovieHorrorActionFantasy

Prepare to be consumed. A modern take on The Most Dangerous Game sees the legendary Hydra turning the hunt on a cadre of rich human‑hunters. Former Marine Tim Nolan, abducted with three ex‑convicts, is taken to a seemingly uninhabited island where the ultra‑wealthy pay to stalk human prey—only to discover the island is guarded by the monstrous Hydra, the Beast.

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1

Expedition sets sail for the volcanic island

Dr. Valerie Cammon and Dr. Kim sail toward a volcanic island in the Mediterranean to search for relics. They explore a cave that may hold ancient artifacts, braving treacherous seas. A violent seaquake sinks their ship, and Cammon survives amid the wreckage. Soon after, the Hydra awakens and consumes the other archaeologists.

Day 1 Mediterranean Sea (near volcanic island)
2

Tempest reveals Hydra’s renewed hunger

During the tempest, the Hydra awakens from its long slumber and begins feasting on the unlucky archaeologists aboard. Cammon clings to debris, realizing she is the sole survivor amid the wreckage.

During the tempest Open sea near the island
3

Two months later: Camden hunting plans

Two months later, Vincent and Dixie Camden prepare a man-hunt for the criminals they blame for their losses. Their Captain suggests the nearby island as a substitute hunting ground, unaware of the Hydra's growing threat.

Two months later Camden's vessel near the island
4

Ex-convicts marooned with a 24-hour head start

Four ex-convicts—Tim Nolan, Gwen Russell, Bob Crick, and Ronnie Kaplan—are marooned on the shore and given a 24-hour head start to survive. They must rely on wits and teamwork to endure the looming danger from their pursuers.

Day 0 (marooning day) Shore near the island
5

Hunters arrive and probe the targets

The following day, the rich hunters arrive and learn that their targets are tied to crimes mirroring their own losses. They plot abducting the fugitives, unaware that the Hydra already stalks the island.

Next day Shore near the island
6

Hydra attack and fugitives fall

The Hydra draws the hunters’ attention and begins to feast on them, and several fugitives also fall prey to the monster. The island becomes a deadly trap as the creature closes in on its prey.

Same day Shore/shoreline
7

Cammon joins survivors to seek Hercules' sword

Dr. Cammon runs into the surviving fugitives and helps Tim search for the magic sword of Hercules. Her knowledge of relics becomes instrumental in guiding the quest.

Following day On the shore near the island
8

Tim retrieves the sword and the distraction begins

Tim obtains the magical sword and prepares to face the Hydra. Cammon distracts the beast to buy him time, but she is killed in the attempt as the monster closes in.

Soon after Near the Hydra lair
9

Head-hunting standoff: last head remains

Tim hacks at the Hydra, severing several heads, but the last head remains active and the beast still threatens the survivors. The group has to press on without Cammon’s guidance.

Soon after Island interior
10

Survivors return to the ship as Hydra tails them

With Cammon dead, Tim and Gwen return to their ship, unaware that the Hydra is following and has become a one-headed, serpentine predator. The creature coils into the ship’s passages, bringing the danger aboard.

After returning to ship Onboard ship
11

Gwen tries to call SOS; Camden betrays Gwen

Gwen attempts to use the radio to call for help, but the microphone is damaged. Mr. Camden blindsides her and uses the moment to threaten Tim, stirring tension among the survivors.

Climax Ship interior
12

Hydra strikes aboard and Dixie is devoured

The Hydra strikes from behind, killing Camden and then devouring Dixie as the threat intensifies aboard the ship. Tim seizes the magic sword again, preparing for a final confrontation.

Climax Ship interior
13

Final duel: Tim defeats the Hydra

Tim engages the Hydra in a climactic duel and finally slays the beast, ending its menace for good. The survivors are left to reckon with the cost of their ordeal.

Final Ship interior

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