Lake Placid 2

The local sheriff who coordinates the response to the crocodile threat. He remains calm under pressure, guiding investigators through a series of dangerous encounters. His sense of duty clashes with the desire to protect his community, prompting difficult decisions.

An elderly hermit living near the lake whose stubborn silence masks a practical knowledge of the local monster. She dismisses outsiders but ultimately acknowledges the danger and helps drive the action through her awareness of the crocodile presence.

A researcher whose curiosity about the lake's ecologies leads him into peril. He is practical and quick to adapt, but he does not survive the escalating hunt.

A colleague of Tillman; a practical, safety-minded researcher who helps piece together evidence of the crocodile's nest. He embodies pragmatic problem-solving but is undone by the predator's attack.

A poacher with a profit-driven mindset who travels by plane to hunt crocodiles. He is opportunistic, reckless, and ultimately meets a brutal downfall as his plan collides with the predator.

An assistant to Struthers who helps with the hunt and logistics. He remains pragmatic and cautious, playing a secondary but essential role in the chase.

A young woman who meets Sheriff Riley’s son during the forest trek; she is part of the group that faces the crocodile threat. She shows resilience and practical courage under pressure.

The sheriff’s son who ventures into the woods and becomes tangled in the hunt. He embodies teenage curiosity and growing bravery in the face of danger.

A young companion of Kerri and Scott who is drawn into the conflict at the woods; breaks eggs discovering the nest and pays with his life.

A member of the hiking group who is quickly tested by the predator; she and her friend struggle to survive.

Part of the later group whose fate underscores the crocodile’s reach and the group’s peril.

A member of the younger group who experiences the terror of the lake firsthand; his fear contributes to the group's decisions.

A deputy who helps unload boats and coordinate defense against the crocodiles; he shows loyalty and practical courage.

A member of the younger group who aids in the search and survival plan; she shows determination despite the danger.

A member of the forest group who contributes to the efforts to track the crocodile; he embodies youthful curiosity.

A member of the group who participates in the search; little is shown of her backstory, but she helps in the effort.

A member of the forest group who meets a tragic fate; he adds to the sense of danger and loss.