Monsters: Dark Continent

Four seasoned soldiers from Detroit, including Michael, Frankie, Inkelaar, and Williams, are deployed to a war-torn region in the Middle East. Their extensive brotherhood, formed over a decade of conflict, prepares them for the hostile landscape that awaits them.

As they navigate the battlefield, the soldiers face an unprecedented threat: colossal extraterrestrial beings emerging from the earth itself. These beings, branded as 'monsters' by the military, are just a smokescreen for a deeper insurgency challenging their bravery.

On their first mission, the team visits a secluded farmhouse for questioning the owner. Their plans take a sudden turn when they confront one of the monstrous entities, which they manage to defeat using strategic precision.

As the tour continues, the soldiers embark on a desperate mission to locate four missing comrades. Their absence weighs heavily on the team, driving home the harsh realities of warfare and loss.

Tragedy strikes when an improvised explosive device (IED) detonates, destroying their vehicles and killing Forrest and two other soldiers. The devastating event leaves the team grappling with grief and confusion in the midst of chaos.

In the aftermath of the explosion, Williams stumbles upon another hidden IED which detonates, leaving him seriously injured. The team is thrust deeper into a life-or-death battle as they try to navigate the shattered terrain.

Inkelaar rushes to assist Williams, but his efforts are in vain, as the situation deteriorates rapidly. The urgency of the moment underscores the fragility of their situation as they confront more danger.

As they are pinned down by intense insurgent fire, Frankie becomes the next casualty, shot by a sniper. Michael and Frater are left to face the grim reality of their situation and the loss of their comrades.

Amidst the chaos, Frater seizes an opportunity to escape on a motorcycle with Michael. They flee the brutal scene, determined to survive despite the overwhelming odds stacked against them.

The duo navigates desolate terrains with their motorcycles stalling due to fuel shortages. Their relentless pursuit of survival brings them face-to-face with a devastated school bus, a haunting reminder of the surrounding apocalypse.

In a search for water, Frater finds a young boy clinging to life, highlighting the fragility of humanity amidst the horrors of war. This encounter forces him to grapple with profound moral questions about suffering and hope.

Just as Frater's anguish intensifies, locals approach them with gifts of food and water. Their unexpected kindness offers a moment of reprieve and gratitude for the soldiers' sacrifices, even in such tumultuous times.

In the midst of the turmoil, Michael takes a brave step by escaping with a local named Ara. Their moment together is interrupted by a surreal sight of an otherworldly creature scattering spores in the moonlit desert.

As Frater mourns the dying boy, he is consumed by rage and frustration, pushing him to refocus on their original mission of rescuing their missing comrades. This emotional shift drives him deeper into conflict with the locals.

In a tragic climax, Frater’s rage leads to a violent confrontation with villagers. As helicopter extraction arrives for Michael, he reflects on his fallen comrades, accepting the brutal realities of their journey as the screen fades to black.