Red Water

A small oil rig on a Louisiana river hits it big, drawing in John Sanders and his friend Emery. They are hired to ferry John’s ex-wife Kelly and her boss to the location, setting up the tense mission ahead. The promise of money masks the danger that lies in wait along the river.

Nearby, three thugs dive for stolen goods dumped in the river. At the same time, a massive bull shark enters the water, menacing the crew and the boats. The stage is set for a deadly confrontation between man, money, and the sea.

The local tribe believes the shark is the physical manifestation of a protective spirit drawn forth by the driller's activity. They interpret the creature's presence as a form of vengeance for the rig's intrusion into sacred land. Their beliefs color how the community responds to the growing danger.

The shark begins to terrorize the area, slipping through the waters and attacking people. Attempts by locals to kill it fail, and a $10,000 reward is offered for the creature's death. The tension rises as the river becomes a battlefield between survival and profit.

John, Emery, Kelly, and Kelly's boss are captured by three ruthless thugs during the chaotic stretch of events. The boss is injured when he is shot in the leg, and the group is forced to cooperate under threat. The capture marks a turning point that tightens the tension around the money and the shark.

The boss bleeds to death from the leg wound inflicted during the capture. The loss intensifies the crew's desperation and narrows their chances of escaping with the loot. The danger is compounded by the ever-present threat of the shark.

A blowout on the oil rig traps workers and unleashes chaos. Two workers are killed in the explosion, sending panic through everyone involved. The disaster compounds the crew’s need to improvise a way out.

The shark arrives in force, killing several more people and circling the rig as if taunting the crew. Its presence keeps everyone on edge as the situation spirals toward a violent climax. The pool of danger grows deeper with each passing moment.

The thugs force John and Kelly to dive for the stolen money, while Ice eliminates Brett to keep the loot for himself and his partner. The brutal betrayal underscores how far the criminals will go for cash. The group fractures further as loyalties collapse.

John manages to break free from the thugs and, after helping Kelly and Emery escape, activates a fuel-tank explosion that kills Jerry. The escape sequence marks a pivotal shift in who controls the money and the situation.

Ice is killed by the shark while attempting to retrieve the money, further reducing the criminals' chances of profiting. The creature continues to move through the area, indifferent to the human conflict around it. The money now seems even less certain to be recovered.

John lures the shark under the oil rig, and Emery activates the drill, dropping it into the shark’s mouth. The massive creature dies in a dramatic, mechanical end. The crew secures a tooth as proof of the kill.

The trio retrieves a tooth from the shark as proof of its death, but debate whether to claim the reward. Emery suggests that the shark was a spirit, and with it dead, they might let it rest in peace. John ultimately tosses the tooth back into the river, choosing mercy over money.

Seconds after the final confrontation, the local sheriff arrives by helicopter to assess the survivors and the scene. The tension dissolves into a fragile calm as law enforcement takes stock. The river returns to its quiet state, but the memory of the chaos lingers.