Rock Monster

Rock Monster

Year: 2008

Runtime: 86 mins

Language: English

Director: Declan O’Brien

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During a trip to a remote Eastern‑European village, a college student and his friends accidentally awaken an ancient Rock Monster from its long slumber. The creature bursts forth, laying waste to the surrounding countryside and throwing the quiet region into chaos, leaving the group to grapple with the sudden menace.

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1

Arrival in Ivanovo and the waking of the Rock Monster

A group of traveling college students arrives in the small Eastern European village of Ivanovo after their bus breaks down. Jason pulls a sword from a stone, unwittingly reviving a giant monster whose body is made of rock. The creature blends with the rocky landscape and begins a deadly rampage.

afternoon Ivanovo
2

Warren goes missing in the woods

During the chaos, Warren, who has an injured ankle, disappears into the surrounding woods. The Rock Monster stalks the forest and eventually kills him, turning a personal tragedy into a stark warning. The group mourns as they realize the danger is real.

night the woods near Ivanovo
3

Call for help blocked by the gypsies

Jason tries to contact the police from Cassandra's father's office, hoping for help. The phone line is cut by criminal gypsies, severing their only line to safety. The group must decide how to proceed without external assistance.

day Cassandra's father's office
4

Roadside massacre and the monster's return

On the road to another town to seek aid, the group comes across the gypsies' bodies and is confronted by the Rock Monster. The creature reforms and attacks, forcing the survivors to flee back toward the village. The threat has returned with a vengeance.

night the road between villages
5

Escape to the village and a car explosion

They manage to reach the village but are pursued by the monster. In the chaos, a car explodes, cutting off a quick escape route. The villagers brace for a battle they may not be prepared to fight.

night village outskirts
6

Colonel's rally and the sword's promise

In a tense town hall meeting, the Colonel delivers a speech that rallies the frightened villagers to stand up against the monster. He reveals that Jason's sword is a powerful weapon capable of killing the creature. The crowd grows hopeful but wary of the coming fight.

evening Ivanovo town hall
7

Jason commits to staying; Toni's confession

Jason resolves to stay and help the villagers destroy the monster. Toni admits she truly likes him, and he reassures Cassandra and Benny that they won't be left to face the danger alone. The group steels itself for the battles ahead.

night village
8

Benny's death in the woods

As preparations continue, Benny attempts to reach safety but is killed by the Rock Monster. His death deepens the resolve of the remaining survivors and drives home the price of resistance. The community vows to end the creature's reign.

night woods
9

Final forest assault and the monster's shattering defeat

The villagers mount a desperate defense in the woods as the monster closes in. Toni distracts the creature with a bomb launcher, giving Jason a chance to strike. He pierces the monster's ankle and it shatters into pieces on the ground.

evening forest near the village
10

Victory celebration and the kiss

Back in the village, a pub celebration honors the survivors. Jason and Cassandra share a kiss, and he asks the mayor for Cassandra's hand in marriage. The town savors a fragile victory and a rare moment of peace.

night village pub
11

Dimitar's assassination attempt at Sophie's cottage

Dimitar makes a brutal attempt to kill Jason with the sword at Sophie's cottage while the others are distracted. Toni and Johan intervene, knocking Dimitar unconscious and saving Jason. The internal threat intensifies as the power struggle deepens.

night Sophie's cottage
12

Dimitar in jail and the red keystone

In a jail cell, Dimitar taunts Jason with a warning: the monster cannot be killed without a red jewel keystone. He hints at darker plans and revels in his power. The red keystone becomes the key to the looming confrontation.

morning jail cell
13

Cassandra's father dies and America beckons

The morning brings grim news: Cassandra's father is killed by gunfire, plunging Cassandra into grief. Jason studies his ancestor’s portrait and contemplates leaving the village and returning to America. The weight of legacy and love collides with a growing danger at home.

morning Cassandra's father's office
14

Dimitar's mountain lair and soul transfer plan

Dimitar drags Jason to a mountain cave lair to perform the soul transfer, using the red keystone to claim the monster's power for himself. He proclaims himself the last Lazar descendant and the rightful master of Elas's dark magic. Jason is left trapped with the realization that the threat is far from over.

night mountain cave lair
15

The climactic duel and the monster's end

Jason escapes his captors, defeats Dimitar, and uses the ancestral painting to unleash a rock spear that opens the ground beneath the monster. He stabs it, sending the creature and Dimitar to Hell. Cassandra, Toni, and the Colonel witness a hard-won peace as the village contemplates its next steps, including outreach to other villages.

dawn mountain and village

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