Rogue

Cynical American travel journalist Pete McKell boards a crocodile watching river cruise in Kakadu National Park, Northern Australia, along with a diverse group of tourists. This gathering includes a local family and several couples, setting the stage for an adventurous outing.

While on the cruise, Everett spots a flare in the distance, prompting Kate, the tour guide, to take the group on a detour to investigate. The atmosphere shifts as curiosity builds about who could be in distress.

As they navigate the river, the group's boat is suddenly struck by something forceful, causing damage and prompting Kate to run the boat ashore on a small island. This marks the beginning of their struggle for survival.

During discussions on their predicament, a sudden incident occurs when Everett disappears, pulled under by an unseen predator lurking in the water. The group realizes they have ventured into dangerous territory, increasing the tension among them.

As the afternoon progresses, the tourists become aware that the tide is rising and their small island will soon be submerged. This alarming realization adds pressure to their already perilous situation.

Neil and Collin arrive on the island but soon find themselves in peril as the gigantic crocodile attacks and demolishes their boat. Neil swims to safety, but Collin goes missing, heightening fears among the group.

As night approaches, Neil bravely suggests creating a zip-line to the mainland using a rope strung between two trees. Despite the dangerous endeavor, he successfully sets up the rope, offering a glimmer of hope for the group.

Mary Ellen attempts to cross first but becomes paralyzed by fear halfway across the zip-line. This moment of panic escalates tension, leading Allen to act impatiently and ultimately causing a disastrous chain of events.

As Allen and Sherry try to navigate the zip-line, Neil is brutally attacked by the crocodile and is devoured alive. This horror solidifies the understanding that they are no longer just tourists but prey in the predator's domain.

In a desperate attempt to divert the crocodile, Pete devises a plan to bait it using dead birds secured to an anchor. The plan is risky, but it represents their last chance to escape the island before it is completely submerged.

As the group jumps into the water to swim toward the far shore, Kate is suddenly attacked by the crocodile and drags her underwater. Pete makes a frantic swim to save her, showcasing the danger they face while fighting for survival.

The next morning, Pete chases his dog Kevin into a cave and discovers Neil's partially eaten body. In a shocking twist, he finds Kate alive but severely injured, raising the stakes for their escape.

While attempting to escape with Kate, Pete faces the monstrous crocodile in a harrowing confrontation. His desperate fight culminates in him impaling the creature with a broken log, leading to a suspenseful and climactic battle.

After defeating the crocodile, Pete manages to escape the cave with Kate, finally reuniting with the rest of the group and waiting paramedics. Their ordeal ends, but the experience has forever changed them.

As the credits roll, a newspaper article highlights Pete's heroic battle against the crocodile and the rescue of Kate. This acknowledgment serves as a testament to his courage amidst life-threatening adversity.