Sabretooth

A scientist uses fossilized DNA to clone a prehistoric sabretooth tiger in a high-security laboratory. The project promises scientific progress, but the creature's captivity reveals how dangerous synthetic life can be. The team prepares containment and transport for the cloned animal.

A janitor attempts to clean the sabretooth's quarters but lock himself inside the cage by mistake. The predatory cat attacks, ending the worker's life and underscoring the creature's lethal risk. The incident foreshadows the chaos to come.

While being moved, the sabretooth breaks its restraints and kills the driver. The escape triggers a frantic pursuit and signals the start of a deadly chase. Authorities brace for a dangerous animal on the loose.

The unleashed predator makes its way into the forested mountains of the Pacific Northwest, turning the wilderness into a perilous hunting ground. It stalks hikers and guides, escalating the threat to nearby communities. The landscape becomes a key backdrop for the ensuing hunt.

The sabretooth attacks and kills a vacationing couple in the inaccessible wilderness. The incident demonstrates the creature's willingness to prey on humans beyond the lab. News of the killings spreads fear through the local region.

Catherine Viciy and her colleague recruit Robert Thatcher, a famed big-game hunter, and lull him into thinking the target is an African lion. They offer him $50,000 to find and kill the animal, masking the true nature of the hunt. The plan hinges on Thatcher's expertise and willingness to take risks.

The team treks into the mountains and reaches the cabin where the vacationers were found dead, confirming the sabretooth's proximity. Thatcher notes the creature's 'attitude problem' as tensions rise among the collaborators. The investigation shifts from scouting to hunting.

Catherine discards Thatcher's satellite phone to prevent him from contacting police or Animal Control. The act deepens the rift between the scientists and the hunter and signals a decision to handle the situation themselves. Trust frays as the mission grows riskier.

The sabretooth kills Kara, a zoologist working with Catherine, intensifying the danger. Thatcher proclaims that he will kill the sabretooth no matter what, resolving to take decisive action to end the threat. The hunter's resolve drives the next phase of the pursuit.

Thatcher notices tracks that match the sabretooth and the trainees, confirming the beast has followed the group. The discovery raises the stakes as the camp braces for an imminent strike. They prepare for a confrontation on familiar terrain.

A camper's scream sends Thatcher into action, and a later mine confrontation reveals the sabretooth stalking from the shadows. Catherine's failed tranquilizer shot scares the beast and triggers a clash over how to handle the creature. Thatcher is fired for trying to kill rather than capture.

Inside the mine, Thatcher and Casey tranquilize the sabretooth while Trent escapes with the others. Catherine arrives with the weaponry and attempts to intervene, but the creature kills her. Thatcher uses a spear to trigger a fatal jump and sinks the sabretooth down a ledge, ending the threat. The survivors, scarred but alive, head back toward civilization.