Snakehead Terror

Sheriff Patrick James is a steadfast lawman who must balance public safety with political and economic pressure to keep Cultus Lake open. He relentlessly pursues the source of the poison and leads the town’s response to the growing snakehead threat. His resolve is tested as personal losses and a failing economy push him toward drastic actions.

Marine biologist who identifies the snakeheads as unusually large because of growth hormones, and partners with Patrick to uncover the source. She brings scientific rigor and practical tools to the struggle, including an electric stun device for the final confrontation. Her calm expertise anchors the town’s fight for survival.

A determined local who channels grief into action after the deaths caused by the snakes. She rallies friends to take matters into their own hands, showing courage, loyalty, and a willingness to confront danger head-on. Amber's leadership propels the group through peril on water and land.

Amber’s brave ally who joins the dangerous expedition against the giant snakeheads. He acts quickly in crises, displaying loyalty and courage, though not without missteps that cost him during the island sequence. His aggression is tempered by a protective instinct for friends.

A friend of Amber who is pulled into the deadly siege on the lake. He endures injury and fear as the snakeheads close in, but remains a determined survivor with a crucial role in the rescue on the island. His survival underscores the stakes for the town’s youth.

Amber’s boyfriend who becomes a casualty in the escalating nightmare, illustrating the human cost of the town’s crisis. His death adds urgency to the quest to stop the snakeheads and protect remaining residents. His memory fuels the survivors’ resolve.

A local doctor and businessman who funds a hormone program to boost the lake’s fish population for Colin’s bait shop. His actions set off the chain of events that unleash the monstrous snakeheads. He ultimately confesses and is arrested, revealing the unethical shortcut behind the disaster.

A local entrepreneur who finances the hormone scheme to prop up fishing-related businesses, prioritizing profit over safety. His manipulation helps unleash the threat that endangers the town. His downfall comes as the truth is exposed and the predators close in.

Amber’s friend who joins the island expedition and becomes one of the first victims of the oversized snakeheads on the lake. His death underscores the unpredictable horror of the creature and the costs of attempting to intervene. His loss galvanizes Amber and the others to push forward.

A local deputy who assists in the investigation and helps breach Jenkins’s lab. His steady presence supports law enforcement response as the crisis escalates. He contributes to coordinating the town’s efforts to stop the threat.