The story begins with a group of young friends, including Johnny, Kitty, Matt, Simon, and Zeke, embarking on a trip to a lake. The group's dynamic is tense, particularly between Johnny and Kitty, who had a past relationship. As they arrive at the lake, they meet an old man named Mr. Parks, who warns them that the lake is not safe.
Despite the warning, the group decides to stay and enjoy their trip. However, things take a dark turn when a huge fish emerges from the water and attacks them, killing Kitty's boyfriend and injuring others. The group tries to survive by throwing food and other objects into the water to distract the fish, but it only seems to make it angrier.
As the situation becomes more desperate, the group turns on each other, and accusations and fights break out. In the end, only Simon and Kitty are left, but Simon's jealousy and anger get the better of him, and he drowns Kitty in the water.
As the sun rises the next morning, Mr. Parks arrives at the lake and finds Simon, who tells him about the tragic events that occurred. However, Mr. Parks is not interested in listening and instead forces Simon to return to the lake at gunpoint. The fish devours Simon, and the film ends with a shot of a talisman swimming in blood.
The story is a cautionary tale about the dangers of the lake and the consequences of ignoring warnings and giving in to jealousy and anger.
Here are the key facts from the text, numbered and in short sentences:
1. A group of friends, including John, Kitty, Matt, Simon, and Zeke, go on a trip to a lake.
2. They arrive at the lake and begin to unload their things from the car.
3. Zeke starts filming their activities with a camera.
4. The group decides to take a boat onto the lake, where they swim and have fun.
5. Kitty tries to call for help, but there is no cell phone signal.
6. John gives Kitty a talisman, which she refuses.
7. The group meets an old man named Mr. Parks, who warns them that the lake is a bad idea.
8. The group ignores Mr. Parks' warning and continues their activities on the lake.
9. Suddenly, a huge fish emerges from the water and bites Kitty's hand.
10. The group tries to save Kitty, but she eventually dies from blood loss.
11. The group decides to throw Zeke overboard, thinking that he is the weakest link.
12. Zeke tries to get back on the boat, but is pushed away by Simon.
13. A fish eats Zeke while he is trying to get back on the boat.
14. The group decides to row to the shore, but the fish continues to attack them.
15. John tries to save the group by tying a rope to their boat and pulling them to safety.
16. However, the monster attacks John, and he is strangled by the rope.
17. The group tries to pull John's body onto the boat, but the monster prevents them.
18. Simon and Matt try to row to the shore, but the rope breaks, and they are separated.
19. Simon accuses Kitty of cheating on Matt and tries to drown her.
20. However, Kitty manages to escape and swims to the shore.
21. Simon catches up with Kitty and accuses her again, but this time, he drowns her.
22. Mr. Parks arrives at the shore and asks Simon where John is.
23. Simon tells Mr. Parks what happened on the lake, and Mr. Parks takes Zeke's camera.
24. Mr. Parks shoots Simon in the leg and tells him to return to the lake.
25. The fish devours Simon, and the film ends with a shot of a talisman swimming in blood.