In the heart of a secluded forest, a troop of soldiers navigates a lake under the guidance of local natives. Soon, their presence attracts a multitude of snakes, prompting one soldier to ruthlessly kill one. The natives plead to cease, but it's too late; a horde of serpents surrounds them. A colossal shadow emerges, and a monstrous serpent capsizes their boats, devouring soldiers in its wake. Panic ensues as survivors attempt to fend off the relentless creature.
Though the soldiers manage to repel the serpents, the danger persists. A massive serpent launches an attack, devouring soldiers and creating chaos. Bullets prove ineffective against the creature, leading the survivors to abandon their boats and flee to land. The serpent, relentless, continues its assault, claiming those left behind.
The survivors reach the safety of the forest, unaware that the monstrous serpent is secretly tracking them. The captain hears a roar, prompting a frantic retreat. As they find temporary refuge in a clearing, a mysterious substance falls from above. A serpent descends, devouring a soldier, and the team retaliates with gunfire, but their efforts are futile. The serpent charges, overpowering them and devouring humans.
The lieutenant survives, and the narrative shifts twenty-five years later. Journalists Qiu and Tong, the captain's daughter, seek answers from the lieutenant, who, upon seeing the captain's necklace, regains sanity. Tong has searched for her father, and the lieutenant recounts his survival and encounter with a mysterious girl and her serpent family. Given a map, he departs the dangerous lands.
Tong, joined by friends and mercenaries, embarks on a journey. Attacked on the river, they continue on rafts. Encountering non-poisonous serpents, they reach the land, unaware they are being watched. At a mysterious house, they meet Nancy and Sally, harboring dark motives. Nancy's vendetta unfolds; outsiders are blamed for her father's death.
Ambushed by villagers, the group fights back. Rescued by a hooded figure, they continue their quest. A photographer falls victim to a serpent's poison, leading to a perilous mission for the antidote. Betrayal by Fang jeopardizes their safety, and they confront a cave with giant eggs. Awakening the serpent, they barely escape and reunite with the captain.
Nancy unleashes the black serpent, controlling it with a flute. The captain confronts her, leading to a clash. The black serpent defeats the captain's brown serpent, threatening the group. Sacrifices are made, and a hooded man, revealed as the captain, controls the situation. Nancy's revenge leads to her demise, and the two giant serpents engage in a fierce battle.
The captain succumbs to injuries, and the group mourns their fallen comrades. The massive serpent retreats, and the survivors bury their dead, vowing to remember the tragedy. As they leave the monster island, the film concludes with a reflection on the harrowing experience. The audience is invited to share their thoughts on the movie in the comments.
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