Hydra (2009): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Hydra is a 2009 sci-fi horror film directed by Andrew Prendergast, starring George Stults as Tim Nolan, Polly Shannon and Philip Moon. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes. Stream it on Cineverse and Fawesome.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Andrew Prendergast
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cinetel Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hydra About?
The premise of Hydra without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Prepare to be consumed. A modern take on The Most Dangerous Game sees the legendary Hydra turning the hunt on a cadre of rich human‑hunters. Former Marine Tim Nolan, abducted with three ex‑convicts, is taken to a seemingly uninhabited island where the ultra‑wealthy pay to stalk human prey—only to discover the island is guarded by the monstrous Hydra, the Beast.
Hydra Themes & Keywords
· 47 tags- human prey
- manhunt
- wealth
- leg bitten off
- ripped in half
- kidnapping
- bikini
- impaled through the leg
- reference to hercules
- punched in the face
- lava
- kiss
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- shot in the chest
- volcano
- shotgun
- island
- convict
- hydra
- ocean
- forest
- yacht
- hunted
- monster movie
- monster
- trap
- ex special forces
- anthropologist
- relic
- cave
- animal in title
- uncharted island
- greek mythology
- millionaire
- survival
- attempted rape
- rapist
- criminal
- eaten alive
- ship captain
- revenge
- expedition
- sword
- regeneration
- one word title
- ship
- remote island
- mythical creature
Where to Watch Hydra
Stream it on Cineverse and Fawesome. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Hydra Cast & Characters
George Stults leads the cast as Tim Nolan, with Polly Shannon as Dr. Valerie Cammon and Philip Moon as Dr. Kim. Directed by Andrew Prendergast; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Andrew Prendergast
- George Stults as Tim Nolan
- Polly Shannon as Dr. Valerie Cammon
- Philip Moon as Dr. Kim
- Alex McArthur as Vincent Camden
Also Starring in Hydra
· 16 more- Paul Rae Alex Williams
- Jana Williams Dixie
- Michael Shamus Wiles Captain Sweet
- Dawn Olivieri Gwen Russell
- James Wlcek Bob Crick
- Texas Battle Ronnie Kaplan
- Matthew Willig Gunner
- Roark Critchlow Sean Trotta
- William Gregory Lee Clarence Elkins
- Michael Miranda Scott
- Dwayne Adway Mr. Winters
- Antonio D. Charity Knutt
- Graham Shiels Horst
- Frank Alvarez Otto
- Ed Blinn Daniel the Technician
- Diego Villarreal Garcia Panos
Hydra Plot Summary
What happens in Hydra from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On a volcanic island in the Mediterranean, Dr. Valerie Cammon [Polly Shannon] and her colleague, Dr. Kim [Philip Moon], go exploring a cave in search of ancient relics. As they map the ruins, a violent seaquake shatters their ship, leaving no survivors, and the re-awakened ancient Lernaean Hydra begins to stir in the surrounding chaos. The storm roils the sea, the island itself seems to vanish, and the immediate danger shifts from archaeological mystery to surviving a legendary monster that has risen from myth.
Full summary
The whole story of Hydra, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Hydra?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the young archaeologist who first discovers the reawakened creature?
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Hydra FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Hydra, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hydra?
Hydra runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Hydra released?
Hydra was released on February 20, 2009.
Who directed Hydra?
Hydra was directed by Andrew Prendergast.
More films by Andrew Prendergast Who is in the cast of Hydra?
Hydra stars George Stults as Tim Nolan, Polly Shannon as Dr. Valerie Cammon and Philip Moon as Dr. Kim, among 20 credited actors.
Where can I watch Hydra?
In the US, Hydra is streaming on Cineverse, Fawesome and Midnight Pulp (availability from JustWatch).
Does Hydra have a post-credit scene?
No. Hydra has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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