Monster Trucks 2017

As the camera cuts to the chase, the narrative unfolds like a tightly wound spring, ready to unleash its full fury on the unsuspecting audience. The story begins at a Terravex oil well, where CEO Reece Tenneson (Rob Lowe) descends into the depths to investigate the mysterious blockage of the well’s oil flow. Accompanied by Dr. Jim Dowd (Thomas Lennon), they discover that the culprit behind the problem is not what they expected - instead, it’s a harbinger of chaos and destruction that will soon rock their quiet world.

As Tenneson and his team delve deeper into the issue, they’re shocked to find evidence of an underground ecosystem, which sets off a chain reaction that culminates in the well’s explosive burst. Three behemoths emerge from the earth, sending shockwaves through the community. In response, Tenneson hires Burke (Holt McCallany) to capture these monstrous creatures, but only two are successfully apprehended - the third has managed to evade capture and is now hiding in plain sight.

Meanwhile, we’re introduced to Tripp (Lucas Till), a restless high school student desperate to break free from the shackles of small-town life. He lives with his mom, Cindy (Amy Ryan), and her boyfriend Rick (Barry Pepper), the town’s sheriff, who’s struggling to keep the peace amidst this growing chaos. Tripp finds solace in his job as a mechanic at Mr. Weathers’ (Danny Glover) garage, where he spends most of his free time tinkering with vehicles and dreaming of escape.

As night falls, Tripp sneaks into the garage to work on his prized truck, only to stumble upon a news report featuring his estranged father, Wade (Frank Whaley), reporting live from the scene of the oil well disaster. The revelation sends Tripp’s mind reeling, but he’s soon interrupted by a strange noise emanating from one of the vehicles in the garage - a van with a peculiar hole where its gas tank once was.

The next day, Tripp and his classmate Meredith (Jane Levy) share a conversation on their bikes, discussing everything from school to their personal struggles. His friend Sam (Tucker Albrizzi) later joins them, only to witness the eerie spectacle of people gathered around yet another car with a similar hole in its gas tank.

As night falls once more, Tripp’s mechanic skills are put to the test when he stumbles upon the missing monster lurking near the oil canisters. With quick thinking and cunning, he manages to trap it in the cellar, but not before his father’s words echo through his mind like a warning - “the truth is out there.” Tripp calls for help, leading Sheriff Rick and his deputies to the scene, only to find that the monster has vanished into thin air. Faced with ridicule and skepticism from those around him, Tripp can’t shake the feeling that he’s stumbled upon something far more sinister than anyone could have imagined.

As night falls once more, Tripp takes a calculated risk, procuring oil canisters in a bid to lure the elusive beast out of hiding. The monster, a gargantuan, squid-like entity, finally materializes in all its grotesque glory. Initially, it succumbs to its insatiable hunger for oil, only to narrowly escape being crushed beneath a compactor after Tripp’s hasty mistake. With the device mere moments from delivering the crushing blow, Tripp intervenes just in time, pulling the switch and saving his monstrous companion from certain destruction.

As tensions simmer below the surface, Burke pays a visit to the local police station, seeking information about the beast that has been spotted roaming the area. His inquiry sparks an immediate disagreement with Rick, whose concerns regarding the creature’s presence are met with skepticism. Meanwhile, Tripp works tirelessly to keep his newfound friend hidden from prying eyes.

Burke and his entourage arrive at the shop, their questioning gaze fixed on Tripp, who feigns ignorance of their true intentions. As they depart, Meredith appears unexpectedly, seeking Tripp’s assistance in getting home. Initially rebuffed by Tripp, she eventually persuades him to provide a ride. However, her arrival is unwittingly timed with that of the monster, now hiding in plain sight within Tripp’s truck. The beast’s growls and snorts alert Burke to its presence, prompting Tripp to hastily usher Meredith away from the scene.

As they flee, the creature, which Tripp has affectionately dubbed Creech, takes control of the vehicle, expertly navigating them clear of their pursuers. Meredith, initially startled by the monstrous apparition, soon realizes that Creech is harmless and allows Tripp to conceal it in a stable near her residence.

In a separate development, Dowd delves deeper into his research on the two remaining creatures, discovering that they too feed on oil and possess an unexpected level of intelligence. His findings serve as a sobering reminder of the true nature of these enigmatic beings.

As Tripp and Meredith grow closer to Creech, they begin to harness its incredible potential, modifying the truck to accommodate their new engine. They take Creech out for a spin, only to encounter unforeseen consequences when gas, replete with chemicals, awakens the beast’s primal instincts. The resulting chaos sees Creech careening wildly through town, causing destruction and mayhem in its wake.

Back at Terravex, Dowd continues his research on the other two creatures, developing an unexpected affinity for their plight. His findings serve as a precursor to Tenneson’s ominous revelation: their plans to poison the well from which these creatures emerged, effectively ensuring their demise.

As Tripp (character) and Meredith stop by Wade’s workplace, Tripp’s attempt to connect with his colleague is abruptly cut short when Wade sells them out to Burke. The traitor’s betrayal sparks a chain reaction as Tripp and Meredith are forced to flee the scene in Wade’s truck, with Creech, the monstrous being, taking control of the vehicle. In a daring move, Tripp has Creech plow through Wade’s trailer, sending the goons scattering. As they make their escape, Rick (character) is hot on their heels, determined to capture the trio.

After a night spent hiding out near Meredith’s home, the group awakens to find that Creech has vanished into thin air. With Tripp’s phone left behind, Meredith uses an app to track its location, leading them to Terravex, where they discover Creech has reunited with his parents - the other two monsters. However, their reunion is short-lived as Tripp and Meredith are caught by Tenneson, who erases any trace of the monsters from their phones. Dowd, seemingly an unlikely ally, offers to help the duo in their quest.

With the assistance of Sam (character) and Mr. Weathers, Tripp manages to procure two more trucks, which he and his friends modify to accommodate Creech’s unique needs. The trio makes a daring escape, breaking out Creech and his parents from Terravex. As they make their way back to the oil well above the monster ecosystem, Burke (character) and his goons are hot on their tail, with Rick joining the chase.

In a thrilling sequence of events, Tripp, Meredith, and Dowd lead the charge in three trucks, only to find that the workers at the oil well have already begun drilling with the poisonous substance. Burke attempts to push Tripp and Creech into a deep hole, but Creech seizes control once more, sending Burke’s truck careening into the drilling machine, halting the poisoning. As Tripp and Creech plummet into the hole, they land safely in the water below. Creech rescues Tripp from the sinking vehicle, reuniting him with the rest of Creech’s family.

In the aftermath, Tenneson and his cohorts are taken into custody for their nefarious deeds. Tripp and Rick have put aside their differences, working together to refurbish the truck into a sleek, desirable ride. As Tripp and Meredith take a leisurely drive through town, it becomes clear that their bond has grown stronger than ever.

In a shocking turn of events, three behemoths emerge from an oil well owned by the powerful Terravex energy corporation, sending shockwaves throughout the community. Among these monstrous entities is Creech, who forms an unlikely bond with 17-year-old Tripp, earning his trust and companionship. As Creech seeks refuge in a truck, only Tripp’s friend Meredith proves privy to this extraordinary secret, joining him in a mission to keep this unprecedented friendship under wraps.

Meanwhile, Terravex CEO Reece Tenneson is hell-bent on exploiting the monsters’ ecosystem for his company’s financial gain, disregarding the devastating consequences this would have on the environment. To counteract his nefarious plans, Tripp and Meredith turn to Dr. Jim Dowd, a brilliant scientist with a passion for environmental conservation. Together, they hatch a plan to liberate Creech’s parents from captivity and lead them to the oil well to thwart Tenneson’s evil ambitions.

As tensions escalate, the trio faces off against their formidable foes in an action-packed showdown that will determine the fate of the monstrous ecosystem and the future of our planet. In the end, Tripp must bid a bittersweet farewell to Creech as they bring his parents back home, marking the beginning of a new chapter for these extraordinary creatures and their human allies.