The Great Outdoors

As the sun dips behind the tranquil lakefront, the Ripley family - Chet (played by), his wife Connie, and their two sons Buck and Ben - arrive at their rented cabin in Pechoggin, Wisconsin, anticipating a relaxing summer vacation. However, their serenity is short-lived as they're soon joined by an uninvited guest: Connie's sister Kate, her husband Roman Craig (played by), and their twin daughters Mara and Cara. Roman, flaunting his affluence, indulges in lavish tastes, much to Chet's dismay, as he opts for lobster over traditional hot dogs.

As tensions simmer beneath the surface, Chet regales the group with a tale of a legendary man-eating grizzly bear that allegedly attacked him; his claim of using a shotgun to protect himself and the buckshot shaving the top of the bear's head only adds to the intrigue. The following day, Roman's boorish behavior escalates when he rents a speedboat and takes Chet on an unplanned joyride around the lake. Meanwhile, Buck becomes smitten with local girl Cammie, but his romantic endeavors are foiled after Chet is challenged by Roman to devour a gargantuan 96-ounce steak at a local eatery. Buck's attempt to apologize falls flat as Cammie refuses to speak to him.

As the days pass, Connie discovers Kate's marital dissatisfaction despite Roman's lavish lifestyle, and that night, a bat invades the cabin, prompting an unlikely alliance between Chet and Roman as they work together to evict the pesky creature. The tension becomes palpable, culminating in Roman's revelation that he had overheard a conversation between Chet and their father-in-law, labeling him a crooked businessman. Feeling guilty, Chet apologizes and agrees to write Roman a check for $25,000.

The families bid each other farewell as Roman and his family depart, but not before Kate praises Roman for including Chet in the investment opportunity, acknowledging that $25,000 is a substantial sum for the Ripley family to part with. However, Roman's true intentions are soon revealed: he is bankrupt due to failed investments and had planned to use the money as a lifeline to financially recover.

As a thunderstorm brews on the horizon, Kate discovers that the twins have gone missing, prompting Chet and Roman to embark on a frantic search. They eventually locate Mara and Cara at the bottom of an abandoned mine shaft, but Roman's claustrophobia holds him back from descending into the darkness. With some prodding from Chet, Roman musters the courage to climb down and rescue his daughters, while Chet searches for a rope to aid their escape.

As Chet steps back into his cabin, a sense of unease settles over him like a shroud. The discovery of the infamous "Bald-Headed Bear" lurking in the mine sends his heart racing with fear. The bear's relentless pursuit forces Chet to flee back to the safety of his home, but even the sturdy walls and roof offer little protection as the beast smashes through the door, sending debris flying everywhere. Wally bursts into the scene, shotgun at the ready, while Roman valiantly attempts to hold off the marauding bear. In a desperate bid to protect his family, Chet takes aim and fires, blasting the bear's rear end clean of its fur. The wounded beast lets out a pained roar before fleeing the premises.

As the dust settles, the families part ways on relatively amicable terms, with Cammie graciously accepting Buck's apology and the brief romance coming to a close. However, Chet is left feeling crestfallen when Connie reveals that she has extended an invitation for the Craigs to stay with them until they can recover from their ordeal. With his plans to outdo Roman already in motion, Chet sets his sights on beating his rival back to Chicago.

As the credits roll, Chet, Connie, Roman, Kate, and Wally let loose and dance the night away to the infectious rhythms of "Land of a Thousand Dances" in a lively bar.

In the post-credits scene, the raccoon family - those mischievous troublemakers who had been rummaging through trash cans throughout the film - gather to discuss the events that transpired. With a sly glint in their eyes, they remark about Jody's new "bald on both ends" status, referencing her ill-fated encounter with the Bald-Headed Bear.