Curse of the Komodo

Curse of the Komodo is a 2004 American science fiction film directed by Jim Wynorski, who used the pseudonym Jay Andrews. On a remote island in the Pacific Ocean, genetically altered Komodo dragons escape captivity and kill most of the scientists involved in the secret military experiments that created them. A team of soldiers is sent to eliminate the dragons but suffers heavy losses. Meanwhile, a group of criminals fleeing a casino robbery in Hawaii is forced to land on the same island during a storm. The survivors—scientists, soldiers, and criminals—must work together to avoid being eaten, while the dragons’ venom can turn humans into zombie-like creatures. The film ends with a military bombing of the island to destroy all evidence, and a sequel, *Komodo vs. Cobra*, followed.

The plot begins with an experiment on an isolated Pacific island that enlarges a group of Komodo dragons. The dragons break free, killing most of the scientists; the sole survivor is Rebecca Phipps, whose father Nathan is part of the program. A military team is sent to kill the dragons, but only soldiers Hanson and Jason Blake survive, hiding in Rebecca’s house, which has an electric gate. Nathan, along with his colleague and girlfriend Dawn Porter, is sent to rescue them. On a Hawaiian island, criminals Drake, Reece, and Drake’s girlfriend Tiffany rob a casino and escape by helicopter with pilot Jack, but a storm forces them to land on the same island. Dawn discovers that the Komodo venom can infect humans, turning them into zombies. Jack tells the criminals he needs spare parts for the helicopter, though it is later revealed the helicopter was never damaged. The group encounters the dragons, and Jason becomes infected. They take refuge in the house, and Nathan tries to negotiate a rescue with military officer Foster, who delays. Reece becomes infected after contact with Komodo saliva and is eaten. The group attempts to reach the helicopter; Tiffany and Hanson are killed, and Nathan becomes infected. Nathan sacrifices himself by distracting a Komodo with C-4 explosives, which destroys the dragon when swallowed. Foster orders a bombing of the island to eliminate witnesses. The survivors—Jack, Dawn, and Rebecca—take off, leaving Drake behind. Drake survives the bombing but is eaten by Komodo offspring. Foster commits suicide upon learning three escaped.

The cast includes Tim Abell as