At a Glance
The hunter Sanger Rainsford is aboard his yacht when he falls into the sea and swims to a nearby island. He sees evidence of someone hunting large game on the island, and goes to the only house to seek refuge.
Rainsford meets General Zaroff, who discloses that he has imported big game onto the island to hunt. Rainsford realizes that Zaroff hunts humans.
Zaroff informs Rainsford that he is going to hunt Rainsford for three days—if Rainsford survives, he will be returned to the mainland if he promises to tell no one of what happens on the island. With little choice, Rainsford begins his efforts to survive.
Rainsford sets several traps to outsmart Zaroff. He eventually decides to jump back into the sea to escape.
Rainsford then sneaks into Zaroff’s quarters and kills him, turning the tables on hunter and prey.
- Natalie Saaris.