Box finds comfort in the simplicity of small-town life, where he enjoys a blue-collar existence that feels secure and straightforward. His fascination with killing is satisfied by his job at the local slaughterhouse, where he can indulge his craving for blood. When Nathan, a young man recently released on parole, arrives in town, Box is tasked with mentoring him. The two quickly form a bond over a gruesome murder, drawn together by their shared thirst for blood. Their friendship, rooted in a twisted desire for power, spells trouble for the townspeople, who become mere pawns in the duo’s deadly games.