After being compelled to see a hypnotist, Martin learns about the death of his long-estranged mother. He goes back to his hometown for her funeral, and soon after, a series of mysterious deaths occur. The victims, found savagely mutilated as if by a vicious creature, lead the local authorities to suspect Martin’s involvement. Eventually, Martin himself starts to suspect that he might be linked to these deaths, as all the victims seem to be tied to a malevolent force within him.