A young taxidermist, devastated by the recent death of his fiancée, becomes obsessed with preserving her. He exhumes her body and brings it to his secluded mansion, where he embarks on an unhinged attempt to maintain her physical form through macabre means. His deranged actions draw the attention of his housekeeper, who harbors her own dark secrets and a disturbing infatuation with him. As she aids him in his ghastly endeavors, their shared depravity deepens, leading them further into a labyrinth of madness.

Meanwhile, the taxidermist's increasingly unbalanced behavior arouses suspicion among local townspeople and acquaintances. They begin to notice his erratic demeanor and the mysterious occurrences surrounding his home. As tension escalates, the twisted bond between the taxidermist and his housekeeper grows stronger, setting off a chain of grisly events that spiral out of control. The story captures the grotesque consequences of unnatural obsession, forcing characters to confront the ultimate cost of their nightmare as it unfolds.