A struggling filmmaker becomes inspired when he witnesses a tragic event involving a young woman named Andrea Wilcox, who was murdered by her husband Keefe. Fascinated by the crime, he decides to create a movie based on the incident and manipulates Keefe into reenacting his wife's murder for the film's authenticity. As he entangles Keefe in his plans, the filmmaker grows increasingly obsessed with directing this twisted portrayal of reality, blurring the lines between cinema and real life.

Meanwhile, the filmmaker hires Elaine, an actress who bears a striking resemblance to the late Andrea, to play her role. As the production progresses, Elaine becomes suspicious and starts to question the true motives behind the project. Keefe, now lured deeper into the dark world of the filmmaker, finds himself caught between his guilt and the director's unrelenting vision. The film delves into themes of obsession, manipulation, and blurred morality, exploring the dangerous consequences when one man's creative vision descends into madness.