Television reporter Cindy Campbell investigates mysterious crop circles appearing on Tom Logan's farm while also probing the strange videotape that causes viewers to die seven days after watching it. As Cindy delves deeper, she discovers a connection between the two phenomena and struggles to uncover the true source of the ominous events. Alongside her best friend Brenda, Cindy encounters bizarre and terrifying situations that further complicate her quest for answers.

As the threats escalate, Cindy becomes entangled with a host of eccentric characters including a rapper named George and his brother. They face escalating dangers from the nefarious influences behind the crop circles and the videotape. Despite the mounting fear and chaos, Cindy's determination drives her to confront the root cause of the terror. The first half of the story interweaves comedic elements with suspense as Cindy navigates through a series of twists and turns to safeguard herself and those she cares about.