In the serene setting of Camp Crystal Lake, a group of young counselors converges to prepare the camp for its reopening after being shuttered for years due to a tragic past. The camp has a history marred by a drowning and a double murder, which has left the nearby townsfolk uneasy, propagating rumors that the place is cursed. Dismissing the local lore as superstition and eager for a summer of camaraderie and outdoor fun, the counselors pay little heed to the warnings. Their focus is on refurbishing the cabins and facilities, anticipating the arrival of campers.

As the counselors set about their tasks, strange and unsettling events begin to occur. The isolation of the camp, once thought to be peaceful, now seems foreboding as the idyllic summer setup takes a dark turn. One by one, mysterious occurrences escalate into a night of terror for the young staff. Unseen and unknown, a lurking presence threatens their very lives, turning what was meant to be a season of adventure and romance into a struggle for survival. Against the backdrop of the foreboding woods and the still waters of the lake, the counselors find themselves in a fight against an unseen assailant with motives as murky as the waters of Crystal Lake.