In a small Texas town, high school students Travis, Abby, Daniel, and Brian become suspicious of the town's funeral home owner, Mr. Ely, after they notice strange occurrences around his residence. Their curiosity is piqued when they observe eerie happenings during a nighttime drive-by, leading them to secretly investigate. Mr. Ely, a once decorated football hero turned reclusive mortician, harbors a dark secret. Driven by curiosity and a sense of adventure, the group decides to break into Ely's house to uncover the mysteries within, unaware of the sinister truths they are about to unveil.

The teenagers' escapade quickly turns dangerous as they discover that Mr. Ely's charming facade conceals something far more ominous. The investigation spirals out of control, placing the friends in grave danger and testing their courage and resolve. As the police and other adults remain skeptical of their claims, the high schoolers must rely on their wits to navigate an increasingly perilous situation. The sequence of terrifying events that unfold reveal the depth of Ely's madness – and the lengths he will go to protect his secrets.