In the late 1960s, a cult led by a charismatic yet deranged figure, who claims to be the reincarnation of Christ, takes root in the turbulent counterculture of California. Lonely and disaffected individuals are drawn to his promises of enlightenment and communal living, which quickly devolve into a blend of drug-fueled rituals, free love, and increasingly sinister indoctrination. The group's isolation on a remote ranch facilitates the leader's manipulation and control over his followers, convincing them that an imminent apocalyptic race war will bring about societal rebirth. As the cult grows in numbers and fervor, the line between devotion and fanaticism blurs, revealing darker undertones to their seemingly idyllic lifestyle.

Told through a blend of flashbacks and present-day interviews, former members recount their descent from idealistic dreams to horrific violence under the leader's commands. The narrative offers a chilling glimpse into the minds of those who surrendered their morality to a magnetic but dangerous figure. As tensions rise within the group and external pressures mount, the once-unthinkable acts become chilling reality. This tense atmosphere paints a harrowing portrait of how blind allegiance and charismatic leadership can lead ordinary people to commit extraordinary atrocities.