In a small town with a dark past, aspiring filmmaker Julian delves into a high school project that uncovers a horrific family tragedy involving unexplainable events from years ago. He and his friends stumble upon old videotapes revealing unsettling footage tied to the town's sinister history. During their investigation, Julian awakens an ancient evil that has the power to possess and control anyone who watches the cursed footage. The group quickly finds themselves entangled in a nightmare as the malevolent force begins to manipulate their lives and drive them to the brink of madness.

As the evil's influence grows, uncovering more about its origin becomes a race against time. Each clue exposes deeper layers of the town's secrets, drawing Julian and his friends into a web of terror that threatens their lives and sanity. They must navigate through relentless paranoia and disturbing occurrences while trying to find a way to stop the malevolent entity before it claims more victims. The story builds tension through eerie discoveries and escalating dread, leaving the friends desperate and determined in their quest for survival against an age-old darkness.