Dr. Alfred Morris, a university professor, is conducting experiments on Mayan nerve gas that can temporarily transform individuals into zombie-like creatures. With his assistant, Ted Allison, they embark on a series of unethical and dangerous experiments. Ted is unwittingly complicit in the sinister plans, as Dr. Morris’s intentions extend beyond scientific inquiry; he aims to use this nerve gas to manipulate and control human behavior for his own gain.

As their experiments continue, the gas is used on an unsuspecting cabaret singer named Isabel, who happens to be Ted’s fiancée. This leads to tragic and horrifying consequences that spiral out of control. The narrative then follows the increasingly desperate and dark actions taken by those affected as they grapple with the ghastly transformations and their frightening implications. The story builds tension through a blend of scientific intrigue, moral dilemmas, and an ever-present sense of dread, culminating in a gripping tale that leaves audiences questioning the limits of scientific exploration and the price of unchecked ambition.