Jake Tilton, an unassuming man working a monotonous job at a factory, receives an eerie and provocative gift—a monkey's paw that is said to grant its holder three wishes. Initially skeptical, Jake is soon drawn into the dark allure of the paw's power after he makes his first wish, leading to unexpected and unsettling events. Encouraged by his co-worker Tony Cobb, Jake begins to see the true implications of meddling with fate, as each wish brings about unintended and increasingly dire consequences that spiral out of control.

The monkey's paw's influence soon disturbs Jake's personal life, bringing him into conflict with those closest to him, including his girlfriend Olivia. Struggling to undo the havoc the wishes have wreaked, Jake faces mounting danger and desperation as he tries to set things right. Meanwhile, Tony's obsession with the paw only grows, causing tension and ultimately leading to devastating actions that threaten everyone involved. As the story progresses, Jake must confront the paw's malevolent power head-on, making grim decisions that test his morals and survival instincts in his quest to escape its curse.