The story begins with Ernest Trend, an average man whose life takes an unexpected turn when his business partners hire a pair of eccentric and bumbling exterminators to kill him. These exterminators—Arthur Coddish and Faron Crush—specialize in eliminating "troublesome" individuals but lack the professionalism their job demands. The plot thickens as the exterminators make a series of catastrophic mistakes, leaving a trail of mayhem and confusion in their wake. Meanwhile, Ernest becomes entangled with various colorful characters, including the mysterious and alluring Nancy, creating an intricate web of misadventures and slapstick chaos.

Events spiral further out of control as the bumbling attackers pursue their increasingly difficult target through a series of mischief-ridden scenarios. Ernest, caught in a whirlwind of chaos, must navigate an unpredictable world filled with bizarre and often dangerous confrontations. As circumstances grow increasingly dire, the action ramps up to frantic levels, consistently blending dark humor with madcap situations. The cascade of accidents and misunderstandings culminates in a frenetic, high-stakes climax that challenges the characters’ wits and endurance, all leading toward an unpredictable resolution.