Rollie Tyler, a retired special effects expert, is asked to help capture a dangerous killer by faking a robbery at the request of his girlfriend Kim's ex-husband, Mike. Despite his hesitations, Rollie agrees and designs an elaborate set-up using his expertise in special effects. However, the plan goes awry, leading Rollie into a web of deception and conspiracy. As he delves deeper into the circumstances surrounding the supposed capture, he realizes there is more at stake than he initially understood.

To unravel the mystery and clear his name, Rollie reluctantly teams up with Leo McCarthy, an ex-cop and his old partner from a previous encounter with crime. Together, they navigate a series of twists and turns involving corrupt officials, deadly adversaries, and high-stakes scenarios that test their resourcefulness and resolve. As Rollie uses his special effects skills in innovative ways to outsmart those who threaten them, the duo works against the clock to uncover the truth and dismantle the vicious plot they've stumbled upon. The unfolding events push Rollie to the limits of his ingenuity, setting the stage for an intense showdown.