In a small New Mexico town, nightclub performer Kiki Walker convinces her manager Jerry Manning to use a leopard for a publicity stunt. However, the plan goes awry when the leopard escapes, sowing fear and panic among the locals. Soon after, a young girl named Teresa is found dead, brutally mauled. The town's residents believe the leopard is responsible, but Jerry and Kiki begin to suspect that something more sinister is at play. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they uncover peculiarities that suggest a human hand behind the killing.

Their investigation uncovers a series of strange and tragic events linked to the escaped leopard. Suspense builds as more attacks occur, throwing the town into turmoil and paranoia. The line between human and animal savagery blurs, leading to a series of chilling revelations. As Jerry and Kiki’s quest for truth intensifies, they realize that the danger is closer than they had ever anticipated.