In a small town that revels in its witch trial history, a misunderstood boy named Norman Babcock has the unusual ability to see and speak with the dead, including his late grandmother who continues to offer him companionship and advice. His unusual talent is largely unappreciated and makes him an outcast among his peers and a source of concern for his family. Despite his isolation, Norman’s affinity for all things spooky and supernatural is unwavering. When his estranged and eccentric uncle Mr. Prenderghast alerts him to an important annual ritual that he must take over, Norman learns that it is his destiny to use his gifts to save the town from a centuries-old curse.

Norman's task to perform the ritual is met with skepticism and disbelief, as he can barely convince anyone of his paranormal abilities. Alongside him, a ragtag group inadvertently forms, including his older sister, Courtney; a local bully, Alvin; his best friend, Neil; and Neil’s brother, Mitch. The group stumbles into an adventure filled with supernatural occurrences and eerie encounters. As the anniversary of the witch's curse approaches, Norman must confront the disturbed spirits of the past, including the misunderstood ghost of the witch herself, whose haunting has been a dark cloud over the town. The quest challenges Norman's courage and the perceptions of those around him as they race against time to prevent a calamity rooted in fear and superstition.