A once-celebrated Shakespearean actor, who everyone believed to be dead, returns to exact revenge on the critics who he blames for his ruin. Disillusioned and feeling slighted by their harsh reviews, particularly for denying him an esteemed acting award, he meticulously orchestrates a series of gruesome and theatrical murders. Each death mirrors a particular scene from Shakespeare's plays, reflecting the actor's passion for the Bard and his own deranged sense of artistry. As the murders unfold, a group of critics, who are the intended targets, become increasingly terrorized and desperate to protect themselves.

The police attempt to track down the killer, piecing together clues that link each murder to a corresponding critic and Shakespearean drama. Meanwhile, speculation grows among the surviving critics about the identity and motives of their pursuer. Unbeknownst to them, the actor is being clandestinely guided and assisted by an ally who shares his goal of vengeance. Fear and paranoia grip the critics as they frantically attempt to evade their fates while grappling with their past roles in the actor's career downfall. As tension mounts, it becomes a race to stop the killings before the actor completes his vengeful plan.