The film explores the rise and fall of Al Adamson, a prolific yet often overlooked director of B-movies and exploitation films during the 1960s and 1970s. It delves into his origins, tracing his journey from childhood influenced by his father, Denver Dixon, a silent film cowboy actor, to his foray into low-budget horror and schlock cinema. Adamson's partnership with producer Samuel M. Sherman fueled his career, leading to cult classics known for their eccentricity rather than critical acclaim. His work environment was characterized by tight budgets, rapid production schedules, and a colorful ensemble of actors and crew. Interviews with surviving collaborators, genre historians, and archival footage paint a vivid picture of his professional life and the niche he carved out in Hollywood's shadowy underbelly.

The narrative takes a dark turn as it transitions from Adamson’s career achievements to the grim circumstances surrounding his mysterious disappearance and subsequent death. Utilizing a combination of interviews with law enforcement, friends, and family members, the film details the bizarre events that led to the discovery of his body in 1995, revealing the complexities and contradictions of his personality as well as the sinister elements involved in his demise. The documentary serves as both an homage to Adamson's idiosyncratic legacy in the film industry and a chilling true-crime story that captures the unsettling aftermath of his tragic end.