In a small, rural American town, a series of gruesome murders begins to terrorize the local community. Gerald, a computer whiz, and his girlfriend Lillian become intrigued and start investigating the mysterious killings. As they dive deeper into the case, they realize that the murders are being carried out by an ax-wielding maniac. Using computer technology, Gerald attempts to piece together clues, while Lillian provides support and helps uncover connections between the victims.

As the couple draws closer to unraveling the identity of the killer, tensions rise, and the body count continues to grow. The townspeople become increasingly paranoid and suspicious of one another. Through a series of shocking twists and turns, Gerald and Lillian face numerous obstacles as they race against time to stop the killer before more lives are lost. Secrets are exposed, relationships are tested, and the true horrors of the town come to light as the climax approaches, leading to an intense and thrilling showdown.