In a charming yet grim Greek village, a series of horrendous murders is causing panic among the inhabitants. What initially appeared to be just a string of mysterious deaths quickly transforms into a chilling legend that awakens old myths. As the bodies begin to emerge, people whisper about a supernatural creature that dwells in the nearby woods: a gorgon, capable of turning its victims to stone with a single glance.
The story follows a young man named Paul, whose curiosity leads him to investigate the strange disappearances. As he delves deeper into the legend, he discovers that his own past is entwined with the creature and that his family harbors a dark secret. The plot thickens further when Paul falls in love with a woman whose fate seems to be sealed by the Gorgon.
The atmosphere grows increasingly oppressive, and Paul faces the harrowing decision to fight against the fate that looms over him or succumb to the terror that takes shape in his worst nightmares. With innovative special effects for its time and a dark narrative, themes of love, sacrifice, and the struggle between light and darkness are explored. In the end, the film leads viewers to an exciting climax that reveals the true nature of the gorgon and the deep ties that connect the characters in a web of mystery that is both tragic and fascinating.