In a quiet Midwestern town, a group of siblings embarks on a road trip to a local festival. Everything seems to be going well until, on a dark and lonely stretch of road, they encounter a mysterious car that persistently follows them. At first, the siblings think it’s just a coincidence, but soon they realize there’s something sinister in the driver’s intense gaze.
During their journey, they begin to experience a series of strange occurrences: unsettling noises and figures that seem to lurk in the distance. As they venture deeper into the countryside, their paths cross with a local legend that speaks of an ancient being that returns every 23 years to terrorize the innocent and collect a strange "trophy."
When one of the siblings is kidnapped, the other sets out on a desperate mission to save him. The tension escalates, and a cat-and-mouse game unfolds, testing their courage and loyalty. Amidst the darkness, a chilling fact emerges: the creature stalking them not only feeds on fear but also seems to have a terrifying connection to the region's history. Time is running against them, and each twist reveals more about the nightmare they have unleashed. Will the siblings be able to unravel the mystery and survive this horrifying night?