In a quiet town, a misfit young man named Billy feels lonelier than a dog at a dance. Life has turned its back on him, and his peers only mock him. One day, while exploring a nearby desert, he stumbles upon a strange artifact of extraterrestrial origin: a powerful laser weapon. Drawn in by its mysterious energy, Billy takes it home and discovers that testing it grants him immense power, but at a high price.
Soon, the thrill of being able to vaporize anything in his path becomes a deadly trap. The weapon begins to physically transform him, exacerbating his anger and feeding a dark urge for revenge against his oppressors. Meanwhile, a group of government agents and extraterrestrials is on the hunt for the artifact, leading to a cat-and-mouse game.
As Billy's transformation progresses, his actions become increasingly destructive and dangerous, culminating in an unexpected conclusion that underscores the consequences of loneliness and abuse. With a blend of action, science fiction, and a touch of horror, this story of an outcast boy who becomes an unstoppable force presents an allegory of the corrosive effects of power and revenge, leaving the audience to ponder what it truly means to be a hero... or a villain.