In the sweltering summer of 1977, New York becomes a cauldron of tensions and fears. The city faces unbearable heat and a series of chilling murders attributed to the infamous "Son of Sam." The story follows a group of neighborhood friends, led by the charismatic yet troubled Vinny, a young man caught between his ordinary life and his tumultuous passions. Vinny, obsessed with the music and culture of the 70s, struggles to find his identity as his relationship with his girlfriend, Dionna, grows increasingly strained.
As the murders multiply, panic floods the streets and the atmosphere becomes darker. Rumors and paranoia begin to wear down both the relationships among the characters and the community they know. Vinny, lost in his own demons and his growing desire to escape the mundane, finds himself increasingly drawn to the violence that surrounds him. At the same time, his friends start to question his loyalty and true nature, while the city itself becomes another character, with its chaos and vibrant culture.
The tension culminates in an explosive finale where reality and madness intertwine, demonstrating that fear can turn friends into foes and transform a hot summer into an unforgettable nightmare.