A group of struggling actors set out to help create the next big horror hit under the direction of the ambitious Vivian Astuce. As the cast and crew immerse themselves in their roles, they find their fictional nightmare becoming all too real. They slowly discover that their director, Vivian, is orchestrating the terror from behind the scenes. With time running out, they must unravel the mystery of Vivian’s sinister motives before they all meet their final, fatal scenes.