A Wounded Fawn

Bruce Ernst, a secretive serial killer, witnesses his art collector client lose a significant proxy bid for a rare Erinyes statue. This loss becomes the catalyst for Bruce's obsession, leading him to fixate on the winning bidder, Kate Horna.

Haunted by a disturbing vision of a Red Owl figure, Bruce begins to follow Kate home from the auction. His growing obsession takes a dark turn, fueling his murderous instincts as he plots his next move.

In a chilling act of violence, Bruce murders Kate and steals the coveted Erinyes statue. This pivotal moment solidifies his descent into madness and sets the tone for the horrors to unfold.

Bruce invites his new girlfriend, Meredith Tanning, to spend a weekend at his secluded woodland cabin, masking his true sinister intentions. Unbeknownst to her, he is contemplating another murder as tension builds.

Upon arriving at the cabin, Meredith hears a disembodied voice urging her to leave, hinting at the dark fate awaiting her. This unsettling experience foreshadows the impending danger Bruce poses.

Meredith recognizes the Erinyes statue from her museum's provenance verification and grows suspicious of Bruce's claims that it is merely a replica. Her instinct to investigate further puts her in even greater jeopardy.

Feeling increasingly uneasy, Meredith contacts her friend Wendy at the museum, who frantically warns her of the stolen statue and the fact that its owner is missing. This confirmation raises the stakes of her perilous situation.

In a shocking twist, Bruce brutally attacks Meredith, slashing her throat and believing her to be dead. He then destroys her belongings in a horrifying display of his unrestrained violence.

Miraculously, Meredith survives the initial attack and retaliates by using the Erinyes statue to strike Bruce unconscious. Her unexpected strength turns the tide of danger back towards Bruce.

After regaining consciousness, Bruce finds himself suffering from disorienting visions and encounters with his past victims, including Kate. He grapples with his sanity as he confronts the consequences of his actions.

In a bid to escape his tortured mental state, Bruce decides to offer the Erinyes statue outside, hoping it might alleviate his psychological torment. However, Meredith continues to haunt him, intensifying his inner conflict.

In a climactic clash, Bruce accuses Meredith of driving away the Red Owl, while she demands he confess his crimes. Their confrontation intensifies, culminating in a struggle between guilt and denial.

As Bruce refuses to admit his wrongdoing, he is attacked by unseen forces, leading to his tragic demise in the forest. His violent end serves as justice for his heinous acts against Meredith and others.

In a heart-stopping reveal, it is shown that Meredith survived by cleverly securing her throat with duct tape. She remains a silent observer as Bruce falls victim to his own violent chaos in the woods.