Assassination Nation

In the quaint town of Salem, MA, strange occurrences start to unfold as residents begin wearing bizarre masks. High school senior Lily Coulson narrates the chaos, expressing her disbelief and concern over how her community has seemingly lost its sanity.

Lily reflects on her once ordinary life surrounded by her close friends Bex, Em, and Sarah. Their bond is evident, but tensions begin to surface as they navigate their relationships and personal issues.

While attending a party, Bex has an intimate encounter with her crush Diamond, only to be abandoned by him shortly thereafter. Heartbroken, she confides her feelings of betrayal to her friends, setting the stage for further drama.

The town is rocked when Mayor Bartlett is exposed for engaging in scandalous behavior, which includes interacting with male escorts. His public humiliation leads to a desperate suicide attempt at a conference, leaving the community in shock.

Lily is summoned by Principal Turrell to discuss the controversy surrounding her artwork that depicts nude figures. Despite her claims of empowerment, the principal faces his own scandal when his personal images are hacked and exposed.

The chaos escalates when cheerleader Reagan maliciously shares nude photos of her friend Grace, resulting in a violent confrontation between the two. Grace's retaliatory actions lead to her arrest, highlighting the breakdown of social order.

It is revealed that 'Daddy' is actually Nick Mathers, the neighbor for whom Lily babysits. The release of their intimate photos sends shockwaves through the community, resulting in a violent reaction from Lily's boyfriend, Mark.

As Lily walks through the town grappling with shame, she becomes the target of mocking local men. In a moment of survival instinct, she successfully defends herself by striking one of her assailants with a shovel, showcasing her resilience.

During the rising chaos, townsfolk wrongly target a young boy named Marty, believing he is behind the hacks. Under pressure, he names Lily as the mastermind, leading to violent repercussions as the mob turns against him.

Masked intruders invade Em's home, instigating a brutal struggle for survival. Em's mother Nance valiantly attempts to protect her family but ultimately becomes a victim amid the increasing chaos.

Lily seeks refuge at Nick's house, only to uncover his sinister intentions. After a tense confrontation, she manages to escape, arming herself with his weapons to prepare for a showdown.

Gathering her courage, Lily confronts the men holding her friends captive. In an act of bravery, she executes a daring rescue, demonstrating her commitment to her friends amid overwhelming odds.

In a climactic battle, the girls join forces against their captors. They confront their oppressors, unleashing their fury and reclaiming their agency in the wake of the turmoil that has befallen their town.

Lily takes the initiative to rally all the girls in the neighborhood, encouraging them to rise against the chaos. An army forms as they prepare to fight back against the masked perpetrators terrorizing their community.

In the aftermath of the crisis, Lily's parents learn from detectives that their child may have had a part in the chaos. Ultimately, the true instigator of the hacks is revealed to be Lily's brother, Donny, leaving the family in disbelief.