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Craig, a talented auto mechanic, faces a pivotal moment in his life after losing his job. The loss causes him significant financial struggles that threaten his stability and lead him toward potential eviction.

At a rundown bar, Craig unexpectedly encounters his old high school friend, Vince. Their bittersweet reunion prompts both nostalgia and an opportunity to rekindle their friendship over drinks.

As Craig and Vince reminisce, they are approached by Colin and Violet, a seemingly kind couple. The couple offers help but introduces an unsettling series of escalating dares that would change Craig's life forever.

The night takes a drastic turn as Craig and Vince are thrust into a drinking contest by Colin and Violet. This challenge quickly escalates into a dangerous series of dares that blur the lines of fun and risk.

During a dare, Craig finds himself brutally beaten by a bouncer over a mere $500. Upon regaining consciousness, he realizes he's been taken to the lavish home of Colin and Violet, where sinister undertones emerge.

As the dares continue, a rift begins to form between Craig and Vince. With the stakes of each challenge growing higher, Vince's darker ambitions and desire for Violet's attention further complicate their friendship.

Vince discovers that Colin and Violet possess a staggering $250,000. This revelation sends the duo into a reckless frenzy, as they start formulating a plan to claim the fortune for themselves.

In a shocking twist, Vince holds a knife to Colin, demanding the money. Colin chillingly reveals that the safe had never been locked, highlighting the manipulation they have been subjected to and the precariousness of their situation.

Craig faces a harrowing challenge when he is forced to engage in an inappropriate act with Violet for a payout that could save him from eviction. The moral dilemma leaves him conflicted and guilt-ridden.

With their friendship hanging by a thread, Craig selflessly offers to take Vince's place for a gruesome dare involving severing his pinkie finger. This moment of sacrifice leads to unforeseen tensions and anger between the friends.

In a grotesque turn, both Craig and Vince are pitted against each other in a bizarre challenge involving a cooked dog for a staggering $50,000. Craig manages to win, but the victory is overshadowed by Vince's enraged reaction.

As chaos escalates, Colin attempts to dampen the rising conflict, but it only pushes Vince toward the dark decision to eliminate Craig. Ultimately, Vince chooses not to betray his friend, but their bond shatters amid the turmoil.

In a shocking turn of events, Craig retaliates against Vince in a moment of desperation, incapacitating him just as their rivalry reaches an apex. This act marks the disintegration of their friendship, leaving Craig isolated.

Colin's true role in the escalating chaos comes to light as he pays off Violet's bet favoring Craig to eliminate Vince. This revelation adds layers of betrayal and manipulation to the already fraught situation.

After the violent culmination of events, Craig emerges with cash in hand but faces a bittersweet reunion with his family. His wife's sudden appearance, compounded by the bloody aftermath of the night, marks a disheartening end to his journey.