Damaged

In a quiet town in Scotland, a woman named Abigail is brutally murdered by a killer disguised as a delivery boy. The crime scene reveals a disturbing pattern, with her head, arms, and legs arranged in a cross-like structure, but her torso is missing, setting off a chilling investigation.

Detective Dan Lawson, who investigated similar murders in Chicago over five years ago, is called to Scotland to assist in solving Abigail's murder. With the police recognizing the case's disturbing similarities to previous killings, Lawson's expertise becomes crucial to unraveling the mystery.

Lawson meets Detective Glen Boyd, who is grappling with personal issues stemming from the loss of his baby boy. Boyd’s relationship with his wife, Marie, has deteriorated, as they mourn their loss in vastly different ways, affecting the dynamics of the investigation.

As Lawson and Boyd investigate the murder, Lawson suggests that the killings might be motivated by religious hatred, differing from previous cases in Chicago. This theory raises the stakes as they delve deeper into potential cult activities within the community.

Just as the detectives begin to form leads, another local woman, Grace Hall, is killed in a similar manner, with her body staged like Abigail's. The pattern intensifies the urgency for Boyd and Lawson to uncover the killer's identity before more lives are lost.

Law enforcement focuses on Grace's ex-boyfriend, Colin McGregor, after learning he has a troubled history linked to cult activities. However, when Boyd attempts to interrogate him, Colin's lawyer's presence hinders their inquiries, complicating the investigation even further.

After learning that Colin was expelled from a local cult for non-compliance, Boyd discovers that Colin had been spying on him and Marie. The investigation takes a dark turn as Boyd's personal turmoil begins to intertwine with the case at hand.

Tragedy strikes when Boyd returns home to find Marie dead, her body arranged in a disturbing manner akin to the other victims. This shocking loss propels Boyd into a spiral of grief and revenge, intensifying his focus on catching the murderer.

Boyd is determined to capture Colin, but as the investigation unfolds, Colin ends up being fatally attacked by the actual killer. This unexpected twist leaves Boyd confused about the motivations and the true identity of the murderer.

During a confrontation between Boyd and Lawson, Damon reveals a shocking truth about his past, admitting to being the actual killer of several individuals, including Sarah, Lawson's former love who was involved with his partner, Bravo. This revelation shifts the entire direction of the investigation.

Lawson divulges that his murders were driven by jealousy and a need for revenge against those he deemed responsible for Sarah's death. The psychological turmoil reveals the calculated nature of his actions, as he recounts the careful planning behind each crime.

In the midst of Boyd's chase, Lawson successfully eludes arrest, thanks in part to an imposter serving as his getaway driver. This clever maneuver highlights Lawson's cunning nature and further frustrates Boyd, who is determined to capture the elusive killer.

Frustrated by his inability to catch Lawson, Boyd learns that the case has been handed over to Interpol. This development signifies a shift in the pursuit of justice, as Boyd grapples with the fallout of Lawson's crimes and his own emotional trauma.

In the film's climax, Boyd and Lawson come face to face. The tension culminates in a standoff, but Lawson's manipulative tactics allow him to slip through Boyd's grasp once more, leaving an indelible mark of failure on Boyd's conscience.

In the final scenes, Lawson is seen enjoying nature and smiling, seemingly justifying his heinous actions to himself. This chilling conclusion serves as a reminder of the complexities of morality and the psychological scars left in the wake of violence.