Horns

Ignatius Perrish and Merrin Williams share a tender moment lying beneath a tree in the woods, lost in their feelings for each other. Ig promises to love Merrin for the rest of her life, unaware of the dark events that are about to unfold.

Ignatius wakes up to discover that Merrin has been brutally murdered. The community turns against him, with protesters outside condemning him, as suspicions rise that he is responsible for her death.

Ig calls his lawyer friend, Lee Torneau, to seek help and goes to his family's home to escape the press. His brother Terry offers support while their father has trouble finding a lawyer willing to represent Ig, leaving him feeling isolated.

The townspeople gather for a vigil at the site where Merrin's body was discovered. Ig, who watches from a distance, is filled with rage and despair, feeling the weight of the accusations against him.

After a night of drinking and spending time with an old friend, Ig wakes up to find two horns protruding from his head. This bizarre transformation begins to change the way people react to him, and he starts to uncover hidden truths.

Ig visits a doctor to have his horns checked out and overhears shocking confessions from others in the waiting room. This experience unveils the dark thoughts of strangers around him, complicating his reality.

Ig recalls childhood memories of his time with Merrin, including a significant moment in church where he first saw her. This poignant flashback reminds him of the love they shared amidst the chaos surrounding him.

Determined to clear his name, Ig confronts his family members and friends to search for the truth about Merrin's murder. The shocking revelations suggest that those closest to him may have darker secrets than he realized.

Ig's journey leads him to uncover that his friend Lee is the one who killed Merrin after initially being rejected by her. The discovery shatters Ig, propelling him toward revenge as he battles with his newfound powers.

In a final confrontation, Ig faces Lee in the woods where Merrin was murdered. The battle escalates into a supernatural showdown, revealing the true extent of Ig's transformation and his quest for vengeance.

As the fight reaches its climax, Ig undergoes a transformation into a demonic creature, fully displaying his rage and strength. Fueled by his love for Merrin, he goes to extreme lengths to ensure Lee pays for his crimes.

Ig finally avenges Merrin by killing Lee in a brutal act of retribution, fulfilling his quest for justice. His demonic form lashes out, leaving a trail of destruction and sorrow in its wake.

After the confrontation, Ig returns to Merrin's father, Dale, and reveals the truth about the murder. In this moment of revelation, Dale understands that Ig is innocent and seeks to make amends.

Ig finds a note from Merrin left in the treehouse, detailing her battle with cancer and her intentions for their future. This poignant message reveals her love and hope for them to reunite someday.

The film concludes as Ig is seen under the tree with Merrin once again, suggesting that they have found peace together after their tragic journeys. Their love endures beyond the pain and suffering they experienced.