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The film opens with John Kramer undergoing an MRI scan at a hospital. A doctor informs him that he has advanced brain cancer and only months left to live, which deeply impacts him and sets the stage for the events to follow.

While at the hospital, John observes a custodian trying to steal from a patient. This incident sparks a vivid imagination sequence where the custodian becomes entangled in one of John's traps, facing the terrifying prospect of losing his eyesight in just 60 seconds.

Four months later, John meets Henry Kessler at a cancer support group. Henry expresses his hope in battling cancer, which intrigues John and leads him to later spot Henry looking healthy at a coffee shop.

John learns from Henry that he has been cured through an experimental treatment developed by Dr. Finn Pederson. This meeting sparks John's curiosity about the treatment and motivates him to dig deeper into its reality.

John conducts research and finds Dr. Pederson's daughter, Dr. Cecilia Pederson. She reveals that her father is under threat from corrupt pharmaceutical companies, conducting secret clinical trials to counter their influence.

Determined to find a cure, John travels to a makeshift clinic in Mexico City. Upon arrival, he meets Gabriela and her medical team, feeling optimistic about the prospects of the treatment.

After leaving to buy celebratory tequila for Gabriela, John returns to find the clinic abandoned. Realization strikes him that he has been conned, and the promised surgery never took place.

Seeking vengeance, John captures Diego, a taxi driver involved in the scam. Subjecting him to a brutal test, John forces Diego to mutilate himself to survive, showcasing the bleak nature of John's justice.

As the con artists start disappearing, it's revealed that Amanda, John's apprentice, is involved in their abduction. She assists John in orchestrating a terrifying game for the fraudulent team.

The captured con artists awaken in a factory, faced with a series of violent tests that force them to confront their worst fears. Each test leads to horrific outcomes, marking a grim turn of events.

Parker Sears enters the scene demanding a refund, only to find himself chained up amidst the chaos. This escalation of violence adds tension as the survivors must navigate their dire situations.

Cecilia shocks everyone by revealing her collusion with Parker, leading to Gabriela's brutal murder. This betrayal intensifies the conflict and raises the stakes for everyone involved.

John fights to protect Carlos while Parker and Cecilia attempt to escape with stolen money. Their greed ultimately leads them to trigger lethal traps that seal their grim fates.

In a twist of fate, Cecilia betrays Parker to save herself. The chaos leaves her trapped while John and Carlos manage to break free, highlighting themes of survival and betrayal.

The film concludes with John, Carlos, and Amanda walking away from the factory together, reflecting on the treachery and despair left in their wake. It sets the stage for further investigations of John's complex moral code.

In a mid-credits scene, John teams up with Detective Mark Hoffman to set up a nightmarish trap for Henry. This moment underscores John's ongoing cycle of vengeance and survival.