The Beast Within

Eli and Caroline McCreary embark on a road trip through the scenic backroads of rural Mississippi after their honeymoon. The journey takes a dire turn when they accidentally miss a turn and their car becomes stuck in the mud.

Eli decides to set off on foot to find a nearby service station for assistance. While he is away, a terrifying and mysterious creature attacks, leading to a tragic fate for their beloved dog and a horrific assault on Caroline.

In the wake of the attack, Caroline discovers she is pregnant, a secret that weighs heavily on their lives. The tragic events forever alter the course of their family as they grapple with the implications of the assault.

Fast forward seventeen years, their son Michael is in a dire health crisis, plagued by a disturbing illness that leaves him in a fragile state. Eli and Caroline feel an urgent need to uncover the truth about Michael's origin.

Eli and Caroline return to Naiobi, the town where Caroline's traumatic experience occurred. They believe understanding Michael's biological father may provide answers to his condition.

Their investigation raises the suspicions of local magistrate Judge Curwin and newspaper editor Edwin Curwin, both wary of the dark history tied to a horrific murder that coincided with Caroline's assault.

Plagued by disturbing visions, Michael escapes from the hospital, impulsively stealing a car to return to Naiobi. His return marks an unsettling shift in the narrative, revealing violent and unsettling impulses.

Mistaken for a grocery delivery boy, Michael gains entry into Edwin Curwin's home. In a shockingly violent turn, he succumbs to his darker instincts, killing and partially consuming Curwin.

Disoriented, Michael is later found by Amanda Platt, who takes him to a local doctor's office. Dr. Schoonmaker contacts Eli and Caroline, shocked by the unexpected improvement in Michael's health.

Michael and Amanda's relationship blossoms as they share a tender moment in the woods. However, this bliss is interrupted when Amanda's dog uncovers a human hand, leading to a grisly excavation by local authorities.

Amanda's father forbids her from seeing Michael, heightening the emotional stakes. This intervention creates tension as the town's dark history looms over Michael and Amanda's budding romance.

Michael's increasingly violent actions culminate in the murder of a relative of the Curwins. The revelations regarding Michael's true parentage unleash chaos and a deeper struggle for his identity.

Sheriff Pool and Eli uncover a deformed skeleton shackled in the cellar, marking a grotesque climax in their investigation. This grim find reshapes the understanding of Michael's past and its ties to the town.

In a terrifying scene at the hospital, Michael undergoes a horrifying transformation in front of Dr. Schoonmaker and others, revealing the dark truth about his existence. The atmosphere becomes tense as the night unravels.

The harrowing night culminates in a tragic confrontation in the woods where Michael assaults Amanda. Caroline is forced to shoot Michael in a desperate act, leaving everyone to grapple with the unsettling aftermath of the events.