There Will Be Blood

In 1898, prospector Daniel Plainview begins his ambitious journey in the harsh terrain of New Mexico. While attempting to dynamite a mine for valuable ore, he suffers a broken leg but refuses to let his injury deter him from his quest for fortune.

After hauling himself from the pit, Daniel visits an assay office where he receives a certificate that solidifies his discovery's worth. This moment marks the beginning of his relentless pursuit for wealth in the mineral-rich lands of the west.

By 1902, Daniel strikes gold again with the discovery of oil near Los Angeles. He capitalizes on this fortune by establishing a drilling company, ushering in a new era of wealth and ambition.

Tragedy strikes when a workplace accident results in the death of one of Daniel's workers. In a calculated move, he adopts the man's orphaned son, H.W., to enhance his image and attract potential investors.

By 1911, Daniel's relentless pursuit for wealth leads him to Little Boston, California, where he meets Paul Sunday. Paul reveals the presence of a lucrative oil deposit beneath his family's land, prompting Daniel to negotiate for the rights.

As Daniel seeks to acquire the land, complications arise when Paul's twin brother, Eli, demands a significant payment for the church's involvement. After tense negotiations, they settle on $5,000, but this agreement is only the beginning of significant troubles ahead.

With the oil flowing, disaster befalls Daniel when a blowout occurs that leaves H.W. deaf. The tragedy not only affects Daniel's family but also ignites tension and blame between him and Eli, who feels wronged for not receiving Daniel's support.

The relationship between Daniel and Eli deteriorates as Eli demands payment and confronts Daniel over his refusal to bless the well. Their rivalry culminates in a brutal confrontation that highlights the brewing conflict and escalating stakes.

During this tumultuous time, a man calling himself Henry arrives, claiming to be Daniel's half-brother. Initially, Daniel forms a bond with Henry, but this relationship turns tragic as Daniel uncovers the truth about Henry’s intentions.

As Daniel continues his quest for power and wealth, he starts negotiations with Union Oil. However, the specter of his past rivalries looms over him, especially regarding the Bandy ranch that still poses a threat to his ambitions.

After a humiliating baptism at Eli’s church, Daniel’s world begins to fragment. Now in 1927 and consumed by alcoholism, he finds himself a recluse, living in his grand mansion, alienated from the world and those he once cherished.

As H.W. matures, he seeks to carve out his own path, deciding to venture into Mexico. This decision infuriates Daniel, revealing the undercurrents of control and resentment that define their relationship.

In a gripping climax, Eli, now a radio preacher, approaches a drunken Daniel with an offer for the land of the deceased William Bandy. The meeting escalates, revealing the extent of Daniel's manipulative nature.

The tension reaches a boiling point when Daniel, driven by rage and resentment, brutally murders Eli with a bowling pin in his private alley. This shocking act marks the end of their tumultuous rivalry and a conclusion to Daniel's tangled web of deceit.

After the violent confrontation with Eli, Daniel sits in silence and whispers, 'I’m finished!' This moment encapsulates the hollow victory of his wealth and power, leaving him isolated in his mansion.