Lake Reed is an actress with a string of lackluster accomplishments. After blowing countless auditions, her agent threatens to drop her if she does not land a role. Her eyes are set on the lead role in a major classic movie remake. Lake tracks down Corin Abel who starred in the original film. Corin is now a paraplegic recluse after a tragic accident a decade ago. As Lake learns from her experience, strange things begin happening — macabre images and violent visions suggest Corin's acting methods may not be as innocent as they first seem. Lake is torn between her determination to land this role and her fear for her life. Is it a role worth dying for?