Hunter Fairchild fled his hometown of Madison twenty years ago and vowed to never return. An accomplished surgeon, he has repressed bitter memories of his childhood and buried them far beneath his beautiful home, his fancy cars and his gorgeous wife, who can't be pleased. However, when the small town of Madison is plagued by an unknown horror that dwells in the surrounding forest, he is mysteriously drawn back and forced to face the truth. Hunter and three unlikely friends from his past reunite to embark on a journey that will bring their greatest fears to light. As flashbacks of Hunter's childhood unite with the present adventure, the group must track down the menace and lay it to rest...but first they must confront the beast within each one of them.