In the late 19th century, harsh land baron Seamus Laurent butchers a Roma clan, unleashing a curse on his household and town. In the days that adhere to, the townspeople are afflicted by headaches, Seamus's boy Edward goes missing out on, as well as a child is found killed. The locals believe a wild animal, however visiting pathologist John McBride warns of a much more ominous presence hiding in the timbers.