Fulfilling a deadly curse, Jacob Bradford rises from his grave after more than a hundred years and exacts bloody revenge against the descendants of the men who murdered him. Even after several shocking murders are discovered in this small college town, the locals who know of the curse dismiss it, including the Chief of police, Brad McCormack. Tensions build as Bruce Fields, father of a cursed family, objects strongly to his son's relationship with Jenny Bradford, Jacob's great, great granddaughter. Ignoring his father's warnings, Matt Fields pursues his love for Jenny. As their intimacy grows, Matt is intrigued by a birthmark on Jenny's shoulder not knowing that it represents a powerful link to the killer who preys upon the town.