Eric Binford is a hollow, chain smoking, socially awkward young man with a deep passion for classic films that goes beyond his job at a Los Angeles film distributor’s warehouse. His knowledge of old films has led to bullying from those around him, fueling his obsession that eventually spirals into psychosis.
When Eric meets Marilyn O’Connor, an Australian model and Marilyn Monroe doppelganger, his obsession takes a dangerous turn. After being stood up by Marilyn, Eric’s sanity starts to unravel. He morphs into various iconic film characters, including Dracula and The Mummy, seeking vengeance on those who have wronged him.
Eric’s descent into madness escalates as he enacts scenes from classic films with deadly consequences. From pushing his Aunt Stella down a staircase to making murders look like accidents inspired by movie scenes, Eric’s twisted reality blurs the lines between film and life.
As Eric’s violent acts intensify, Dr. Jerry Moriarty, a criminal psychologist, steps in to unravel the pattern behind the killings. With the help of a policewoman, Dr. Moriarty races against time to stop Eric before he can harm more innocent victims.
Eric’s obsession culminates in a deadly showdown at a photography studio with Marilyn. Drugged and forced to reenact scenes from films, Marilyn’s life hangs in the balance as Dr. Moriarty intervenes. The dramatic climax unfolds at Mann’s Chinese Theatre, where Eric meets his demise while reenacting a film character’s death scene.
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