Five years ago, a series of serial murders imitating scenes from famous paintings shocked New York City. Detective Stan (Willem Dafoe) was ordered to investigate the case, but there was no progress, which made him suffer from public pressure. Stan used the girl Kristel (Samantha MacIvor) as bait to attract the murderer. Although he successfully shot the suspect Eddie, it also led to the tragic murder of Kristel. The case of Eddie made Stan commended by the police station and promoted smoothly, but he always felt guilty about the murdered girl in his heart, and there seemed to be another hidden story behind the case. Stan, who was under great guilt in his heart, indulged in alcohol and became more and more withdrawn. Five years later, a similar case appeared again, and the murderer seemed to intend to target Stan and issue a naked challenge. Stan not only had to face this cunning and highly intelligent opponent, but also had to face the inner demons that had troubled him for a long time...