Aspiring serial killer Leslie Vernon invites a journalist and her crew to follow him around as he plans a huge killing spree to become the next big name amongst his slasher heros, who are not just film stars, like Freddy and Jason, but who are actual people. Vernon takes them on a ride of learning the ins and outs of stalking prey while trying to avoid his arch nemesis, his psychiatrist . When the slashing and mayhem begin, can the crew stick around to finish their film?