Pesadilla delves into themes of greed, loss, destruction, and the raw vulnerability embedded in family dynamics. While some may interpret it as a horror film, others might view it as an unflinching exploration of brute, unfiltered human nature.
An estranged couple’s vacation leaves Kyle, a leg-injured housesitter, in a sinister predicament. Military presence, eerie calls, and the fate of an ex girlfriend cast a chilling scenario that will remain with him as long as he lives.
Lionel is trying to move out of the city with his grandfather. To make some extra money, Lionel decides to ride along with his cousin Eurie as he makes some questionable pick-ups. As it is getting late, they decide to make one more stop at a ranch owned by a mysterious figure with drug kingpin ties.
Following the passing of his wife, a wealthy widower hosts an evening dinner. Amidst the festivities, his daughter's boyfriend prepares to propose, and in love, things are never guaranteed. Meanwhile, the culinary master struggles to comprehend the situation, and an unknown event occurs outside.