Mitchell Osgood, a struggling writer, seeks inspiration by documenting the notorious crimes of Albert Merrik, a psychopathic killer just released from prison after 15 years. Despite initial reluctance, Osgood befriends Merrik, hiring him at his bookshop to gain insight into the killer's twisted mind.
Ambition
A writer, desperate for inspiration, seeks out a notorious psychopath recently released from prison to spark his next creative endeavor.