Joe (Jeff Fahey, Lawnmower Man) and Beth (Kellie Waymire, Six Feet Under) are both multiple murderers who meet in a corrupt institute for the criminally insane. Despite these less than romantic surroundings, the two killers develop a strong bond and fall for one another. But when Joe escapes, the staff tortue Beth for information. On the outside, Joe realises that he can't live without Beth, so he returns to the institute ansd goes on the rampage, freeing all the patients.

Now free, the couple set out to find a place to stay and soon discover a farm run by Boley, a believer in the old, traditional ways. Here, Joe and Beth settle down and plan to live a life of happiness. But can things really be this straight forward...?