When a single father relocates with his young son and his girlfriend to a quiet suburban home, the promise of a fresh start quickly unravels. Left alone while Dad is away on a work trip, the boy finds a new "friend" next door—a seemingly innocent neighbor child whose charm hides something deeply unsettling. Small disturbances escalate into impossible occurrences: scratches on walls, strange noises at night, and the child's behavior growing increasingly sinister.
As the family grapples with the terrifying truth, the father must race back and confront a presence that blurs the line between the ordinary and the supernatural. The film blends tense domestic drama with creeping horror as alliances fray, neighbors mistrust each other, and the true cost of that friendship is revealed. Taut, atmospheric, and emotionally charged, it builds to a chilling struggle to protect the family from an unseen evil lurking just beyond the backyard fence.