Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.

Bill chops onions to prepare a meal for his guest. He takes a portrait over the table. He sets the table for two and look at the mirror when he hears the bell. He opens the door: it is Michael. Bill opens a wine bottle and both eat dinner together. He holds Michael's hand. After the dinner, the couple dance. Suddenly, someone enters the house, it's Bill's wife accompanied by her lover.

With the clock ticking and the body count rising, Homicide Detective Timothy Reynolds reluctantly volunteers to assist his former partner, Detective Alan Fryer, with the investigation to a slew of grisly murders left behind by a mission orientated killer during the Christmas holidays.

With the clock ticking and the body count rising, Homicide Detective Timothy Reynolds reluctantly volunteers to assist his former partner, Detective Alan Fryer, with the investigation to a slew of grisly murders left behind by a mission orientated killer during the Christmas holidays.