An introspective journey in the mind of the protagonist, the film explores the themes of perception, influence, madness, and obsession. A man meets a mysterious woman and remains inexplicably fascinated by her. Adoration turns into an obsession to the point that the woman will remain an obsessive presence in the man's life even after death. Based on the novel by E. A. Poe.

The sexual rivalries over a new, potentially great rock'n'roll singer between a nightclub owner and a local gangster cause unrest and eventually lead to murder.