None of it was supposed to be real. The screams, The monsters. The blood. So Norah Lewis ignored her brother's screams. Just like everyone else at the Thicket. Management is quick to dismiss the incident as an isolated tragedy, promising heightened security and a new "no masks" policy. Parents' groups lobby for a shutdown while thrill seekers--including many of Norah's classmates--clamor for a chance to visit the notorious "real" haunted attraction. Haunted by survivor's guilt, Norah secretly plans a return visit to retrace her brother's steps. But the masked man in the grainy security footage hasn't chosen the Thicket at random. And, like Norah, he's planning a return visit.