When a series of disappearances linked to an oil tycoon’s drilling operation in the swamp raises concerns, the local sheriff takes on the investigation. He soon encounters the terrifying Man-Thing, a legendary creature from Seminole folklore. This monstrous being, lurking in the murky waters, has a sinister ability: it ignites a fiery fate for anyone who succumbs to fear. As the mystery unfolds, the sheriff must confront both the supernatural terror and the corporate greed threatening the fragile ecosystem.