Dodge Maynard is a desperate man facing a
terminal cancer diagnosis and crushing financial debt that threatens to leave his pregnant wife, Val, destitute. In a desperate bid to secure her future, Dodge accepts a shady, high-stakes proposition from enigmatic corporate operative Carter. He is invited to participate in a deadly, unsanctioned game of human hunting across the sprawling, concrete-and-steel labyrinth of Detroit.The premise is deceptively simple yet brutal: Dodge must survive for twenty-four hours while being relentlessly hunted by five wealthy, ruthless sportsmen who pay an astronomical fee for the thrill of the chase. For every hour Dodge stays alive, a massive sum of money is automatically wired directly to Val’s bank account, giving him a powerful, driving motivation to endure unimaginable physical and
psychological torture.As the countdown begins, the city transforms into a lethal battleground. Dodge utilizes his wits, athletic background, and local knowledge to evade his pursuers, navigating abandoned factories, crowded train stations, and shadowy alleyways. The hunters—each driven by their own distinct sadism, arrogance, or boredom—employ advanced surveillance technology, weapons, and local assets to track his every move. The tension escalates dramatically as Dodge transitions from a terrified fugitive into a resourceful combatant, realizing that the only way to save his family is to turn the tables on the men trying to kill him.Throughout the grueling ordeal, Dodge suffers severe injuries, betrayals, and harrowing near-misses, all while grappling with the emotional weight of his impending death and his desperate love for Val. Flashbacks reveal the tragic backstory that shaped Dodge's life, deepening his resolve. As the final hours tick away, the boundaries between hunter and prey blur in a violent, high-octane climax. Dodge confronts the mastermind behind the sick enterprise, ultimately securing his wife's financial salvation through his blood, sweat, and sheer willpower. However, the victory comes at a devastating personal cost, leaving him forever changed by the brutal realities of the apex predator game he was forced to play.