A journalist named Rachel investigates a cursed videotape that causes the death of anyone who watches it exactly one week later. Her investigation leads her to a remote cabin where she finds the tape and watches it. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she discovers the tragic history of the tape and the supernatural abilities of a young girl named Samara. Rachel and her ex-husband Noah must find a way to break the curse and save themselves and their son from Samara's vengeful spirit.

Six months after the incidents involving the lethal videotape, new clues reveal the presence of a new evil lurking in the darkness. Rachel Keller, a newspaper reporter, and her son Aidan have moved to a small town to escape the terrifying events that haunted them. However, when Samara Morgan begins a new cycle of death and revenge, Rachel must uncover the truth to save her son's life. As she delves deeper into the dark secrets surrounding Samara, Rachel discovers that the only way to stop the evil is by facing her biggest fear and making a sacrifice.

After a young woman watches a mysterious videotape, she receives a phone call informing her that she will die in seven days. As she tries to unravel the mystery behind the curse, she discovers the terrifying truth about the video tape and the vengeful spirit that haunts it.