A disillusioned pilot shot down over war-torn Bosnia goes on the run from the local military and an assassin, as his commanding officer risks all to save him. During a reconnaissance mission, the pilot and navigator accidentally photograph mass graves, leading to their jet being shot down. The navigator is captured and executed, while the pilot evades the enemy and tries to contact his commanding officer for help. However, the officer is ordered not to rescue the pilot due to political complications. The pilot must find a way to survive and expose the war crimes committed by the enemy forces.

Two victims of traumatized childhoods become lovers and psychopathic serial murderers irresponsibly glorified by the mass media. They embark on a killing spree, leaving a trail of bodies along Route 666. As they gain fame, two individuals are obsessed with them - a detective and a journalist. The couple's journey takes a twisted turn as they encounter a Navajo Indian and face the consequences of their actions. Ultimately, they end up in prison but continue their homicidal rampage. The story culminates in a daring escape during a prison riot, where they exact revenge on those who wronged them. They finally settle down in an RV, with Mallory being pregnant and their two children playing.

Permanent Midnight follows the story of a television writer who becomes addicted to heroin and spirals into a life of self-destruction. Based on an autobiography, the film explores themes of addiction, adultery, and the consequences of self-obsession.