: Two hitmen—a cynical veteran named Pinner and a nervous novice named Cully—are sent to an isolated house to assassinate a former associate of their boss.

: While waiting for their target, they discover a satanic altar in the garage. The target, a man named Mr. Kist, turns out to be a sophisticated diabolist who is much more dangerous than the men sent to kill him.

: Critics often describe the film as "Pinter-esque," comparing its tense, dialogue-heavy atmosphere to Harold Pinter’s The Dumb Waiter . 3. Historical Infamy