In 1874 Orlando, disabled Carl murders a grave-digger whose worm-tainted blood has fused with grave soil, using it to resurrect his master. Six years later, disgraced Dr. John Pierre is sent to an asylum run by THE GRAVEMASTER, that same worm-man, who steals inmates’ blood to dilute the ichor keeping him alive. A final botched experiment sparks revolt, and freed hounds tear the Gravemaster apart.