The movie follows a group of friends who discover an eerie video game called “Stay Alive” that seems to have a connection to a series of mysterious deaths. The game is rumored to be based on the real-life story of Elizabeth Bathory, a notorious Hungarian countess who allegedly bathed in the blood of young women to maintain her youth.
The main characters, led by Hutch (played by Jon Foster), Abigail (played by Samaire Armstrong), and Swink (played by Frankie Muniz), decide to play “Stay Alive” after their friend Loomis (played by Milo Ventimiglia) dies under suspicious circumstances shortly after playing the game.
As they delve deeper into the game’s secrets, the friends realize that the deaths in the game are eerily similar to the deaths of their friends in real life. They soon become convinced that the game has a sinister power that is causing the deaths to occur.
As the friends continue to play the game, they are haunted by terrifying visions and pursued by a malevolent spirit known as the Blood Countess, who seeks to claim their lives as sacrifices.
In a race against time, the friends must uncover the truth behind the game and find a way to defeat the Blood Countess before they become her next victims.
In a climactic showdown, the friends confront the Blood Countess in the real world, using their knowledge of the game to outsmart her and destroy her once and for all.
The movie ends with the surviving friends vowing never to play the game again and to warn others about its dangers. However, in a final twist, it is revealed that the game has been passed on to another unsuspecting victim, hinting at the possibility of more deaths to come.
Overall, “Stay Alive” is a suspenseful and chilling horror film that blends elements of supernatural terror with the dangers of modern technology. With its creepy atmosphere, shocking twists, and memorable scares, it’s a must-watch for fans of the genre.