The Believer plot
"Soon the end will begin."
Lucas is an unemployed nuclear scientist grappling with tensions in his marriage after his wife Violet mysteriously terminates her pregnancy without his consent. As Lucas's physical health begins to inexplicably deteriorate, Violet's behavior becomes increasingly strange and he seeks clarification from his therapist, Dr. Benedict. Exhausted from his job search, strange events begin to occur at home and his medical condition gradually deteriorates. Benedict recommends trying alternative therapy, but it only makes matters worse.