Near the town of Pinewood Bay, a woman has died from an apparent animal attack. Retired detective Jim Shaw becomes mixed up with the death that may involve a local popular politician. Jim becomes entangled in the lives of local residents which include the politician's wife and his mistress as well as the three local men who get more than they bargained for when they set out to shoot a Bigfoot film in the deep wilderness. Jim begins to wonder if there is a real Bigfoot in the woods after he hears strange noises. All the characters cross paths in a suspenseful and often comedic story.