Successful publisher Will Atenton (Daniel Craig) quit a job in Manhattan to relocate his wife, Libby (Rachel Weisz) and two daughters to a quaint New England town. But as they settle into their new life, they discover their perfect home was the murder scene of a mother and her two children.

When Will investigates, he's not sure if he's starting to see ghosts or if the tragic story is just hitting too close to home. His only clues come from Ann Paterson (Naomi Watts), a mysterious neighbor who knew those who were shot. And as Will and Ann piece together the disturbing puzzle, they must find out who murdered the family in Will's dream house before he returns to kill again.