Comic strip salesman Charles Duprey (Forsythe) is in the midst of a mid-life crisis, including having his wife Shirley (Allen) leave him. Charles' friend Willie (McKean) convinces him to hit the road to Reno for a little R&R. On a backroad Charles crosses paths with Hunter (LeGros), who's having car trouble, and reluctantly offers him a ride. He should have trusted his instincts, since this is only the beginning of trouble.