Dr. Julian Blair's research on human brain waves takes a tragic turn when his wife dies in a car accident. Consumed by grief, he becomes fixated on contacting the dead, ignoring warnings from those around him. He moves his lab to a secluded New England mansion, aided by his mentally-challenged servant Karl and a dubious medium, Mrs. Walters. As they experiment, a curious housekeeper's discovery sets off a chain of events leading to a local sheriff's investigation.
The Devil Commands
As a grieving scientist, he becomes fixated on the notion of reconnecting with his deceased wife, driven by a deep longing to revive their bond.