Greg is witty and charming, and has a trendy urban loft. He uses his charm to seek out unsuspecting aspiring models who want nothing more than to further their careers. But Greg has other plans for these young men. Watch as Greg's obsession for the "perfect shot" spins out of control into murder and madness that even he may not be able to escape.

In the 1960s, British painter Francis Bacon surprises a burglar and invites him to share his bed. The burglar, a working class man named George Dyer, accepts. After the unique beginning to their love affair, the well-connected and volatile artist assimilates Dyer into his circle of eccentric friends, as Dyer's struggle with addiction strains their bond.