Set in 1990, a lonely bachelor named David (Brian Landis Folkins) searches for an escape from the day-to-day drudgery of caring for his aging mother (Kathleen Brady). While seeking a partner through a video dating service, he discovers a strange VHS tape called Rent-A-Pal. Hosted by the charming and charismatic Andy (Wil Wheaton), the tape offers him much-needed company, compassion, and friendship. But, Andy's friendship comes at a cost, and David desperately struggles to afford the price of admission.

　　故事讲述男友意外去世，精神脆弱的女友怀着孕来到了男友的家庭中，男友的家人对她的每个举动都时时关注。由于精神幻觉的困扰，她对男友家人的意图产生了怀疑。

　　弗雷德里克·菲茨尔过着他最美好的生活，可是他开始对一个在高中时消失的女孩辛迪产生了可怕的幻觉。他向曾经和他一起服用神秘药物“Mercury”的老朋友求助，但他意识到唯一的解决办法就在自己的记忆深处。于是，弗雷德里克为了了解真相，展开了一场可怕的精神奥德赛。