The story follows hunter Rainsford who is shipwrecked on an island owned by General Zarrof. Zarrof proposes a deadly game where Rainsford must hunt Zarrof or be hunted himself. As Rainsford realizes he is the prey, he strategizes ways to turn the game around on the psychopathic Zarrof. Their final confrontation results in Ivan's death and Rainsford gaining the upper hand over his hunter. Rainsford survives while Zarrof is left alone to ponder finding a new prey for his dangerous games.