When Katie Blackwell, a well-to-do landscape artist, and her husband, Will, move into their first home, life appears to be on track until terrifying nightmares and violent hauntings leave the two at odds with one another. Will soon finds that Katie is sleepwalking and one night finds her painting a grotesque portrait in her sleep. Katie doesn't remember any of it, but now finds herself compelled to complete portrait at any and all costs. Will, concerned with his wife's health and her strange obsession, decides to investigate the matter. With the help of his friend Howard they unravel a macabre mystery from the 1840's of a near by plantation owner who practiced black magic and spilled the blood of his slaves to fulfill his evil needs of resurrection. Now the wicked deeds of the past are coming in to fruition and it all centers around one lone Portrait for Hell!