Conner Holden is a man of wealth, power and privilege. He is seemingly living the perfect life. He has a nice house, a young, beautiful wife and all the indications of "the good life." When Conner discovers that his wife is having an affair with his best friend Jay, however, Conner becomes a man set upon revenge. Feeling a deep sense of betrayal, he meticulously plots his course of action. The results are disturbing and shocking to witness. 'The Cellar' leads us the through the inner workings of an injured mind. It is a story about friendship, love, betrayal and revenge. Taking us on a journey from lightness into darkness, the film is a modern homage to one of America's greatest writers, Edgar Allen Poe. Conner's actions in 'The Cellar' are an embodiment of words uttered by Montresor in 'The Cask of Amontillado': 'Nemo me impune lacessit' ('No one insults me with impunity').