Craze 1974 focuses on a twisted antiques dealer named Jack Preston, who is also a practicing Satanist. Struggling financially, he begins to believe that human sacrifices will bring him wealth. The plot follows his descent into madness as he targets young women, ritualistically murdering them and using their bodies in his bizarre occult practices, all while trying to evade the detective investigating the disappearances. The film is a horror/thriller that delves into themes of black magic, obsession, and serial murder.