1945年2月，被喻为“太平洋的绞肉机”的硫磺岛战争结束。在战斗的第五天时，五名美军海军士兵、一名军医、一名随军记者一起“缔造”了一张英雄的照片，一张象征国家胜利的照片：他们将美国国旗插在了硫磺岛的制高点。当照片登上美国各大报纸头条的时候，当时的六名英雄中的三人甚至还不及知道自己成为英雄就英勇牺牲了。幸存下来的其余三人战后却对那场战争只字不提，仿佛他们未曾参与那场战争。
因为他们不是为了成为英雄才走上战场，当他们看到身边的伙伴一个个倒下时，他们觉得生命的意义也在一点点流失……

The door of the mental hospital opens, releasing Ricky from its confines. He takes with him the terrifying memory of his brother Billy's death and the burning image of Mother Superior-the powerful figure that brought about his brother's violent demise. For Ricky, starting a new life means avenging his brother's death. By whatever means necessary, whether it be the cutting edge of a shiny steel knife blade, or the electrifying charge of a set of battery cables, Ricky is set in this blind journey of revenge leading ultimately to Mother Superior. As Mother Superior prays in the dark, we suggest she say an extra prayer for herself, because not even her faith will be enough to stop Ricky. But prayers will do little for in the silent part of this night!