What starts as a simple infection quickly spirals into a "horrifying physical and psychological breakdown" as the blemish grows uncontrollably.

Her partner, Ben, must act quickly to save her from a gruesome fate as the true nature of the spider's "gift" is revealed. Origins and Themes

The story begins with a couple's idyllic getaway that takes a dark turn after Rose is bitten by a spider.

In the second episode of Eli Roth's anthology series , titled "The Bite," a classic tale of vacation horror is reimagined through a lens of modern body horror. The episode follows Rose and her partner Ben, who return from a tropical resort only to find that a seemingly minor blemish on Rose’s face is evolving into a nightmare. Plot Summary: "The Bite"

The episode is based on the famous urban legend often called or "The Red Spot" .