While on an expedition to some recently discovered ruins near Machu Picchu in Peru, world renowned archaeologist Max Jones is bitten by an unknown insect. Hours later he dies. His interns transport Max’s body back to camp where an ambulance takes him to the morgue. Two miles from the hospital they are attacked. 48 Hours later all of South America is under martial law. The rest of the world turns attempts to turn a blind eye to the events happening in Peru, but as the infection spreads news reports begin to leak out. 72 Hours after Max dies, the infection is global. Hoping to stock up before it is too late, you decide to make a quick run to the mall to gather supplies. That was your first mistake.