In the movie "Lot No. 249," set in 1881 at Old College, Oxford, the story revolves around three academics with vastly different personalities. The first character is Abercrombie Smith, portrayed as the ideal Victorian man, possessing physical health and mental sharpness. The second character is Monkhouse Lee, a timid and inexperienced student hailing from Thailand. Lastly, Edward Bellingham, an enigmatic and peculiar scholar, resides between Smith and Lee, known for his peculiar fascination with ancient Egypt.
Bellingham's intense research and experiments related to ancient Egyptian secrets have drawn considerable attention within the college. However, his curious endeavors take a sinister turn when he unearths a mysterious artifact known as Lot No. 249. This ancient item, rumored to possess supernatural powers, is an eerie and horrifying bag of bones.
As Bellingham continues to conduct his unnatural experiments, it becomes apparent that his intentions go beyond scholarly pursuits. Eager to test the extent of his knowledge, he uses Lot No. 249 and his acquired knowledge of ancient rituals to attempt an impossible feat – to breathe life into the assembled bones of the strange artifact.
The consequences of Bellingham's reckless actions become apparent as the bag of bones slowly reanimates, coming to life with a truly horrifying and malevolent presence. As the ancient evils contained within Lot No. 249 are unleashed upon Old College, Smith, Lee, and other members of the academic community find themselves embroiled in a web of supernatural terror.
As the malevolent force grows stronger, Smith, with his physical prowess and intellect, becomes the unlikely hero of the story. Teaming up with Lee, who must overcome his sheltered nature, they work together to confront the horrors unleashed by Bellingham's experiments and protect themselves and the college from the ancient evil that threatens their very existence.
In their quest to stop the paranormal terror, Smith and Lee delve further into the dark secrets of Egyptian mythology, battling not only the physical manifestations of evil but also the psychological and emotional toll of their encounters. The narrative builds towards a climactic showdown between the forces of good and the ancient malevolence, with the outcome uncertain until the very end.
Throughout the film, "Lot No. 249" combines elements of mystery, horror, and adventure, as the protagonists navigate the macabre consequences of Bellingham's fantastical experiment and struggle against the horrors unleashed by Lot No. 249.