The story takes place in New Mexico in the 1950s, when a young switchboard operator and radio DJ discover a strange frequency that could change their lives, their town, and the entire planet forever. "The Promise of Night" falls into the rabbit hole of "The Twilight Zone" and carefully weaves together a search-and-finish story of a person through dropped calls, AM radio signals, secret reels of tape forgotten in a library, switches, crossed patch cords, and an anonymous call. "The Promise of Night" takes the audience into an era and a town far away from the outside world through confusing tracking shots throughout, fast dialogues, and perfect era terms. Its mysteries are only presented to those who are curious and patient enough to listen.