Brief Summary
This movie follows Seth, a man who becomes obsessed with a woman named Holly and imprisons her after discovering she is a serial killer. The situation escalates as Holly manipulates Seth, leading to murder and ultimately her freedom, while Seth becomes her captive.
- Seth's obsession leads him to imprison Holly.
- Holly is revealed to be a serial killer.
- Manipulation and murder ensue.
- Seth becomes Holly's captive, a victim of her continued urges.
Seth's Obsession Begins
Seth, an animal control worker, becomes fixated on Holly, a woman he recognizes from high school. He is drawn to her while seeing her on the bus. Despite her initial lack of recognition, Seth tries to connect with her, but their interaction is awkward. He finds her social media profile and starts obsessively learning about her likes and dislikes.
Failed Attempts and Discoveries
Seth seeks advice on how to win Holly over and attempts to impress her at the restaurant where she works. Holly insists she doesn't recognize him and claims to have a boyfriend, which Seth refuses to believe. He discovers an abandoned room at his workplace, hinting at a hidden area.
Stalking and Rejection
Seth stalks Holly after work, leading to a confrontation where he admits to sending her roses. Holly is furious and rejects him, resulting in a physical altercation with her ex-boyfriend, Eric. Seth finds Holly's diary and reads her deepest secrets, while Holly worries about the lost diary.
The Secret Basement and the Cage
Seth investigates the mysterious room at his workplace and discovers a secret basement. He begins constructing a cage and experiments with sedatives. Holly is attacked after Seth mistakes a homeless man for her. Seth breaks into Holly's apartment and abducts her.
Imprisonment and Hallucinations
Holly awakens trapped in a cage in Seth's basement. She is horrified and tries to escape. Seth brings her supplies but insists on establishing boundaries. Holly hallucinates her roommate, Claire, who provokes her and warns her about Seth's intentions.
Revelations and Twists
Seth confronts Holly with her diary and reveals that Claire is a figment of her imagination. He recounts a past incident where Holly killed the real Claire after discovering she had an affair with her fiancé, Eric. Seth reveals he knows Holly is a serial killer and claims he imprisoned her to save her from harming others.
Manipulation and Murder
Holly manipulates Seth into believing she can be saved. She smashes her head against the cage to make Seth release her. When Nate discovers Holly in the cage, Holly convinces Seth to murder him. Seth disposes of the body and covers up the crime, consumed by guilt.
Descent and Sacrifice
Seth is interrogated about Nate's disappearance and struggles to maintain his lies. Holly demands proof of Seth's love, leading him to cut off his own finger. Holly then threatens to kill herself unless Seth releases her. After he does, she slits his throat.
Twisted Freedom
Holly returns to Eric and becomes a published writer. She still has murderous urges and keeps Seth captive in an abandoned warehouse, mutilated and unable to speak. Holly channels her urges onto Seth, who has sacrificed his freedom and life in a futile attempt to save her.
