Brief Summary
The movie revolves around Claire Peterson, a woman haunted by her husband's infidelity, who finds herself entangled in a dangerous obsession with a young man named Noah. Noah's manipulative behavior escalates, leading to violence, blackmail, and ultimately, a fight for survival as Claire uncovers his dark past and sinister intentions. The film explores themes of betrayal, obsession, and the lengths one will go to protect their family.
- Claire grapples with her husband's infidelity and meets Noah, a charming young man who quickly becomes obsessed with her.
- Noah's behavior escalates from subtle manipulation to violence and blackmail, threatening Claire's family and career.
- Claire uncovers Noah's dark past, revealing his involvement in his parents' death and his pattern of obsessive behavior.
- The climax involves a desperate fight for survival as Claire, her husband, and her son are held hostage by Noah, leading to a confrontation that ends in his demise.
Beginning of Claire's New Life
Claire Peterson is jogging, haunted by flashbacks of her husband Garett's infidelity. Her best friend, Vicky, encourages her to finalize the divorce after nine months. Garett's affair with his secretary in San Francisco led to their separation. Claire is having dinner with Garett for their son Kevin's birthday. During Kevin's birthday celebration, Garett gifts him a computer and suggests a camping trip after his business trip to San Francisco, which upsets Claire.
Meeting Noah
The next morning, Claire encounters a young man named Noah who helps her with a jammed garage door. He is Mr. Sandborn's nephew, who is there to care for his sick uncle. Noah, almost 20, reveals he will be rejoining high school at Monroe High, where Kevin studies and Claire teaches. After repairing the garage door, Noah's kindness is observed by Claire.
Noah's Integration and Claire's Attraction
Noah teaches Kevin about car mechanisms, attracting Claire's attention. She invites Noah to join their meals while his uncle is in the hospital, and he expresses interest in her literature class. Vicky finds Noah suspicious but can't explain why. Noah impresses Claire with his knowledge of classical literature.
Alone Time and Seduction
While Kevin and Garett are on a camping trip, Noah visits Claire and gifts her a rare edition of a classic novel. He compliments her, leading to a charged moment. Claire sees Noah naked in his room. After a disastrous date, Claire invites Noah over to help him cook a chicken. Noah compliments Claire's beauty and seduces her, leading to a passionate encounter.
Regret and Complications
The next morning, Claire regrets her actions and confronts Noah, who reacts furiously. Garett and Kevin return home, and Noah unexpectedly shows up, asking Claire to share what happened over the weekend. Claire and Garett discuss their relationship, and he asks for a second chance.
Noah's Manipulation
At school, Noah joins Claire's class, despite her not requesting it. Claire discovers an email was sent in her name. Noah suggests she was hacked. Noah teaches Kevin how to shoot and poisons his mind against his father, Garett.
Family Dinner and Rising Tension
During dinner, Kevin behaves rudely towards Garett, influenced by Noah. Vicky delivers flowers to Claire with a note, assumed to be from Garett, but he denies sending them. Claire confronts Noah about the flowers, turning Kevin against his father, and hacking her email.
Relationship Struggles and Noah's Anger
Claire and Garett's relationship improves, but Claire isn't ready for intimacy. Noah, noticing Garett's car, becomes furious. The next morning, Noah confronts Claire, calling her names, and Kevin witnesses the argument. Claire tells Kevin to stay away from Noah, but Kevin sides with Noah.
Noah's Violence and Expulsion
Kevin is harassed by bullies at school, and Noah brutally attacks them. Vicky learns Noah was expelled from his previous school for disorderly conduct and expels him.
Blackmail and School Scandal
Claire arrives at school to find her classroom plastered with pictures of her and Noah. She cleans up before the principal arrives. The principal warns Claire about her behavior.
Reckless Driving and Dark Revelations
Garett gives Kevin the car keys, and Kevin drives recklessly, confronting his father about his past. The brakes fail, but Garett helps him stop safely. Claire notices a dent in Garett's car. Noah reveals he recorded their night together and threatens to show the video to Garett and Kevin.
Confrontation and Confession
Claire goes to Noah's house, demanding the video, but he refuses. Claire confides in Vicky and shows her the pictures, fearing the consequences.
Unveiling Noah's Dark Side
Claire breaks into Noah's house to retrieve the video, while Vicky distracts him. She finds a hidden camera and a secret basement filled with pictures of her. She deletes the videos and discovers evidence that Noah tampered with Garett's car brakes and was involved in his parents' accident.
Unraveling the Past and Vicky's Fate
Claire learns from a detective that Noah's parents' accident was likely caused by him. Noah lures Kevin and Garett to Vicky's place, where he holds Vicky hostage. Noah tricks Claire into coming to Vicky's house, where she finds Vicky's lifeless body.
Final Confrontation and Climax
Noah kidnaps Claire and takes her to a barn, where Garett and Kevin are tied up. Noah reveals he caused his parents' death because his father cheated on his mother. He plans to kill Kevin but Claire intervenes. A fight ensues, and Noah sets the barn on fire. Garett frees himself and is shot by Noah. Claire stabs Noah in the eye with an EpiPen, and Kevin strikes him with a block of wood. Claire releases a machine that crushes Noah, ending his threat. Claire, Kevin, and Garett escape the burning barn.
Aftermath
Authorities arrive, and Garett is taken to the hospital. Claire assures him that everything will be fine.
