And Soon the Darkness

Jane and Cathy, two nurses from Nottingham, set off on a cycling holiday through the beautiful countryside of France. Their adventure is marked by a sense of excitement and the promise of exploration.

While enjoying lunch at a bustling restaurant, Cathy notices a charming man at a nearby table. This chance meeting ignites intrigue as both women feel a spark of curiosity about him.

After leaving the café, the man on the Lambretta scooter rides past them on their cycling route. This unexpected encounter hints at a deeper connection and sets the stage for further events.

The women cross paths with the man once more, who is seen resting beside a cemetery. This eerie setting begins to weave a sense of foreboding as their cycling journey continues.

Upon entering a quaint village, Cathy decides to take a break and sunbathe while Jane continues on. Their disagreement over travel plans leads to Jane's decision to proceed alone, setting off a series of significant events.

At a charming roadside café, Jane meets Madame Lassal, who warns her about dangers in the area. This cautionary tale amplifies the tension of the unfolding mystery surrounding their holiday.

Meanwhile, Cathy grows increasingly uneasy while sunbathing. Her discomfort escalates when she discovers her bicycle wheel has been vandalized, signaling impending danger.

Feeling a sense of urgency, Jane rushes back to the sunbathing spot, only to find Cathy's camera left behind. The distressing realization leads her to desperately seek help, heightening the atmosphere of fear.

At this critical juncture, the man from the café, Paul, appears again and introduces himself. Jane's distress prompts her to accept his offer to help search for Cathy, propelling the mystery forward.

As Jane talks to locals, she learns of a horrific unsolved crime from three years ago involving a young woman. The chilling backstory adds layers of suspense to her desperate search for Cathy.

Determined to find Cathy, Jane convinces a local schoolmistress to give her a lift towards the gendarme. During the ride, the schoolmistress reveals the frightening location of Cathy’s disappearance.

After failing to find the gendarme, Jane returns to the café seeking assistance from Madame Lassal. Here, she runs into Paul again, leading to a confrontation over trust and intentions.

In a frantic race, Jane eventually finds the gendarme's residence and recounts her harrowing experience. However, she is left alone, creating a tense atmosphere as she fears for her friend’s safety.

While hiding from Paul, Jane stumbles upon Cathy’s lifeless body in an abandoned trailer park. This horrifying moment shatters Jane's world and intensifies her fight for survival.

Just when hope seems lost during a violent confrontation with the gendarme, Paul intervenes to save Jane. His unexpected arrival adds a twist to the tale, offering a glimmer of salvation amidst the chaos.