Bad Match

Bad Match

Year: 2017

Runtime: 90 min

Language: English

Director: David Chirchirillo

Thriller

Harris's life takes a disturbing turn after matching with Riley on an online hookup site. This enigmatic woman proves to be possessive and harbors a dangerous secret. As their virtual connection intensifies into an obsession, Harris finds himself increasingly isolated and fearful. He must now confront the dark side of his digital choices and uncover the truth about Riley's sinister intentions before it's too late.

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1

First Encounter at the Bar

Harris eagerly awaits his meeting with Rachel, a girl he connected with online. His confidence shines as he boasts about his ability to guess her drink, hoping to impress her further.

Bar
2

Sneaking Out

After a brief but intimate encounter with Rachel, Harris decides to sneak out of her apartment. He fabricates an excuse, claiming he has to work the next day, showcasing his avoidance of commitment.

Rachel's Apartment
3

Workplace Interaction

At work, Harris meets his despondent co-worker Robby, who is upset over his ex-girlfriend's engagement. In a bid to help, Harris suggests that Robby delete her from social media, earning the favor of their boss, Terri.

Office
4

Bragging with Chuck

Later at the bar, Harris boasts to his best friend Chuck about his dating exploits. He brushes off Chuck's inquiries about last week’s rendezvous with Rachel, showing his nonchalant attitude toward relationships.

Bar
5

Meeting Riley

Harris connects with Riley Miller on a dating site, and their first encounter is unlike his previous dates. When he tries to leave, Riley challenges him on his excuses, revealing a bold personality that intrigues him.

Riley's Place
6

Riley’s Persistent Calls

Harris begins to feel overwhelmed when Riley starts bombarding him with calls and messages. His eventual response is prompted by her sending him a provocative picture, leading to further complicity in their relationship.

7

Dinner Surprise

Riley surprises Harris by showing up at his apartment with dinner, wanting to create intimacy. Uncomfortable with her assertiveness, he feigns affection yet ends up throwing her dinner into the trash, symbolizing his growing annoyance.

Harris's Apartment
8

Prank Call from Riley

Riley pulls a prank call on Harris, claiming there is an emergency involving his mother. This escalates Harris's avoidance of her, reflecting his mounting frustration and fear of her intentions.

Office
9

Hiking Trip and Alarming News

While hiking with Chuck, Harris receives a disturbing message from Riley threatening to take drastic actions. The message prompts a reluctant Harris to check on her, driving home the tension in their toxic relationship.

Hiking Trail
10

Confrontation at Riley's Home

Upon arriving at Riley's home, Harris discovers she has faked her suicide, which leads to an explosive confrontation. Their altercation escalates, resulting in Harris injuring his hand when he strikes a mirror.

Riley's Home
11

Professional Fallout

Following the incident, Harris's Twitter account is hacked, resulting in derogatory tweets about his boss. This unforeseen fallout leads to his dismissal from work, sending him into a downward spiral.

Office
12

Police Intervention

Police arrive at Harris's doorstep regarding serious allegations tied to inappropriate content on his laptop. With his life rapidly deteriorating, his lawyer advises a plea of guilty due to the lack of evidence.

Harris's Home
13

Desperation Takes Hold

After being bailed out by Chuck, Harris finds himself hopeless and devises a plan to confront Riley for a confession. Under the pretense of an apology, he finds himself entangled in another brutal altercation.

Bar
14

Kidnapping and Confrontation

Harris creates a fake profile to lure Riley into a trap at a bar, leading to a calculated intoxication. During a tense confrontation in a photo studio, he coerces her into revealing the truth but faces unexpected consequences.

Photo Studio
15

Eerie Conclusion

In a shocking twist, Harris injures Riley as she attempts to escape, leaving her lifeless. The film concludes with him realizing that he is free of charges only because the true hacker was the teen he often ridiculed, casting a dark shadow over his fate.

Last Updated: November 02, 2024 at 13:41

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