Bad Samaritan

Bad Samaritan

Year: 2018

Runtime: 110 min

Language: English

Director: Dean Devlin

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A resourceful valet discovers a lucrative opportunity burglarizing his wealthy clients' homes. However, his scheme takes a dangerous turn when he unknowingly targets a house where a kidnapping is underway. Attempting to alert the authorities, he finds himself entangled in a perilous game against a ruthless kidnapper seeking retribution. He must then navigate a moral crisis, confronting the consequences of his actions and risking everything to resolve the situation.

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1

Sean and Derek's Scheme Begins

Sean Falco and Derek Sandoval, two parking valets, devise a secret plan to rob high-end restaurant patrons. They utilize the cars they are entrusted with to gain access to the homes of unsuspecting victims, marking the start of their unlawful endeavor.

High-End Restaurant
2

Discovery of Katie's Captivity

One fateful night, Sean stumbles upon the luxurious estate of Cale Erendreich. Inside, he discovers a young woman named Katie being held captive, which thrusts Sean into a moral dilemma regarding the right course of action.

Cale Erendreich's Estate
3

Sean Reports to Authorities

Though initially hesitant, Sean decides to report Katie’s situation to the authorities. He files a missing persons report with the FBI after the police fail to gather sufficient evidence to confirm her abduction, deepening the urgency of the situation.

FBI Office
4

Cale's Revenge Plan

Cale Erendreich learns of Sean's discovery and begins plotting his revenge. He orchestrates a series of events targeting Sean and Derek, showing just how vengeful and ruthless he can be in safeguarding his secrets.

5

Destruction of Lives

As part of his revenge, Cale gets Sean, Derek, and even Sean's parents fired from their jobs. He also launches a vicious attack on Sean's girlfriend, Riley, leaking a damaging photo that humiliates her and adds to Sean's growing distress.

6

Tragic Murder-Suicide

In a devastating twist, Cale carries out a tragic murder-suicide involving Derek and his family. This act of cruelty intensifies the emotional toll on Sean and puts pressure on him to respond to Cale's escalating threats.

7

Sean's Desperate Move

Amidst the chaos, Sean finds a way to send a screenshot of Cale to the FBI, hoping to shed light on the ongoing nightmare. His desperate plea for help hints at the severity of the danger he faces.

8

Bomb Attempt on Sean

Cale tries to take Sean out with a bomb, a drastic measure to eliminate him. However, the plan fails, providing Sean with a narrow window of opportunity to regroup and devise a counterattack.

9

Sean and Katie's Escape

Using the GPS from Cale's vehicle, Sean tracks down Katie to a hidden cabin. The pair embarks on a harrowing journey, striving to evade Cale while searching for a way to free Katie from her captivity.

Hidden Cabin
10

Encountering Cale Again

Upon arriving at the cabin, Sean and Katie once again confront Cale. The encounter makes it clear that Cale is determined to ensure Katie's demise, demonstrating just how far he will go to protect his twisted actions.

Hidden Cabin
11

Katie Fights Back

In a display of bravery, Katie fights valiantly against Cale, refusing to accept her fate. Her determination to survive adds a fierce dynamic to the struggle, igniting hope for both her and Sean.

12

Sean Confronts Cale

In a heart-pounding climax, Sean, bolstered by Katie's strength, confronts Cale once more. Together, they manage to overpower him, turning the tables in a dramatic showdown of good versus evil.

Hidden Cabin
13

The Sound of Gunfire

Just as it seems justice is close at hand, the sound of a gunshot echoes through the forest. The FBI team, who had been tracking Sean and Katie, rushes to the scene, drawn by the chaos unfolding.

Forest
14

The FBI Arrives

When the FBI arrives with a warrant, they are met with a shocking scene: Cale has become a prisoner in the very web of terror he created. The unfolding events finally lead to the unraveling of Cale's sinister schemes.

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