Bug

In a rundown motel in rural Oklahoma, Agnes White, a woman in her thirties, struggles with loneliness and uncertainty. She finds herself constantly distracted by mysterious phone calls that leave her feeling uneasy, particularly since she worries about her ex-husband, Jerry Goss, who has just been released from prison.

The following morning, a flyer for a body shop appears on Agnes' car, heightening her sense of anxiety. She heads to a grocery store, where an encounter with a man reaching for a bottle startles her and adds to her growing unease about potential danger lurking around her.

That night, Agnes works as a waitress at a local lesbian bar and catches up with her friend R.C. They discuss their lives, and while Agnes wishes to reconnect with R.C., the conversation reveals R.C.'s own personal struggles, making Agnes feel more isolated in her situation.

R.C. brings Peter, a shy man, to Agnes' motel room after work. In a mix of drugs, drinking, and flirtation, the atmosphere turns tense as they joke about Peter potentially being a serial killer. Despite their upbeat spirit, there's an underlying unease as Peter struggles to connect with Agnes.

The next morning, Agnes is shocked to discover her ex-husband Jerry in the shower instead of Peter. An explosive argument ensues, culminating in Jerry's violent outburst when he forbids Agnes to mention their son, intensifying Agnes' fear of his unpredictable behavior.

After Jerry's departure, Peter comforts Agnes and the two start sharing their histories, revealing deep emotional scars from their pasts. Agnes confides about her son Lloyd, who went missing, leading to a newfound bond as they navigate their pain together.

As their relationship deepens, Agnes and Peter take their intimacy to the next level. The warmth starts to fade as paranoia creeps in when Peter becomes fixated on a bug he thinks he found, leading to a strange and unsettling conversation about infestation and fear.

Peter reveals his disturbing belief that he's being hunted by the forces of the army due to past experiments. The sound of helicopters outside only amplifies their anxiety, with both Agnes and Peter feeling trapped in their motel room, unable to escape the insanity surrounding them.

Jerry breaks into the motel room and challenges Peter, asserting dominance that aggravates the already tense situation. Agnes and Peter react defensively, and a physical altercation pushes them further into paranoia and fear of being watched, leading to bizarre behaviors.

R.C. attempts to help Agnes by introducing her to a doctor who claims he can assist Peter. But Agnes' traumatic experiences with male authority figures distort her view, leading to more chaos, as Peter’s behavior becomes erratic, driven by his belief in conspiracies and betrayal.

As paranoia peaks, Peter believes he has bugs in his blood and starts mutilating himself to rid himself of what he perceives as infestation. Agnes is both terrified and entranced, depicting the intertwining of love and madness, as she grapples with her own strange emotions towards Peter.

Dr. Sweet approaches Agnes, claiming to help Peter. Agnes, however, suspects him of being part of a government conspiracy. This leads to a standoff between Agnes and Peter, where trust and delusion collide, revealing their crumbling mental states.

In a shocking climax, Peter kills Dr. Sweet, convinced that he is an android sent to retrieve him. Agnes, caught in this thrilling moment of violence and betrayal, becomes increasingly convinced that the military is behind her misfortunes, leading to her growing madness.

Agnes and Peter reach a breaking point dwelling on conspiracies and paranoia, believing they must cleanse themselves to stop the spread of infection. In a tragic and shocking conclusion, both burn themselves alive, consumed by flames as they embrace their love amidst chaos.