Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker

Billy Lynch, a high school senior, lives with his overprotective Aunt Cheryl after losing his parents in a car accident. Despite his talents as a basketball player, Cheryl insists he stays home to support her instead of pursuing a scholarship opportunity.

When Billy receives a scholarship opportunity to the University of Denver, he is excited. However, Aunt Cheryl dismisses the idea, feeling that Billy should remain at home rather than leave her side.

Billy faces bullying from his teammate Eddie, who feels threatened by Billy's close bond with their coach, Tom Landers. This bullying adds to the pressures Billy faces in his daily life as he navigates high school.

On the eve of his 17th birthday, Cheryl alters her stance on Billy's scholarship. She asks him to stop by a television repair shop, marking a turning point in their strained relationship.

After Cheryl's advances are rejected by technician Phil, she brutally stabs him to death with a kitchen knife. This horrifying event is witnessed by Billy, fundamentally altering his reality.

Detective Joe Carlson, a former Marine, is assigned to investigate Phil's death. His experience raises his suspicions about Cheryl's claims of self-defense, pushing him to dig deeper into the case.

As Detective Carlson interrogates Billy and Coach Tom, he begins to unravel a love triangle involving Cheryl, Phil, and Tom. Suspecting Cheryl's protective nature over Billy, he bonds with them in unexpected ways.

Cheryl manipulates Billy by feeding him drug-laced milk, effectively sabotaging his performance at his scholarship tryouts. She also takes drastic steps to ensure he remains confined within her control.

While searching through the attic, Billy uncovers a birth certificate and shocking details about his true parentage. Discovering that Cheryl is actually his mother, he realizes the depth of her manipulation and deception.

Julia, after regaining consciousness, discovers a horrific shrine to Billy's father in Cheryl’s secret basement. This shocking experience highlights Cheryl’s dark and twisted nature as she has been hiding gruesome family secrets.

Margie, Cheryl's neighbor, grows suspicious and investigates only to become another victim of Cheryl's murderous rampage. This event illustrates Cheryl's escalating violence and desperation.

In a moment of desperation, Billy attempts to seek help but is attacked by Cheryl, leading to a violent confrontation. Billy eventually fights back, managing to stab Cheryl with a fireplace poker in self-defense.

As Detective Carlson arrives at the scene, he finds Cheryl's lifeless body, igniting a series of violent events. A struggle ensues, resulting in Billy shooting Carlson in a panic, cementing the chaos of the night.

Billy's trial for Carlson's death leads to a ruling of temporary insanity, allowing him to avoid severe punishment. This outcome reflects the depth of trauma he has suffered throughout the events.

With the trial behind them, Billy and Julia embark on their journey to college, seeking to rebuild their lives after the traumatic experiences. Their bond grows stronger as they navigate the next chapter together.