Groupie

Groupie

Year: 2010

Runtime: 90 mins

Language: English

Director: Mark L. Lester

ThrillerHorror

She’ll Take Care Of The Band When a mysterious groupie joins legendary cursed band, “The Dark Knights”, a series of unexplained murders derails their comeback tour.

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1

Comeback amid tragedy and rumors

The Dark Knights return from a long hiatus after a tragic on-stage accident during their last gig, which left a 16-year-old boy dead. Police say it was a tragic accident and do not press charges against the band or their manager, Eric Roberts. In the wake of the tragedy, online fanpages and media spark rumors that the band is cursed as they gear up for a comeback.

Start of comeback tour Band rehearsal space
2

Cursed rumors spread online

Public opinion turns dark as rumors spread that the band invited disaster or failed to protect their fans. The cursed label grows stronger on fanpages and in online chatter, complicating the return. Yet the group presses on, hoping to reclaim their fame.

In wake of tragedy during media coverage Online fanpages / media outlets
3

Riley infiltrates as a devoted fan

The dead boy's sister becomes consumed by revenge and adopts the alias Riley to infiltrate the Dark Knights' ranks. She arrives on tour as a devoted fan, using her life masks to lure Travis closer. Her presence goes largely unnoticed as the comeback unfolds.

Early on tour On the comeback tour
4

Suspicion and push to remove Riley

Some musicians and the manager sense danger in Riley's motives and want her out of the tour. Tensions rise as her disruptive presence unsettles the group and triggers cautious countermeasures.

Early tour days Band's backstage area
5

Travis drawn to Riley and her masks

Travis becomes drawn to Riley and her art of creating life masks, which double as death masks in her work. He allows himself to be pulled into the relationship, despite warnings from others about the danger she represents.

During backstage moments Backstage / studio
6

Riley begins her revenge, staging murders as accidents

Riley starts her revenge by killing people while making the deaths look like accidents along the tour route. She uses the masks to reinforce the illusion, keeping other band members and staff from suspecting foul play. The tour carries on as the killings go unchecked.

During the tour Concert venues along the tour
7

Manager uncovers the truth and is murdered

When the manager finally uncovers Riley's true identity, she kills him in cold blood. The murder marks a turning point, revealing the depth of Riley's vendetta and her willingness to remove anyone who stands in her way.

When the truth comes to light Manager's office
8

The last two band members fall

Riley finishes her vendetta by killing the remaining two band members, leaving the Dark Knights decimated. The group loses its core talent and the comeback spirals into tragedy. The killings are swift and leave little room for rescue.

Soon after the manager's death Band's studio/backstage
9

Affair revealed amid trauma

Travis had sex with Riley a few nights prior, and his wife—who believed she was pregnant—walks in on them. The discovery shatters trust and freezes the couple in a fragile standstill. Riley's hold on Travis tightens as the marriage begins to crumble.

A few nights before the murders Hotel room during the tour
10

Travis heads home to save his marriage

Hearing of the affair and the bloodshed, Travis resolves to head home to save his marriage and contemplates ending his rock career. He leaves behind the touring life, hoping to rebuild his personal life. The string of events forces him to choose between family and fame.

After the affair disclosure On the road / hotel
11

Romantic reunion with Riley

Travis and Riley reconnect for a romantic night, deepening the dangerous liaison and pulling Riley further into the couple's private sphere. The line between love and danger becomes increasingly blurred. The wife remains unaware of the new turn of events at this moment.

That same night Travis's home
12

Riley breaks in, binds the wife

The wife goes to take a shower after the night with Riley, and Riley breaks into the couple's house, binding the wife and threatening Travis with a knife to her throat. Travis is forced to tie himself to a chair. The threat level escalates to life or death.

Soon after the romantic night Couple's home
13

Final showdown

A climactic fight erupts between the Psycho Groupie and the couple as they battle for control of their lives. The living room becomes a battlefield as loyalties are tested and survival hangs in the balance. The outcome depends on who can outsmart the other under pressure.

Final confrontation Living room of the couple's home

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