Mother, May I Sleep with Danger?

Mother, May I Sleep with Danger?

Year: 1996

Runtime: 93 mins

Language: English

Director: Jorge Montesi

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Laurel believes Kevin is the boyfriend of her dreams, devoted enough to do anything for her. His love turns invasive; he refuses to give her space and reacts aggressively when she pulls away. As Laurel recognizes his danger, her mother Jessica begins to suspect a troubling past.

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Timeline – Mother, May I Sleep with Danger? (1996)

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1

Erin ends things with Billy; pursues Kevin

Erin ends her relationship with Billy after a kiss with their mutual friend Kevin. She decides to pursue Kevin, severing ties with Billy and reshaping the group’s dynamics.

early in the timeline Erin's home
2

Billy murders Erin

Enraged by the breakup, Billy ambushes Erin and bludgeons her to death. He then hides the crime, attempting to keep Erin's death a secret.

soon after the breakup Erin's home
3

Laurel begins dating Billy as Kevin

Several weeks later, Laurel starts a relationship with Billy, who is claiming to be Kevin. Laurel is drawn to his intense affection, even as she remains unaware of his true identity.

weeks after Erin's death Laurel's college town
4

Billy's obsession grows; jealousy and control

Billy becomes increasingly possessive and jealous as the relationship continues. Laurel is attracted to his devotion, and she accepts his apologetic gestures after his misdeeds.

early in the relationship Laurel's campus/home
5

Hair dye and identity manipulation

To maintain his disguise and unsettle Jessica, he convinces Laurel to cut and bleach her hair. The drastic change is meant to make Laurel resemble Erin and complicate Jessica's suspicions.

midpoint of deception Laurel's home
6

Jessica grows suspicious

Jessica becomes suspicious that 'Kevin' is not who he claims to be. She notices a missing Erin poster in Billy's home, triggering police interest.

as suspicion builds Jessica's home
7

Billy murders Kevin to protect his identity

To protect his assumed identity, Billy murders Kevin, who had been out of town. With Kevin gone, Billy can continue posing as him without risk.

after Jessica's discovery Kevin's out-of-town location
8

Laurel moves in with Billy to a remote cabin

Billy convinces Laurel to move in with him to an isolated cabin with no telephone. Laurel agrees, seeking safety and stability in the relationship.

shortly after Kevin's murder isolated cabin
9

Laurel confronts the missing phone line; plans to leave

Laurel discovers the phone line is not being installed as promised and confronts Billy. She decides to move out, which escalates Billy's violence.

soon after moving in cabin
10

Laurel is abducted; driven to her family's cabin

Billy drugs Laurel and abducts her, driving her car toward her family's cabin. The abduction isolates Laurel from help as Jessica and police close in.

shortly after confrontation Laurel's car; family cabin
11

Jessica and police connect Billy to Erin's disappearance

Jessica uncovers Billy's lies and contacts the police. When they find a missing Erin photo in Billy's home, the police deduce that Billy has assumed Kevin's identity.

during the abduction Jessica's home/police
12

Billy calls AAA to reveal Laurel's location

Billy calls AAA when Laurel's car breaks down, inadvertently revealing their location to Jessica. This accelerates the pursuit and discovery.

mid-abduction roadside
13

Laurel escapes to the lake; final confrontation begins

Laurel wakes up in the cabin, locks herself in, and Billy breaks in with an ax. Laurel escapes onto a lake in a rowboat as Jessica arrives to help.

climax cabin to lake
14

Billy is defeated; he vanishes into the water

On the lake, Laurel distracts Billy by feigning alliance, then knocks him into the water with an oar. Billy vanishes beneath the surface as Jessica and Laurel reach safety.

aftermath of climactic fight lake
15

Epilogue: a new Erin/Laurel lookalike begins a relationship with Preston

In the aftermath, a young woman resembling Erin and Laurel eagerly plans with a new boyfriend, Preston. Preston is revealed to be Billy under another identity, suggesting the cycle could begin again.

after the events unknown location

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