Pacific Heights

Carter Hayes enjoys a passionate evening with his lover Ann at a luxurious Palm Springs resort. Their intimate moment suddenly turns violent when two men break in and brutally attack Carter, leaving him battered and Ann shaken but only mildly injured.

Meanwhile, in San Francisco, Drake Goodman and his girlfriend Patty Palmer are searching for a house in the upscale Pacific Heights neighborhood. They find a rundown Victorian home with three apartments that they plan to renovate and rent out.

As renovations begin, the couple is approached by Toshio and Mira Watanabe, a Japanese couple eager to rent the one-bedroom unit. The couple enthusiastically agrees, marking the first step towards their new investment.

Another potential tenant, Lou Baker, who is dealing with the aftermath of a divorce, shows interest but hesitates to fill out a credit application. His reluctance ultimately proves consequential as his application gets lost after the Watanabes move in.

Carter approaches Drake about renting the studio apartment, flashing cash and promising upfront payments. His reluctance to fill out a credit application raises suspicion, but Drake, swayed by Carter's charm, reluctantly agrees to let him move in.

As time passes, Drake becomes increasingly uneasy about Carter's presence. Strange noises and stacks of out-of-town phone books raise red flags, prompting Drake to take drastic measures, including cutting off utilities to get rid of Carter.

Tension peaks when Patty reveals she is pregnant, but the joy quickly turns to sorrow as she suffers a devastating miscarriage. The emotional fallout exacerbates the already troubled relationship between Drake and Carter.

In a fit of rage, Drake confronts Carter, leading to a chaotic altercation. The confrontation results in Drake ending up behind bars, manipulated by Carter who takes advantage of the situation, leaving Drake feeling helpless.

Patty discovers Carter's real identity as James Danforth while conducting her own investigation into his background. She uncovers a web of deceit involving identity theft and numerous victims, igniting her determination to expose him.

In a bold move, Patty sets a trap for Carter by charging luxurious amenities to his room, posing as his partner. This leads to heightened confrontations between them, ultimately culminating in the dramatic confrontation with Drake.

The tension culminates in a life-or-death struggle between Drake, Patty, and Carter. After an intense confrontation fueled by desperation and betrayal, Carter meets a fatal end, bringing relief and closure to Drake and Patty.

Several months later, Drake and Patty decide to sell the troublesome house, trying to put their harrowing ordeal behind them. However, the experience lingers in their minds as they navigate this transition with lingering distrust.

When asked about their decision to sell the house, Patty's response, 'it was just an investment,' underscores how deeply their traumatic experience impacted them. This chilling remark serves as a reminder of the dark chapter they endured.