Swimfan

The film opens by introducing Ben Cronin, a gifted high school swimmer under intense pressure from his coach to perform well in an upcoming swim meet. Amidst his athletic pursuits, he works at a local hospital and appears to be in a perfect relationship with his girlfriend, Amy.

Ben's life takes a turn when he meets Madison Bell, a new student, while helping her with a locker lock. Their playful interaction leads to Madison giving Ben her hairpin as a token of good luck, marking the beginning of their complicated relationship.

After a near-accident involving Madison, Ben drives her home, where they have an intimate conversation. They both share personal struggles—Ben discusses his past with drug use while Madison opens up about using the cello to cope, forging a strong bond between them.

As their connection deepens, Ben and Madison engage in a secret sexual encounter. Madison insists that Ben professes his love for her, complicating Ben's feelings as he grapples with guilt over his relationship with Amy.

At a party, Amy introduces Ben to Madison as just a 'friend', aggravating the already complicated situation. The tension escalates when Madison reveals that she left her underwear in Ben's truck, heightening Amy's suspicions.

Despite Ben's efforts to distance himself from Madison, her attempts to contact him continue to escalate. She sends him explicit photos, intensifying the conflict between his responsibilities, his guilt, and his strained relationship with Amy.

Ben learns that Madison is now dating his friend Josh, leading him to believe he is finally free from her grasp. However, Madison confronts him in the locker room, bringing back painful memories of their affair.

As rumors of Ben's infidelity spread, he makes grave mistakes that jeopardize his life and career. A troubling incident occurs at the hospital where he mistakenly administers the wrong medication, further contributing to his unraveling.

With a crucial swim meet approaching, Ben's life spirals further out of control when he tests positive for steroids, leading to his disqualification. Believing Josh orchestrated this predicament in cahoots with Madison, Ben's despair deepens.

Ben finds Josh's lifeless body in the swimming pool, a victim of foul play linked to Madison. This discovery connects Ben to the murder through his fingerprints found on the weapon, intensifying his desperation to clear his name.

In his quest for redemption, Ben delves into Madison's troubled history, discovering her dangerous obsession with a local sports star who suffered a tragic accident. This revelation reveals the depths of her manipulative behavior.

As the situation escalates, Madison threatens Amy's safety, prompting Ben to race against time. He strives to save Amy, who is in imminent danger due to Madison's reckless actions.

In a dramatic final showdown at the pool, Ben confronts a deranged Madison, who has taken Amy hostage. Ben's bravery is put to the test as he fights to rescue Amy from Madison's grip.

In the climax of the film, after a heated struggle, Madison drowns while attempting to escape, leaving Ben and Amy to confront the emotional wreckage of their harrowing experience. The tragedy marks a pivotal moment in their lives.

With their ordeal concluded, Ben and Amy are left to grapple with the consequences of their actions and the impact of Madison's terror on their lives. Their relationship is forever changed as they seek to move forward and heal.