The Boy

Claire Peterson discovers her husband's infidelity with his secretary, leading to a heated confrontation. This pivotal moment causes her to expel Garrett from their home, marking the beginning of a deep emotional rift in their marriage.

The fallout from Claire and Garrett's confrontation deeply affects their son, Kevin. He grapples with confusion and heartache as he tries to understand the turmoil within his family.

Finding support in her loyal friend Vicky Lansing, Claire begins to consider finalizing her divorce. Vicky encourages her to cut ties with Garrett, reinforcing Claire's resolve as she navigates her emotional landscape.

As Kevin's birthday approaches, Garrett attempts to reconnect with his family by suggesting a fishing trip in San Francisco. Claire, still emotionally wounded by the betrayal, declines but allows Kevin to go.

One day, while preparing to take Kevin out, Claire faces a malfunctioning garage door. A kind stranger, Noah Sandborn, steps in to assist, revealing his complex background as he recently lost his parents.

During a visit to a hardware store, Kevin develops a crush on a girl named Allie Callahan. However, he struggles to approach her, leading Noah to encourage him to be bold, but their moment is cut off by bullies targeting Kevin.

As Noah and Kevin grow closer during Noah's uncle's hospitalization, Claire extends an invitation for lunch. She is taken aback by Noah's unexpected knowledge of Homeric literature, which sparks a deeper connection.

Claire becomes aware of Noah's growing infatuation for her, which complicates her own feelings. A pivotal moment occurs when she inadvertently spots Noah naked, prompting her to confront her own attraction.

After a disastrous night out with Vicky, Claire receives an unexpected call from Noah seeking cooking help. Their dinner quickly escalates into an intense and passionate encounter, blurring the lines of their relationship.

The morning after their encounter, Claire is consumed by guilt and informs Noah that their actions were wrong. This leads to a fit of rage from Noah, who injures himself by punching a wall, revealing his instability.

Garrett and Kevin return from their trip, and tensions flare as Noah makes a smug remark regarding the previous night's events. Claire is horrified to discover that Noah has manipulated his way into her classroom.

As the school year begins, Claire is alarmed by the disturbing changes in Kevin's behavior under Noah's influence. A climactic confrontation occurs between Kevin and Garrett, highlighting the fracture within their family.

Noah's manipulation intensifies as he takes Kevin into the woods with a firearm. This dangerous act creates a rift between father and son, intensifying Claire's efforts to keep Noah at bay.

Claire unravels Noah's descent into madness, as his dark fixation on her becomes increasingly apparent. His actions become threatening, culminating in a series of dangerous encounters that escalate the stakes.

In a thrilling standoff in an abandoned barn, Claire fights to protect her family from Noah's madness. Ultimately, she outsmarts him in a harrowing clash, reclaiming her loved ones and promising them a safe return home.