The Boys Next Door

Claire Peterson separates from her husband Garrett due to his infidelity with his secretary. Despite the emotional turmoil, she chooses not to file for divorce at this point.

19-year-old Noah Sandborn, an orphan, moves in next door to Claire to help his uncle, who is wheelchair-bound. Noah quickly becomes acquainted with Claire's teenage son, Kevin, forging a friendship that would lead him into their lives.

While Garrett and Kevin are away on a fishing trip, Claire goes on an uncomfortable double date with her friend Vicky and two of Vicky's acquaintances. This outing further highlights Claire’s dissatisfaction with her current life.

Claire shares a dinner date with Noah, who begins to flirt with her. Their connection escalates, and they end up sleeping together, leaving Claire feeling regretful the following morning.

Noah, angered by Claire's regret, becomes increasingly obsessed with her. His actions start to take a darker turn as he tries to manipulate situations to keep Claire in his life.

Noah ingratiates himself with Kevin, fostering hatred towards Garrett. As their friendship deepens, Noah's influence on Kevin’s life grows concerningly significant.

During a gym class, Kevin suffers a health crisis, going into shock. Noah's timely intervention with an EpiPen saves Kevin's life, further cementing his role as a figure of chaos and control in their lives.

Noah violently confronts a school bully, Jason, fracturing his skull. This incident leads to Noah being expelled from school, revealing a troubling pattern of aggression and disorderly behavior.

Kevin prepares for the school's Fall Fling dance with excitement, but the event takes a dark turn. Claire finds inappropriate graffiti in the boys' bathroom, which leads to a shocking encounter with Noah.

In a shocking confrontation, Noah tries to assault Claire. She manages to fend him off, making it clear that she wants nothing to do with him, although his delusions of their relationship continue to escalate.

Noah's obsession deepens as he attempts to blackmail Claire with a video of their intimate encounter. His threats reinforce Claire's determination to rid herself of his presence.

Claire breaks into Noah's house to delete the blackmail video and stumbles upon disturbing images and evidence of his dangerous mindset. This discovery shows the extent of Noah’s obsessive behavior.

After a horrific turn of events where Claire finds Vicky murdered, she learns more about Noah's traumatic past. This knowledge offers insight into his unstable psyche and the motivations behind his actions.

Noah abducts Claire and her family, leading to a dramatic showdown in a barn. As the situation spirals dangerously, Claire resorts to desperate measures to protect her loved ones.

In the conclusion, Claire fights back against Noah, resulting in his death. She escapes with Kevin and Garrett, as law enforcement arrives to offer aid, marking the end of her harrowing ordeal.