The Cartel

In a bustling corporate office, Charlie and Mina excitedly browse a listing for a weekend getaway. They are soon joined by Josh, Charlie's sibling who is also his romantic partner, whose enthusiasm further boosts the group's anticipation for the retreat.

As the group prepares to leave for the getaway, tension surfaces when Charlie expresses frustration over Josh's insistence on sneaking their dog, Reggie, into the rented house against the landlord's strict no-pets policy. Despite Charlie's concerns, Josh is determined to bring Reggie along, setting the stage for conflict.

During the drive to the house, the couples engage in a revealing conversation about Mina's past experiences with racial bias. Mina reveals how she was rejected for an application to the getaway house, while Charlie was accepted shortly afterward, igniting a discussion about underlying social issues.

Upon their arrival, the group is greeted by the homeowner, Taylor, who immediately makes patronizing comments toward Mina. This encounter raises eyebrows and brings forth Mina's unresolved concerns when she confronts Taylor about her application rejection, yet he dismisses her inquiry without any real explanation.

As the group tours the property, they come across a mysterious locked door beneath the house. The others share curious glances, feeling that something sinister may be lurking behind it, hinting at deeper secrets surrounding their enigmatic host.

Later that evening, Charlie and Mina take a contemplative walk on the beach, leaving behind Josh and Michelle. During their heart-to-heart, Josh admits his insecurities about Mina potentially outgrowing him, revealing the strain their relationships are under.

The group returns to the house to find a telescope gifted to them by Taylor, intended for stargazing. Although the gesture seems harmless, Mina's intuition warns her that there may be more sinister motives at play beneath the surface.

In an attempt to bring some excitement to the night, Michelle introduces drugs into the mix. Although she ultimately succumbs to exhaustion, Charlie, Josh, and Mina indulge in the escapades, leading them down a path of unexpected vulnerability and intimacy.

As the night progresses, Charlie confesses to Mina how her presence inspires him to strive for betterment in his life. Their emotional connection escalates into a passionate kiss and a rendezvous in the shower, drawing them into a complicated web of guilt and desire.

The following morning, Michelle uncovers a disturbing sight: a camera lens protruding from the showerhead. Alarmed, she confronts Charlie about the intimate moment they shared, fearing it may have been recorded, and the group is thrown into a turmoil of suspicion and dread.

In a bid to cope with the brewing anxiety, Michelle turns to increasing their drug intake. Meanwhile, Josh becomes frantic over the disappearance of Reggie, leading to confrontations with Taylor that spiral into chaos and misunderstandings about their predicament.

The group is dealt a devastating blow when they discover Taylor dead under mysterious circumstances. In a state of panic and confusion, they make the misguided choice to dispose of his body off a cliff, believing it to be the best way to avoid suspicion.

The situation escalates further when a masked figure emerges, intent on exposing Charlie and Mina's affair by broadcasting their moments of intimacy. This revelation spirals into a night of violence and betrayal, leaving Michelle scrambling for safety.

In a frantic escape attempt, Michelle crashes her car while fleeing from danger, and Charlie races to her aid, only to discover she has been brutally killed. The revelation of her death leaves him shattered and desperate, entangling him further into the deadly chaos.

As the night ends in tragedy, Josh falls victim to the same masked figure, signifying the complete unraveling of their relationships. Mina’s own escape attempt ends tragically when she plummets off a cliff, sealing their fates in an ominous finale.