The Devil’s Honey

The events unfold in a contemporary late-20th-century milieu, with modern medical facilities and urban nightlife. The narrative alternates between a present-day hospital drama and flashbacks to the Venice holiday that sparked the relationship. The overall tempo suggests weeks to months of escalating tension and revenge.

Venice serves as the memory and setting for the lovers' escapade that frames the film. A bracelet bought on vacation there symbolizes their bond, later tossed into the water during a key breakup. The present story moves through a hospital, a golf club, and a seaside home, but Venice remains the emotional touchstone.

🔥 Obsession

Jessica's grief over Johnny's death mutates into a consuming obsession. She stalks and weaponizes fear, pushing Simpson toward dangerous actions. The pursuit of vengeance blurs moral lines and spirals into coercive control.

💔 Toxic romance

A relationship built on infidelity, manipulation, and mutual hurt drives the plot. The couple's destructive dynamics fuel jealousy, power plays, and a cycle of destruction that harms everyone involved.

🧠 Psychological unraveling

The story traces how desire, guilt, and trauma distort perception. Characters oscillate between rational behavior and impulsive, self-destructive choices. The line between victim and aggressor becomes increasingly blurred as events unfold.