The Intruder

Scott Howard walks into a surprise party organized by his wife Annie and their closest friends to celebrate his recent promotion. The atmosphere is filled with joy and congratulations, creating a warm and celebratory environment that marks a high point in their lives.

During the celebration, Scott and Annie learn about a stunning home available for sale in Napa Valley. Driven by excitement and curiosity, they decide to visit the property, unaware that it will drastically change their lives.

Upon arriving at the Napa Valley property, Scott and Annie meet Charlie Peck, the home's owner. He is preoccupied with a deer causing chaos in his garden while sharing his emotional story about losing his wife, Ellen, to cancer.

Moved by Charlie's heartfelt story and sincerity, Scott and Annie decide to purchase the house at a bargain. Their decision seems impulsive yet driven by a sense of empathy for Charlie's situation, leading them to imagine a new life in their dream home.

Excited about their new purchase, Scott and Annie begin planning a cozy housewarming gathering with friends Mike and Rachel. However, as the night approaches, Mike's uneasiness begins to surface when he has a strange feeling of being watched.

After stepping outside for a smoke during the gathering, Mike feels an eerie presence in the treeline. The next morning, he finds a cigarette burn on the upholstery of his car, heightening his sense of discomfort and unease.

While out for ice cream, Annie notices Scott's flirtatious interaction with the cashier, triggering her suspicions about their relationship. That night, she confronts Scott, expressing her discomfort and concern about his recent behavior.

Seeking to support Charlie after his wife's death, Annie invites him to Thanksgiving dinner. Charlie's awkward reaction to a tapestry from Ellen's past raises tensions during the gathering, leaving everyone unsettled.

Feeling increasingly threatened, Scott hires a security firm to bolster their home’s defenses. Charlie reacts negatively to the changes and confronts Scott, revealing his disdain for what he dismisses as unnecessary precautions.

As Scott’s career flourishes, achieving significant professional milestones, the strain on his relationship with Annie grows. Miscommunication and distrust arise, especially with Charlie's manipulative presence lingering in their lives.

Scott becomes the victim of a hit-and-run accident, leaving him severely injured and hospitalized. Following this incident, Mike uncovers alarming details about Charlie's troubled history, suggesting deeper connections to the events unfolding around them.

As Mike digs deeper, he discovers Charlie's financial troubles from a failed construction business and the murky circumstances around Ellen's death. This knowledge unveils the precarious nature of their situations and Charlie's hidden motives.

Increasingly fearful for her safety, Annie investigates and uncovers a concealed entrance to Charlie's hideout beneath their home. In a shocking find, she stumbles upon a freezer containing Mike’s lifeless body, confirming her worst fears about Charlie's intentions.

In a desperate turn of events, Scott returns home to confront Charlie, who is trying to harm Annie. A fierce struggle ensues, revealing the lengths Scott will go to protect his wife and their home from Charlie's brutality.

In the climax of their ordeal, Scott confronts Charlie, ultimately subduing him and calling the authorities. As Annie reports the intruder’s attack, Scott's decisive actions mark the end of Charlie's reign of terror, restoring a semblance of safety to their lives.