Twisted Desire

Jennifer Stanton, a rebellious teenager, feels restricted by her overprotective father William and her indifferent mother Susan. She sneaks off to a party, where her father shows up unannounced, embarrassing her and fueling her desire for freedom. Jennifer begins to resent her parents' strict rules and lack of understanding.

The day after the party, Jennifer encounters Nick Ryan at a gas station and they quickly develop a close relationship. Jennifer keeps her connection with Nick secret from her parents, unaware of his troubled past, including a jail term for assault. Their bond grows despite the risks involved.

Jennifer's parents catch her and Nick together after an early return from a planned date night. William aggressively chases Nick out of the house, expressing his disdain for him. Jennifer is grounded for the rest of the school year and forbidden from using the car or hanging out with friends, intensifying her frustration.

Despite strict punishment, Nick tries to apologize and reaffirm his love for Jennifer by visiting her house. William rejects his apology and warns him to stay away, leading to increased tension. Jennifer's resentment towards her parents deepens as they try to control her life.

Brad witnesses Jennifer's swollen eye, suspecting her father hit her, though she falsely claims to have been assaulted. William threatens to report Nick for statutory rape and to physically confront him. The next day, William's car is vandalized, and police question Nick about the incident, though he denies involvement.

Jennifer overhears her parents discussing how to deal with her, including potential exile or legal action against Nick. She manipulates situations to get Nick to bring her grandfather's pistol, which they plan to use to murder her parents so she can have freedom.

Jennifer lies to her friends about breaking up with Nick to cover her tracks. She convinces Nick to go through with the plan. During the night, Nick hesitates but, persuaded by Jennifer, shoots and kills William and Susan in their sleep, ending her parents' control.

Jennifer moves in with her grandmother and reunites with her boyfriend Brad. She anonymously contacts the police, leading to the discovery of the murder weapon. Nick is taken into custody; however, Detective Daniels suspects Jennifer may hold more knowledge about the crime.

Jennifer's best friend Karen finds her diary, which reveals Jennifer's manipulation of Nick to murder her parents. Karen confronts Nick in jail, accusing Jennifer of setting him up. Jennifer, aware of Karen's investigation, threatens to implicate her in the murders to protect herself.

During Nick's murder trial, Jennifer falsely testifies that Nick harassed her, aiming to distance herself from the crime. Brad manipulates Jennifer into admitting her role in the murders, leading to her arrest. The truth begins to surface, revealing her deeper involvement.

Jennifer is tried as a juvenile for her role in the murders, while Nick remains in prison. The events underscore the tragic consequences of manipulation, rebellion, and the destructive cycle of secrets and lies within their family and social circles.