Bad Tutor (2018)

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When a single mom hires a tutor to help her daughter graduate high school, the tutor becomes dangerously obsessed.

Plot Summary
"Bad Tutor" is a thriller film launched in 2018 that checks out a high school woman falling under a hazardous love triangle with a compulsive tutor. Directed by Jeff Hare and written by Delondra Mesa and Bryan Dick, the movie explores themes of obsession, deceptiveness, and survival.

The Beginning
The movie begins by introducing Kelly, a brilliant high school elder who is excitedly getting ready for her college admissions. Her mom, Liz, desperate to secure a promising future for her daughter, works with a tutor to assist Kelly excel in her SATs and protect a scholarship to a prestigious university. The tutor, called Devon, comes highly suggested, and upon fulfilling him, Kelly is immediately drawn to his beauty and intelligence.

The Obsession Grows
However, as the tutoring sessions development, it emerges that Devon harbors unhealthy and obsessive feelings towards Kelly. He begins taking control of Kelly's academic and individual life. He manipulates situations to separate Kelly and increase her dependence on him. Devon's progressively managing and obsessive habits begins to terrify Kelly, who initially tries to put an end to the sessions and range herself from him. However, Devon refuses to accept her termination, increasing his manipulation and hazards.

The Truth Unveiled
As the plot thickens, the story takes a turn when Liz finds out about Devon's genuine character. She discovers that Devon's obsession is not just with her child but that he has a history of stalking and manipulating women. In a particularly troubling scene, Liz looks into Devon, checking out his past and finding that he had been formerly implicated of harassment and stalking. After a conflict with his former victim, Liz finds out that Devon had even driven her to try suicide.

The Climax
In the thrilling climax, Devon appears at Kelly's house, insisting that he tutor her, regardless of her obvious pain and the fact that she has successfully fired him. He is aggressive and threatens the security of Kelly and Liz. In an adrenaline-filled sequence, they have to fight back versus him, resulting in Liz killing Devon in self-defense.

The End
The movie ends with the cops arriving at Kelly's home, where they arrest Liz. Nevertheless, she is quickly released when the police confirm that it was self-defense. Kelly fearlessly stands by her mother and supports her throughout. The film ends on a hopeful note, with mom and child recovering from their distressing experience and Kelly getting news of her college approval.

"Bad Tutor" emphasizes the prospective threats of letting a complete stranger too close too quickly. The movie is an enthralling watch that will keep viewers on the edge of their seat as they witness Kelly and Liz's survival journey against their bad tutor.

Top Cast

  • Vanessa Marcil (small)
    Vanessa Marcil
    Kelly
  • Alex Frnka (small)
    Alex Frnka
    Emily
  • Chuck Hittinger (small)
    Chuck Hittinger
    Devin
  • Ian Ward (small)
    Ian Ward
    Steve (as Ian Brininstool)
  • Ben Reed (small)
    Ben Reed
    Jared
  • Stephanie Pearson (small)
    Stephanie Pearson
    Alexis
  • Delanie Fischer (small)
    Delanie Fischer
    Valerie
  • Lorrena Magaña (small)
    Lorrena Magaña
    Waitress
  • Ashton Smiley (small)
    Ashton Smiley
    Chelsea
  • Jean St. James (small)
    Jean St. James
    Ms. Ayers
  • Hank Grover
    Chemistry Teacher