Following the sudden, mysterious death of her wealthy husband, heavy-drinking widow Vivian Westbrook (Beverly D'Angelo) quickly marries her late husband's wealthy executive friend, Eddie (Dennis Haysbert). Her college-aged stepson, Sean (MacKenzie Astin), becomes convinced that Vivian murdered his father for his estate and money. As Sean investigates her dark past, Vivian begins a dangerous game of seduction and psychological manipulation aimed directly at her young stepson, leading to a deadly web of secrets, murder, and betrayal.