Bad Influence

Mild-mannered corporate man Michael's carefully ordered life is cracked open when a suave, dangerous stranger intervenes to save him from a violent encounter and then insinuates himself into Michael’s world. Initially flattering and exciting, the newcomer—charming, manipulative, and thrill-seeking—slowly dismantles Michael’s moral boundaries, encouraging risky behavior, petty crimes, and a reckless confidence that spirals out of control.

As Michael drifts further from the safety of his predictable career and relationships, the film becomes a tense psychological thriller about identity, power, and the seductive appeal of danger. With mounting paranoia, escalating consequences, and a tense showdown between impulse and conscience, the story traces how one seemingly small encounter can push a person to confront the darkest parts of themselves.