Bad Influence

“When fantasy becomes a fatal distraction.”

A stranger steps in just as a jealous boyfriend is about to flatten Michael Boll (James Spader), a meek young executive, in a bar, then vanishes before Michael can thank him. Later that night he meets the same man, Alex (Rob Lowe), on a pier, and Alex starts working his way into Michael's life. Curtis Hanson keeps the two of them circling each other, the timid one drawn to the man who offers to show him what he has been holding back.