Movie

Bad Influence

68%Critics19 reviews51%Audience119 reviews

6.2464average critics score, out of 1019901h 39mR

Mystery & ThrillerDrama

Los Angeles marketing analyst Michael Boll (James Spader) struggles with insecurity despite his successes -- until he meets a mysterious man, Alex (Rob Lowe), who promises to help him gain confidence. However, Alex's guidance becomes toxic when he introduces Michael to sex, drugs and crime. When Michael's life begins collapsing, he comes to realize that his mentor is a sociopath. Is it too late, or can Michael escape Alex's sinister web of machinations?

Directed by:

Curtis Hanson