In the Cut

Synopsis

Frannie Avery is a reserved English writing professor living in New York City who becomes fascinated by slang and urban colloquialisms. Her quiet life takes a dark turn when a young woman is brutally murdered in her neighborhood. Detective Giovanni Malloy arrives to investigate the crime, leading Frannie into an intense and sexually charged affair with the homicide detective. As the investigation unfolds and additional victims are discovered, sinister clues begin linking the murder weapon and victim to Detective Malloy himself. Struggling with her growing erotic obsession and mounting paranoia, Frannie must figure out whether the man sharing her bed is her protector or a ruthless serial killer before she becomes his next victim.