Domestic violence forms the basis of this true-crime story. Young nurse Shannen Doherty weds bodybuilding Texas tycoon Tim Matheson, who's 24 years her senior. Two tempestuous years later, she learns that he is a wife-abusing bigamist and leaves, only for the spouse to put a hitman on her trail. What is an otherwise engrossing tale of deceit and betrayal is itself betrayed by star Doherty's insipid, colourless and unsympathetic portrayal of a real-life victim. Matheson is appropriately menacing as her brutal, two-timing husband, and there are enough twists and turns in the story to keep one watching. Ignore the flawed central casting and take in this disturbing account of one woman's determination.

Professional nurse Rebecca Dubrovich is swept off her feet by charming millionaire Dick Strang, and the two begin a passionate romance. Only when it is too late does Rebecca discover that Strang has a very dark side...