The Savage Kind

In 1940s Washington, DC, two lonely teenage girls, Philippa Watson and Judy Peabody, form a bond over their shared fascination with crime-solving and literature, drawn in by their captivating English teacher, Christine Martins. After a tense encounter and the shocking murder of a classmate, the girls become embroiled in a mystery that uncovers darker secrets within their circle and forces them to confront their own impulses. As they navigate the investigation and their evolving relationship, they realize the true danger may come from within themselves.