Plot

FORBIDDEN PLAYGROUND This present day psychological thriller is about a couple named Barry and Rachel McAlister. As they struggle to balance their family and careers, their lives quickly unravel into temptation and deceit when they are faced with their son's struggles in school. Infidelity, obsession and murder result from this strained marriage. Who will survive this twisted game of survival and desperation?—Anonymous

This Motion Picture, set in the present day, is about a couple named Barry (Martin Andrew) and Rachel McAlister (Samantha Grant). They have everything one could ask for, a great home, a successful restaurant business and two wonderful children. Everything appears perfect but appearances are deceiving. Barrys business takes up a lot of his time and keeps him from participating in many family activities. This puts a tremendous strain on his marriage and his entire family. Gordon Hillerman (Jesse Lipscombe), a teacher at school, arranges to meet with Rachel and Barry to address their son Don (Will Brisbin), and his learning difficulties. Barry is unable to attend, so Rachel goes to meet Gordon alone. They work together to assist Don, and feelings quickly develop between the two of them. Rachel feels alone, and does not have her husband to turn to. Gordon and Rachel cross the line and have an affair. Rachel feels guilty about the affair and tries to break contact with Gordon. Gordon will not be dismissed and becomes obsessed with Rachel and the kids. He wants Barrys life and will not stop until he gets it. Due to his obsession, Gordon starts a sick game of cat and mouse. He terrorizes Rachel and her kids, and in a vulnerable state, she confesses her infidelity to Barry. He leaves Rachel when she needs him the most leaving her to face the demon she slept with. Gordon breaks into their home and takes Rachel and her children hostage. Rachel has to draw on her inner strength if she is to protect her children and survive.