Heat Wave (2015 film)

Heat Wave is a 2015 Canadian-American thriller film directed by Ernie Barbarash and starring Danny Glover and Mena Suvari. The film follows Claire (Mena Suvari), a successful businesswoman, who becomes entangled in a dangerous web of deceit and manipulation when her protégé, Ray (Jamie Thomas King), develops an obsessive infatuation with her.

The film explores themes of obsession, workplace harassment, and the abuse of power. Claire finds herself in a difficult position as Ray's behavior escalates from innocent admiration to stalking and threats, impacting both her personal and professional life. Danny Glover plays Detective Mahoney, who investigates the case and tries to protect Claire from Ray's increasingly erratic actions.

Heat Wave was released direct-to-video and received generally negative reviews, with critics pointing to the predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. However, some praised the performances of Suvari and Glover. The film's depiction of workplace relationships and the dangers of unchecked obsession has generated some discussion.