In the midst of the American Civil War, a 12-year-old student at a Louisiana boarding school discovers a gravely injured Union soldier, Corporal John McBurney. As he recovers from his wounds, McBurney becomes trapped in the school's mansion, where he begins to manipulate the desires of the female students. But as the situation unfolds, it's unclear whether McBurney is truly in control.

The Beguiled
In a Confederate girls' boarding school, a charismatic Union soldier's wounded charm weaves a web of deception, exploiting the loneliness of vulnerable women and ultimately sealing his own fate of betrayal and downfall.