Masquerade is a 1988 film starring Rob Lowe and Meg Tilly. Directed by Bob Swaim, the psychological thriller centers around the unfolding relationship between Hamptons heiress Olivia (Tilly) and yacht skipper Tim (Lowe) who are introduced soon after the death of Olivia's mother, which has left her tremendously wealthy. The young boat captain, however, seems uninterested in Olivia's wealth. Olivia's stepfather Gateworth (Glover) and his live-in girlfriend Anne (Delany) have access to the family mansion, as provided in the mother's will, but they constantly fight with Olivia and new beau Tim. Officer McGill (Savant), a local cop and childhood friend of Olivia, also expresses a love interest for her, but Olivia only has eyes for Tim.

Tim and Gateworth, who seem to hate one another, suddenly meet surreptitiously on the outskirts of town in a lobster house to discuss their conspiracy to murder Olivia for her money. Tim expresses doubts, but Gateworth forces the issue, threatening to expose Tim's past if he backs out of their agreement.