Chronicles a Belgian filmmaker living near Uvalde, Texas, a year after a school shooting. It explores her concerns about school safety and society's response, examining security measures and the ability to protect children.

The Bad Guy begins with the one-year anniversary of a tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, igniting renewed debates on gun control and school safety. Belgian filmmaker Louise, a new mother, lives nearby and becomes increasingly concerned about the safety of American schools. The film examines a society grappling with fear and excessive security measures, questioning its ability to protect its young.