The Locusts is a 1997 drama film directed by John Patrick Kelley and starred Vince Vaughn as Clay Hewitt and Kate Capshaw as ranch owner Delilah Potts. The plot of the film revolves around Delilah, a widow who owns a struggling farm in the American Midwest during the 1960s. She hires a young drifter named Clay Hewitt to work on her farm and help increase her crop yields.
Clay is a troubled and mysterious stranger who begins to catch the eye of Delilah with his rugged charm. However, their relationship turns sour when Delilah's advances are spurned, and she starts to unravel past secrets that threaten to reveal a sinister side of Clay.
As the film progresses, Delilah's obsession with Clay intensifies, leading her to reveal dark and dangerous secrets about herself and the people around her. Eventually, the revelation of Clay's mysterious past and his connection to Delilah's family brings the film to a shocking and violent conclusion.
The Locusts received mixed reviews from critics upon its release, but the performances of both Vaughn and Capshaw were praised. The film is noted for its atmospheric cinematography, suspenseful script, and intense performances. The Locusts is a slow-burning yet powerful drama that explores themes of love, obsession, and the dangerous secrets that can consume us.