88 Minutes

In 1997, Dr. Jack Gramm, a forensic psychiatrist, provided crucial expert testimony in the trial of Jon Forster, known as 'The Seattle Slayer.' His insights played a significant role in the jury's conviction of Forster, who was found guilty of the attempted murder of Janie Cates and the brutal murder of her sister, Joanie.

The crime scene where Joanie Cates was murdered was horrifying, as she had been drugged and hanged upside down before being killed. This shocking event set the tone for the terror that would follow in the storyline.

Following his conviction, Jon Forster sent a haunting message to Dr. Gramm with a chilling taunt: 'Tick-tock, Doc.' This foreboding phrase hinted at a deeper psychological game that Forster intended to play with Gramm.

As Forster's execution date approached, a series of grisly torture murders began to surface that echoed Forster's horrific methods. This resurgence of violence unsettled the community and prompted authorities to seek Gramm's insights once more.

While managing his academic duties at the University of Washington, Dr. Gramm received a menacing phone call from an anonymous caller. The caller ominously warned him that he had just 88 minutes to live, instilling a sense of urgency and fear in Gramm's otherwise routine day.

Gramm's class was abruptly interrupted by another ominous phone call, which heightened his suspicions regarding his students, particularly Mike Stempt. The situation escalated further when the dean of students reported a bomb threat, necessitating an immediate evacuation.

After the evacuation, Gramm discovered that both his car and classroom had been vandalized with threatening graffiti. This chilling discovery pointed to a potential inside job connected to the recent murders and added to the growing tension in his life.

Upon arriving home, Gramm was confronted with a disturbing package containing an audio recording of his murdered sister's desperate pleas for help. This revelation indicated a profound breach of his personal security, forcing him into a state of paranoia.

In a shocking turn of events, Kim's ex-husband, Guy LaForge, arrived armed at Gramm's condo, only to be shot from behind by a masked assailant. The ensuing chaos and smoke clouded the scene as Gramm's car exploded outside, heightening the sense of danger around him.

As Gramm navigated through the treacherous waters of deceit, he began piecing together connections that linked his students and associates to the growing body count. This dangerous game forced him to revisit traumatic memories associated with his sister's past.

During their investigation, Gramm and Kim found Sara Pollard, a woman linked to Gramm, dead in her apartment. The evidence left behind suggested that Gramm was framed for her murder, complicating his already precarious situation.

As the investigation progressed, Shelly uncovered that Lauren may have been involved in stealing sensitive files related to the recordings of Gramm's sister, escalating the stakes. This revelation suggested a larger conspiracy that enveloped Gramm.

In a tense moment, Gramm discovered Carol suspended over a balcony, held captive while Kim was tied up nearby. Lauren, the captor, demanded that Gramm confess to his supposed lies in Forster's trial, compromising his principles and ethics.

As tension reached its peak, Agent Parks arrived just in time to save Gramm and Carol, eliminating Lauren in a shocking confrontation. This intervention prevented a potential tragedy, reaffirming the bond between Gramm and law enforcement.

In the aftermath of intense violence, memories of Kate and Janie flooded back to Gramm. With a heavy heart, he pocketed the evidence that compromised his testimony while leaving the scene, the relentless ticking clock ominously reminding him of the threats that still loomed.