Antibodies

Gabriel Engel, a notorious German serial killer, is finally captured by the authorities after a brutal and bloody killing spree. His heinous acts have terrorized the community and shocked the nation, leading to a temporary sense of relief among the citizens.

The small, tight-knit community on the outskirts of Berlin is left reeling from Engel's captured after the discovery of numerous heinous crimes. Their sense of security is shattered as they come to terms with the realities of a serial killer lurking among them.

A year has passed since the brutal murder of young Lucia Flieder, which has left a deep scar in the hearts of the local community. The case remains unsolved, and the citizens grow increasingly anxious and frustrated as they await answers about her killer.

Michael Martens, the local police officer, steps up to investigate the murder of Lucia Flieder, taking it upon himself to find justice for the slain child. He faces mounting pressure from the community as their patience wears thin awaiting a breakthrough in the case.

In custody, Engel shockingly admits to having committed 14 murders but flatly denies any involvement in Lucia's case. His admissions, however, fuel speculation and intrigue, as he hints at knowing the identity of Lucia's actual killer.

Engel presents a shocking demand to Martens; he insists on conducting a psychological evaluation of the local officer before revealing the information he claims to possess. This unusual request adds a new layer of complexity to Martens' investigation.

As the investigation unfolds, Officer Martens increasingly feels the pressure from both the public and his colleagues. The urban police force undermines his capabilities, casting doubt on his effectiveness as an investigator in the community.

Martens begins participating in Engel's psychological evaluation, a harrowing experience that forces him to confront his own beliefs and vulnerabilities. As Engel orchestrates this mind game, Martens’ mental state slowly starts to unravel due to the intense pressure.

Amidst the escalating investigation, Martens’ family life begins to visibly deteriorate. The stress and obsession with the case take a toll on his personal relationships, pushing him further into isolation as he grapples with his mounting struggles.

Martens continues to dig deeper into the case, determined to find out the truth about Lucia's killer. With Engel's manipulation weighing heavily on his psyche, Martens faces a crossroads that could either lead him to justice or further into madness.

As time passes and no new leads emerge in the Flieder case, the citizens grow more impatient and desperate for justice. The pressure on Martens amplifies as the community's trust begins to erode, making his task even more daunting.

Engel skillfully manipulates Martens’ mind during their interactions, dredging up buried fears and insecurities. This psychological grip begins to distort Martens' sense of reality as he struggles to maintain his sanity while pursuing justice.

As Martens pushes further into the investigation, he finds himself confronting not just the darkness of humanoid evil but also the darkness within himself. His once firm resolve starts to crumble under the weight of Engel's influence and the community's despair.

The tension builds toward a potential confrontation between Martens and Engel, with the truth about Lucia's murder hanging in the balance. The lines between predator and prey blur as Martens realizes he must navigate his psyche before facing the killer directly.