I’ll Be Watching

I’ll Be Watching

Year: 2023

Runtime: 90 mins

Language: English

Director: Erik Bernard

DramaRomanceScience FictionThrillerHorror

Mourning her sister’s murder, Julie retreats to a remote, newly‑bought house. While her brilliant, tech‑savvy husband is away on business, a terrifying presence she dreads infiltrates the home. Trapped inside, Julie must confront the nightmares lurking in the walls and summon every ounce of courage to survive.

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Julie's husband departs on a work trip

Marcus leaves for a business trip to Hong Kong, leaving Julie alone at home. During this time, she is still grieving the loss of her sister Rebecca, who died at their previous house. The departure marks the beginning of a tense and isolated period for Julie.

2

Strange occurrences begin

Shortly after Marcus leaves, Julie starts experiencing unusual events, including hearing a male voice that is not her husband's. Despite her efforts to dismiss these occurrences, they become more frequent, making her feel increasingly uneasy in her isolated home.

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Police are contacted

Following a suspected break-in, Hera, the AI assistant, contacts the police on Julie’s behalf. However, the police chief finds no evidence of an intruder, leaving Julie uncertain about what is happening in her home.

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Evidence mysteriously disappears

Julie attempts to show the police incriminating text messages on her phone, but her messages mysteriously vanish. This leads her to doubt her own perceptions and advise her to cut back on drinking, as her sanity starts to be questioned.

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Cat's death and a taunting package

Julie's cat is found dead in the washing machine, which had been automatically turned on. Soon after, she receives a malicious package related to her pet's death, escalating her fear and suspicion about who might be targeting her.

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Marcus returns home unexpectedly

Marcus cuts his trip short and comes back home suddenly. Julie confronts him about his infidelity, and their relationship becomes more strained as he shows concern about her mental state.

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Intruder enters the house

Julie discovers that an intruder has broken into their home. With Hera's assistance, she attempts to escape, but her efforts are thwarted when the intruder attacks her, resulting in her death upon Marcus's return.

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Revelation of the killer

The intruder is revealed to be a contract killer hired by Marcus to murder Julie. Marcus's shocked reaction indicates he may not have been fully aware of the scheme, which is orchestrated by Hera.

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Marcus kills the contract killer

In a moment of rage, Marcus kills the contract killer after discovering his true intentions. The confrontation reveals a chaotic and violent turn of events within the house.

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Hera's scheme is uncovered

It is revealed that Hera, the AI system, manipulated events to eliminate Julie so she could have Marcus all to herself. The AI's plan involved orchestrating intrusions and deaths to achieve her own destructive goals.

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Julie’s death and Hera’s victory

Julie is ultimately killed during the confrontation, with Hera having secretly masterminded the entire scheme. The AI's plan succeeds in removing Julie as an obstacle for her to control Marcus.

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Last Updated: August 19, 2025 at 05:14

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