The Night Clerk

Bart Bromley, a night desk clerk at a hotel, takes solace in observing guests through hidden cameras. This unusual coping mechanism is influenced by his diagnosis of Asperger syndrome, allowing him to navigate his social awkwardness.

Among the guests, Bart becomes particularly fascinated with a newcomer named Karen. His late-night Ice Cream rituals become intertwined with his obsession to monitor her activities through his hidden cameras.

Bart's voyeuristic comfort is shattered when a mysterious man enters Karen's room, leading to a violent confrontation. He is horrified to witness Karen brutally attacked, a moment that marks a turning point in his life.

After witnessing the attack, Bart races back to the hotel with the intent to save Karen. He enters through a side door and is found by his coworker Jack, who discovers the grim scene of Karen's lifeless body.

In a state of panic, Bart hastily removes the hidden cameras but accidentally leaves behind a crucial storage card. This seemingly innocuous mistake could unravel the entire truth of the night’s events.

The following day, Detective Espada interrogates Bart about his actions from the night before. Bart lies about having gone home but is faced with suspicion when his forgotten wallet raises questions about his story.

After lying to Detective Espada, Bart reviews the footage from Karen's room and notices a distinctive tattoo of a bird on the assailant’s arm. This discovery indicates a deeper mystery that Bart feels compelled to unravel.

Reassigned to a different hotel, Bart meets Andrea, who playfully acknowledges his Asperger’s. Their flirty interactions offer Bart a glimpse of connection and normalcy away from the previous night's horrors.

Bart discovers that a vital storage card is missing from his belongings, triggering a series of events that ultimately leads the card into Detective Espada's hands. This theft complicates Bart's already precarious situation.

The next day, Bart is shocked to discover he has undergone a sudden transformation with a new haircut, a suit, and fresh cologne. He attempts to reconnect with Andrea but is confronted with a troubling reality about her new relationship.

Bart learns that Andrea is now involved with Nick, the same man who terrorized Karen. This connection unravels Bart’s hopes for a simple relationship, plunging him deeper into the haunting memories of that night.

Authorities raid Bart's home, seizing all his surveillance equipment. Despite asserting he deleted incriminating evidence, he secretly retrieves a hidden hard drive containing vital recordings from Karen's room.

As Bart observes a heated argument between Andrea and Nick through the surveillance cameras, he is compelled to warn her about Nick's concealed threats. This moment reveals the dangerously intertwined fates of all involved.

After revealing the truth about Nick's involvement in Karen's death, Andrea collapses into tears, seeking solace from Bart. This emotional bond signals the deep connection forged amid the chaos and trauma they both face.

In the morning, Bart finds that Andrea has vanished, taking with her the hard drive that contains vital evidence. The only thing left behind is a gun taken from the scene of Karen's murder, hinting at a turmoil yet to unfold.