The Woman in the Window

Child psychologist Anna Fox resides in her Manhattan brownstone, grappling with the emotional fallout from her separation from her husband Edward and their daughter Olivia. Her agoraphobia prevents her from venturing outside, leading her to spend her days observing her neighbors from her second-floor window.

One evening, Jane Russell visits Anna to share some wine and play cards, sparking a connection that provides Anna with a brief escape from her loneliness. This friendship becomes significant as Anna tries to navigate through her struggles with mental health.

Anna inadvertently hints at the abusive nature of Ethan's father, Alistair, during a casual conversation with Jane. This moment hints at underlying tension within the Russell family and raises Anna's concerns about their safety.

Anna's life takes a dark turn when she witnesses Jane being brutally stabbed in her own living room. In a state of shock, she reports the incident to the police, but her claims are dismissed as they insist the Russell family is unharmed.

When Alistair returns home with a different woman named Jane, Anna is left confused and wondering about her own sanity. This twist raises further alarm bells for Anna, intensifying her suspicion towards the Russell family.

Determined to uncover the truth, Anna begins to spy on the Russell family. She faces increasing tension, especially when her downstairs tenant David claims he heard nothing on the night of the murder, further driving her to dig deeper.

Anna discovers one of Jane's earrings in David's room, which raises her suspicions about his involvement. Coupled with his criminal background, this finding complicates her already fragile perception of reality.

An anonymous email containing a photo of Anna sleeping pushes her paranoia to new heights. This intrusion into her privacy amplifies her feelings of helplessness and fear as she realizes she may not be as safe as she thought.

Anna confronts the detectives about her fears again, experiencing a breakdown as the Russell family appears with David. The tension mounts as her plea for help is overshadowed by their dismissive attitude.

Anna learns the devastating news that her husband and daughter died in a car accident, a tragedy she feels responsible for. This revelation shatters her emotional state further, intensifying her hallucinations and guilt.

Despite her guilt, Anna finds a disturbing photograph on her phone reflecting the original Jane in a wine glass, sending her spiraling back into paranoia. The chaotic revelation reveals layers about the real identity of Jane.

Ethan reveals to Anna that he has killed his birth mother, Katie, and expresses his intent to murder her as well. This shocking confession portrays him as a budding serial killer, increasing Anna's sense of imminent danger.

A desperate confrontation ensues on the rooftop between Anna and Ethan. In a tense struggle for survival, Anna ultimately pushes Ethan through a skylight, preventing him from carrying out his threat.

While recovering in the hospital, Anna learns that Alistair and Jane have been arrested for covering up Katie's murder. Detective Little expresses his regrets over the previous disbelief shown to Anna, affirming she was right all along.

Nine months later, Anna is now sober and ready to move past the haunting memories that have plagued her. She finally embraces the chance to say goodbye to her past and steps into a renewed future, symbolizing her journey to healing.