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Julia’s ordeal culminates in a tense and tragic confrontation. After discovering that Daniel Weber, the seemingly harmless old man from the neighborhood, is actually the notorious serial killer known as The Spider, Julia recognizes him in Irina’s apartment. Despite her warnings, no one believes her, and Daniel captures her. In the final moments, Julia screams for help, but the neighbors ignore her again, illustrating the indifference of the community. Daniel then slits her throat to silence her, leaving her bleeding on the floor. Just as he prepares to leave, Julia manages to crawl toward a gun in Irina’s apartment, but she faints from blood loss. Believing she is dead, Daniel leaves. However, Francis, Julia’s husband, arrives just in time — earlier, he had seen Daniel leaving Irina’s place and recognized him. In a desperate act of self-preservation, Julia manages to shoot and kill Daniel, preventing him from continuing his killing spree. At the very end, Julia’s fate remains uncertain; the film concludes with her battered and bloodied face, leaving it unclear whether she survives or not.

This ambiguous ending suggests that Julia, having faced the trauma and horror firsthand, may be forever changed. She might choose to leave Bucharest behind and return to America, possibly breaking away from her marriage after her ordeal. Her silent, intense gaze in the closing shot hints at a future of healing or perhaps a desire for retribution. Ultimately, Julia’s experience highlights her resilience and her transformation from a paranoid observer to a survivor who takes matters into her own hands. The film leaves us with the impression that she has become a new kind of hero—one forged in the darkest moments and driven to stay vigilant against unseen threats.

Last Updated: June 25, 2025 at 09:00