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Julia and Francis, an American couple, decide to relocate to Bucharest in search of a fresh start. They settle into a new apartment characterized by a large picture window, hinting at their hopeful beginning.

Julia begins to experience unsettling occurrences as she notices a man lurking in a window across the street. This mysterious figure becomes a source of anxiety for her, especially with Francis often away at work.

Local news reports capture Julia's attention as they cover a serial killer known as 'the Spider.' This brutal criminal has been decapitating young women, further intensifying Julia's fears and paranoia as she feels more vulnerable.

While walking through the city, Julia becomes increasingly convinced that she is being followed. The tension reaches a peak when she manages to escape from a bustling market, feeling the unseen eyes of danger watching her.

In a bid to seek clarity, Julia and Francis review security footage from the market incident. Unfortunately, the footage offers no answers, leaving Julia feeling more isolated and anxious about her safety.

In an effort to regain her sense of safety, Julia befriends her neighbor, Irina. Irina offers her a glimpse of security by sharing that her boyfriend Cristian gifted her a pistol for protection, signifying the dark atmosphere surrounding their lives.

Feeling defiant, Julia waves at the man in the window, only to be shocked when he waves back. This unexpected interaction escalates her fears, prompting her to call the police for assistance.

When the police accompany Francis to confront the man, they learn his name is Daniel Weber. Julia’s fears heighten as she realizes she is entangled in the mysteries surrounding Daniel’s life.

In her quest for answers, Julia follows Daniel to a strip club where he works as a janitor. Here, she unexpectedly encounters Irina, who, unfortunately, has no information about Daniel, deepening the mystery.

Concern grows when Cristian comes looking for Irina, who has mysteriously vanished. Julia and Cristian's attempts to confront Daniel yield no results as he remains unresponsive whenever they knock on his door.

Julia's sense of isolation intensifies when a police officer visits her home alongside Daniel, who accuses Julia of stalking him. The officer dismisses this as a misunderstanding, leaving Julia feeling more alone in her fear.

Attempting to connect with Francis, Julia joins him at a company party but overhears him laugh about her fears. This betrayal drives her to storm out, feeling further alienated from her husband.

On her way home, Julia encounters Daniel again on a nearly empty subway train. He attempts to explain his behavior, but Julia's horror escalates when she notices what appears to be a severed head outline in his shopping bag.

Julia's panic unfolds when she hears music from Irina’s apartment. Entering, she makes a horrifying discovery: Irina's headless corpse, sending her into a spiral of terror as Daniel lurks nearby.

In a frantic struggle for survival, Julia is ultimately confronted by Daniel, who reveals his murderous actions and attempt to silence her. In a desperate act, she uses Irina's pistol to shoot Daniel, reclaiming her agency amid chaos.