In a world where fame can be achieved in the blink of an eye, the lives of police detective Eddie Flemming and sensationalist journalist Robert Hawkins intertwine in the most unexpected way. When a violent killer is unleashed in New York City, chaos takes over the streets, and Eddie is forced to act quickly to stop him. However, the story takes an unexpected turn when the criminal, obsessed with notoriety, begins recording his crimes to be seen on television.
While Eddie tries to solve the case and catch the murderer, Robert becomes obsessed with breaking the story, willing to do whatever it takes to achieve it, even if that means becoming part of the very spectacle he is trying to cover. Tensions rise as both men discover that the line between good and evil is blurrier than it seems, and that the pursuit of fame can lead to fatal decisions.
With a dark and occasionally satirical tone, the film explores the darker side of media culture and its impact on real life. As time ticks away and the killer becomes increasingly bold, Eddie and Robert must confront not only their enemy but also their own ambitions and moralities in a race against time where the lives of many hang by a thread. The pursuit leads them to an explosive climax that will change their lives forever.