A renowned criminology professor and FBI consultant, Jack Gramm, lives under the shadow of a deadly threat that relentlessly pursues him. When an enigmatic escaped killer begins to toy with his mind, Gramm finds himself in a race against time. After receiving a disturbing message informing him of the imminent death awaiting him in 88 minutes, his life spirals into complete chaos.
As he rushes to unravel who might be behind this macabre joke, he starts to doubt even the people closest to him, including his colleagues and students. His sudden loss of control leads him to investigate his own life, uncovering dark secrets that connect him to a murder case from years ago, in which a young woman was brutally killed. Suddenly, everything he thought he knew begins to crumble.
With time running against him and tension rising with each passing minute, Jack must use his wits and knowledge to avoid becoming the next victim. The multiple conspiracies and unexpected twists not only put his life at risk but also that of those he loves. As the countdown progresses, the line between hunter and prey becomes increasingly blurred, leading the audience to a dizzying climax that leaves everyone on the edge of their seats. Will Jack manage to survive and solve the mystery before time runs out?