A detective relocates after failing to catch a serial killer. Once settled, the killer resurfaces in his new city and begins sending photos of future victims.A detective relocates after failing to catch a serial killer. Once settled, the killer resurfaces in his new city and begins sending photos of future victims.A detective relocates after failing to catch a serial killer. Once settled, the killer resurfaces in his new city and begins sending photos of future victims.
- Awards
- 3 nominations total
- Diana
- (as Jennifer McShane)
- Ellie
- (as Rebakah Louise Smith)
- Skater
- (as Joe Sikora)
- Rachel
- (as Michelle Dimaso)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaReeves has stated that he was not interested in the script but was forced into doing the film when his assistant Brian forged his signature on a contract. He performed the role rather than get involved in a lengthy legal battle. He was contractually prevented from disclosing this until 12 months after the film's US release.
- GoofsAll the fuel on the floor would have caused explosive vapors to fill the room long before it was lit by candles being knocked to the floor, and the candles would have already lit the vapors.
Joel clearly said there was a pool of kerosene, which (along with diesel) does not vaporize like gasoline. There are no vapors to ignite.
- Quotes
Joel Campbell: It's never quite that easy. You go through the door, and they're never just sitting there waiting for you with a welcoming smile on their face. best you can do is hope they fuck up and do what you can to be there when they do.
Dr. Polly Beilman: And then blame yourself for the killings?
Joel Campbell: Oh, no. I blame the asshole who did them.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Siskel & Ebert: The Early Line: The Academy Awards (2000)
- SoundtracksROADS
Written by Geoff Barrow, Beth Gibbons, Adrian Utley
Performed by Portishead
Courtesy of Go! Beat/London Records 90 Limited
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
I'm not huge fans of James Spader or Keanu Reeves; however, that didn't stop me from watching this film. I'm glad I went because not only did I enjoy this film, I have come to enjoy Spader and Reeves as actors.
Keanu Reeves takes a departure from his usual good guy persona to portray a serial killer. He does such a great job, I asked myself why was this the first movie he portrayed a villain because he was so good at it.
"The Watcher" offers nothing new in way of plot but it does have performances turned in by Reeves and Spader that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
While predictable, I was on the edge of my seat hoping certain scenes would not evolve the way they did; even though, I knew what was going to happen, it was enjoyable to watch how it would unfold. I found the methods that the serial killer used to be incredible because of the unique way he went about carrying them out.
Overall, "The Watcher was a movie that can be summed up in one word: EXCITING. I give this film a 7 out of 10.
- nashvillephotosoul
- Sep 9, 2000
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Box office
- Budget
- $30,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $28,946,615
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $9,062,295
- Sep 10, 2000
- Gross worldwide
- $47,267,829
- Runtime1 hour 37 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1