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The Watcher

  • 2016
  • TV-14
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
3.2K
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The Watcher (2016)
Unaware of its terrible history, a young couple purchases their dream home. But it soon becomes clear that they may not be alone in the house... and that someone -- or something -- is determined to drive them out.
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Unaware of its terrible history, a young couple purchases their dream home. But it soon becomes clear that they may not be alone in the house... and that someone -- or something -- is determ... Read allUnaware of its terrible history, a young couple purchases their dream home. But it soon becomes clear that they may not be alone in the house... and that someone -- or something -- is determined to drive them out.Unaware of its terrible history, a young couple purchases their dream home. But it soon becomes clear that they may not be alone in the house... and that someone -- or something -- is determined to drive them out.

  • Director
    • Ryan Rothmaier
  • Writer
    • Ryan Rothmaier
  • Stars
    • Erin Cahill
    • Edi Gathegi
    • Denise Crosby
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    3.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ryan Rothmaier
    • Writer
      • Ryan Rothmaier
    • Stars
      • Erin Cahill
      • Edi Gathegi
      • Denise Crosby
    • 21User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Erin Cahill
    Erin Cahill
    • Emma
    Edi Gathegi
    Edi Gathegi
    • Noah
    Denise Crosby
    Denise Crosby
    • Jeanne
    Riley Baron
    Riley Baron
    • Mikey
    Kevin Daniels
    Kevin Daniels
    • Reggie
    Tracie Thoms
    Tracie Thoms
    • Amanda
    Obba Babatundé
    Obba Babatundé
    • Stark
    Sab Shimono
    Sab Shimono
    • Wendell
    Ruth Williamson
    Ruth Williamson
    • Francine
    Takayo Fischer
    Takayo Fischer
    • Gladys
    John Billingsley
    John Billingsley
    • Dr. Klein
    Caroline Kinsolving
    Caroline Kinsolving
    • Grossman
    Elle Young
    Elle Young
    • Lacey
    Dave Mitchell
    • Officer Wallace
    • Director
      • Ryan Rothmaier
    • Writer
      • Ryan Rothmaier
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews21

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    ladymacbethian

    Nice one

    The plot is unique compared to what I've seen before. It's a movie keeping you awake all the time, makes you think a lot and the end is pretty unpredictable. 10/10
    5wandernn1-81-683274

    Let's Get Mikey! Hey Mikey! He Likes It!!!

    A little weird one that doesn't quite hit more than a single here and never really moves the bases past that. Denise Crosby I thought was pretty good in this altho whenever I see her now I expect her to be 'fixing me a plate'.

    Not a complete waste of time but not great either. 5/10.
    7coxpnw

    Little gem that hasn't been noticed!

    My daughter and I really loved this movie! Of course it isn't the typical horror movie like some out there. However, it is a decently good thriller. A few parts that made ya jump. It definitely kept our interest and we really enjoyed it. It also is on Netflix which we already pay for monthly. If you are bored and want a decently good thriller check out the Watcher.
    5aarpcats

    Nasty little family thriller

    Using the "young, damaged family buys a old house trope," this movie adds the campy extra of an intruder who dresses up as a raven and delivers nasty notes. It isn't scary but it does have a creep factor.

    The production values scream "made for TV movie" and the actors do a pretty good job, but this won't win any awards or keep you up at night,ñ.
    6talharaza4

    Decent

    The movie was pretty decent. It had aome scares, but what I really liked was the creepy atmosphere throughout. Acting was decent as well. Overall not a bad movie to kill time on a Sunday afternoon.

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    • Trivia
      The film is based off of a true story. In 2014 a couple bought a house in New Jersey for them and their kids. They began receiving threats from someone who named themself as The Watcher. They claimed to know everything about the house and that it was a family obsession.
    • Soundtracks
      Map of the Human Heart
      Written by Paul Freeman

      Performed by Paul Freeman

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    • Release date
      • November 3, 2016 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El misterio de la casa del cuervo
    • Filming locations
      • Historic West Adams, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • 21st Street Films
      • MarVista Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 29m(89 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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