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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
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  • 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
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    5jmzalapa

    Meh.

    Well, the acting wasn't bad; it was actually pretty decent, all things considered. The cinematography was good as well, although I feel the use of a blue filter doesn't fit well with a movie set in Los Angeles in my opinion. The reason that I gave this movie 5 stars, however, is that the plot twist is visible from the concession stand. Seriously, if you have a movie with 7 characters, two are the protagonists, it doesn't take Hercule Poirot to figure this one out. Still, if you are a touch on the easily surprised side, give it a watch. It could've done without the "based on actual events" bit. Thanks to Fargo, I'm forever jaded towards those words.
    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
    8JustSarahB

    Definitely worth watching! Good acting & unpredictable

    I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked this movies. The acting was very good. The story was actually rather unique with twists and turns I did not anticipate, and I certainly did not expect the ending to play out like it did, not at all. I gave it 8 stars for several reasons, originality, creepiness, some jump scares, more than decent acting, definitely worth a watch. I noticed after one a the main characters is fromStar Trek, lol. More than once I thought I'd figured it all out but I hadn't, and it the time passed quickly enough that I didn't even notice it. The ending impressed me even more, I did not expect it st all and it made me think about it, even if only for a few brief moments.
    5kosmasp

    Watching you, watching me

    And we're all watching them ... sort of. Though this being a horror movie you can tell watching is not all that will be done. Actually in the beginning you will see a strong impact by the watcher. But this strong start does not carry over that well and we do get a mediocre, while not bad output altogether.

    There are some fine scenes of suspense throughout, but if you've seen a couple of horror movies you will be onto where it's all heading. And the twists will not appear shocking at all. On the other hand, you have give points for the movie trying. And it is overall decent, while it never really touches the sky. If that is your thing, go ahead and watch this and have fun
    6mutlumehmet

    Very entertaining

    Absolutely enjoyed watching this film it's different with a surprising twist at the end

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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
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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