The Watcher (2016 film)
The Watcher is a 2016 American horror film[1] directed by Ryan Rothmaier[2] and starring Erin Cahill and Edi Gathegi. The film follows a young couple who after moving into a new home find themselves being terrorized to leave. The film is inspired by the real case of the 657 Boulevard “Watcher”, who sent threatening letters to the homeowners.
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Directed by | Ryan Rothmaier |
Produced by | Dave Fraunces Jason Ryan |
Written by | Ryan Rothmaier |
Starring | Erin Cahill Edi Gathegi |
Music by | Carson Aune |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Plot
In an attempt to make a new start, young couple Emma (Erin Cahill) and Noah (Edi Gathegi) move to Los Angeles after purchasing a house where the previous tenant died. While moving in Emma and Noah meet neighbors Jeanne (Denise Crosby) and her mentally disabled son Mikey (Riley Baron) as well as the couple across the street, Reggie (Kevin Daniels) and Amanda (Tracie Thoms), with whom they become friends. Soon Emma and Noah begin to receive threatening letters from a mysterious figure calling themselves "The Raven", demanding they leave the house. Emma begins seeing hallucinations.
Cast
- Erin Cahill as Emma
- Edi Gathegi as Noah
- Denise Crosby as Jeanne
- Riley Baron as Mikey
- Kevin Daniels as Reggie
- Tracie Thoms as Amanda
References
- Sewards, Jessica. "THE WATCHER (2016)". Psycho Drive-In. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- Adelgaard, Karina. "The Watcher (3/5)". Heaven of Horror. Retrieved 20 August 2020.