The Watcher (2016 film)

The Watcher
Directed by	Ryan Rothmaier
Written by	Ryan Rothmaier
Produced by	Dave Fraunces Jason Ryan
Starring	Erin Cahill Edi Gathegi
Music by	Carson Aune
Release date	October 1, 2016 (2016-10-01)
Running time	89 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

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 (in Westfield, New Jersey) "Watcher", who sent threatening letters to the homeowners.

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

1. Sewards, Jessica (April 20, 2017). "THE WATCHER (2016)". Psycho Drive-In. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
2. Adelgaard, Karina (January 12, 2017). "The Watcher (3/5)". Heaven of Horror. Retrieved August 20, 2020.

External links

• The Watcher at IMDb
• The Watcher at Rotten Tomatoes