A young artist gets stranded in an extensive, immaculate forest in western Ireland, where, after finding shelter, she becomes trapped alongside three strangers, stalked by mysterious creatures each night.
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The Watchers
Overview:
A young artist gets stranded in an extensive, immaculate forest in western Ireland, where, after finding shelter, she becomes trapped alongside three strangers, stalked by mysterious creatures each night.
Cast:
- Mina / Lucy: Dakota Fanning
- Ciara: Georgina Campbell
- Madeline: Olwen Fouéré
- Daniel: Oliver Finnegan
- John: Alistair Brammer
- Kilmartin: John Lynch
- Mina’s Mother: Siobhan Hewlett
- Young Mina: Hannah Dargan
- Young Lucy: Emily Dargan
- Darwin (voice): Joel Figueroa
- Newscaster: Thabile Michelle Hlongwane
- Burke: Anthony Morris
- Collin: Shane O’Regan
- Bus Driver: Jim Tighe
- University Student: Zarima McDermott
- Younger Boy: Morgan Bailey-Rocks
- Older Brother: Christian Bailey-Rocks
- Little Girl: Éabha Connolly
- Chloe: Hannah Howland
- Georgia: Kya Brame
- Daria: Ffion Haf
- Tanya: Shannon Antonia
- Bobby: Kofi De Graft Jordan
- Conor: Charles Camrose
- Romeo: Charlie Mann
- Jordan: Jacob Greenway
- Dom: Andrea Bechis
- Millie: Cara Steele
- Watcher (voice): Seán T. Ó Meallaigh
- Watcher 1: Diarmuid de Faoite
- Watcher 2: Ann Marie Horan
Crew:
- Executive Producer: Stephen Dembitzer
- Casting: Rebecca Dealy
- Casting: Louise Kiely
- Production Design: Ferdia Murphy
- Art Direction: Nenazoma McNamee
- Supervising Art Director: Nigel Pollock
- Set Decoration: Jil Turner
- Production Manager: Sharon Cronin
- Third Assistant Director: Ian Adams
- Assistant Director Trainee: Annabel Cleary
- Assistant Director Trainee: Jack Eustace
- Assistant Director Trainee: Daithí Quinn
- Assistant Director Trainee: Oisin McDermott
- Art Department Assistant: Ciara Erskine
- Assistant Set Decoration: Cathy Hegarty
- Graphic Designer: Erin Hermosa
- Concept Artist: Ann Kutzer
- Boom Operator: Vasyl Gudz
- Boom Operator: Jack Mulligan
- Production Sound Mixer: Simon J. Willis
- Visual Effects Coordinator: Mason Barksdale
- Stunt Coordinator: Eimear O’Grady
- Data Management Technician: James Culloty
- Lighting Programmer: Galo Dominguez
- First Assistant “B” Camera: Brian Dungan
- “A” Camera Operator: Robert Flood
- Lighting Technician: Eimear Ennis-Graham
- Gaffer: John Higgins
- Best Boy Electric: Paul Kiernan
- Second Assistant “A” Camera: Richard Lacey
- Grip: Cian McCormack
- “B” Camera Operator: Greg McGuinness
- First Assistant “A” Camera: Cormac O’Maille
- Drone Operator: Calvin Phillips
- Drone Operator: David Qualter
- Electrician: Robert Ryder
- Gaffer: Darragh Scott
- Casting Associate: Karen Scully
- Casting Assistant: Shauna Griffith
- First Assistant Editor: Matthew Streatfield
- Digital Colorist: Michael Hatzer
- Script Supervisor: Jeanette McGrath
- Director of Photography: Eli Arenson
- Editor: Job ter Burg
- Original Music Composer: Abel Korzeniowski
- Costume Design: Frank Gallacher
- Writer: Ishana Night Shyamalan
- Producer: M. Night Shyamalan
- Producer: Ashwin Rajan
- Producer: Nimitt Mankad
- Executive Producer: Jo Homewood
- Novel: A. M. Shine
- Art Direction: Gary McGinty
- Art Direction: Gavin Murphy
- Key Makeup Artist: Zoë Gibney
- Makeup Designer: Lynn Johnson
- Hairstylist: Raina Moore
- Hairstylist: Belinda Roche
- Hair Designer: Sevlene Roddy
- Assistant Director Trainee: Charlotte Carway
- First Assistant Director: Enda Doherty
- Second Assistant Director: Stephen Kirk
- Set Dresser: Murtha Davis
- ADR Mixer: James Bowman
- First Assistant Sound Editor: Guillaume Beauron
- Foley Mixer: Jo Caron
- Sound Designer: Paul Lucien Col
- Sound Effects Editor: Mark Filip
- Sound Editor: Samuel Gagnon-Thibodeau
- Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Sean Garnhart
- Sound Designer: Francis Gauthier
- Supervising Sound Editor: Jill Purdy
- Visual Effects Producer: Nick Irving Allen
- Visual Effects Producer: Jeremy Beadell
- Visual Effects Supervisor: Fred Brandon
- Visual Effects Supervisor: Craig Crawford
- Visual Effects Producer: Sebastián Eyherabide
- CG Supervisor: Patrick Horne
- Visual Effects Producer: Courtney Kolloff
- Visual Effects Supervisor: David Lebensfeld
- Visual Effects Supervisor: Mathieu Malard
- Visual Effects Producer: Guillaume Marien
- Visual Effects Supervisor: Joseph Vincent Pike
- CG Artist: Erik Paynter
- Stunt Double: Jade Scopes
- Stunt Double: Luke Harty
- Stunt Double: Orlaith Doherty
- Stunt Double: Ryan Del Duca
- Stunt Double: Aoife Bailey
- Stunts: Mahmoud Aldachan
- Music Supervisor: Susan Jacobs
- Production Trainee: Sophie MacHenry
Catogories:
Horror,Mystery,Thriller
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Language:
English
Production:
United States of America
Company:
Blinding Edge Pictures,Inimitable Pictures
Popularity:
125.994
Date:
2024-06-06
Year:
2024
- r96sk: A real disappointment.
‘The Watchers’ holds some promise with its premise, though unfortunately it never really clicks into gear – in my opinion, at least. In fact, the longer it went on the more bored I felt whilst watching. I was waiting for the arrival of the end credits, which I thought were coming after ‘the event’ seemingly ends… yet the film still goes on for a little while yet.
No-one on the cast did anything that could save this, either. Olwen Fouéré is decent, her character starts off fairly interestingly but by the conclusion I didn’t really care for her either. The only positive I have for this 2024 flick is the score, which actually is quite good. Aside from that, this Ishana Night Shyamalan directorial debut underwhelmed me a lot, sadly.
- CinemaSerf: Now my Irish geography isn’t brilliant, but even I know that to drive from Galway to Belfast takes about four hours and does not involve any forest tracks. Nevertheless, pet shop worker “Mina” (Dakota Fanning), who is still coming to terms with a not very recent tragedy, sets off with her rare yellow bird only for her car to break down in the middle of an ancient forest. With no phone reception, she decides to leave her car and taking the caged bird with her, proceeds to wander through the trees shouting help! Pointless? Well no, as it happens, because she luckily encounters “Madeline” (Olwen Fouéré) who lives in a large concrete bunker with “Daniel” (Oliver Finnegan) and “Ciara” (Georgina Campbell). It appears that they have all been stranded in the woods and take shelter after sunset from the “watchers”. These are mysterious creatures who like to come and watch their guests, via a great big one-way mirror, for a while each night. “Mina” is determined to escape and with the help of “Daniel” reckons she has a plan, but this just irritates their captors to the point that their “coup” is no longer safe. Hey, but wait – there’s a submarine hatch in the floor, and when they go down they discover a lot more about who their enemy are, what they want and just who built this equivalent of a nuclear fall out shelter under the trees. Can they use this information to escape the trap and make it to freedom? At times it is quite menacing with their dark and wooded surroundings adding a degree of malevolence to an antagonist that we never really see and whose Gaelic mythological provenance is disappointingly undercooked. It has a go at ending a few times, but then comes back to add a little more to signal what I thought was that there’ll be a sequel along shortly, rather than finish the adventure completely. It’s not terrible, and Fanning delivers adequately – as does the gorgeous yellow bird, but you’ll never remember it.
- TheSceneSnobs: The Watchers marks Ishana Night Shyamalan’s directorial debut, with her father, M. Night Shyamalan, serving as a producer. For her first feature film, Ishana adapts the book The Watcher into a movie. The story centers on Mina, a U.S. immigrant living in Ireland, who works at a pet shop. She is sent to the countryside to make a delivery, only to find herself stranded in the middle of a forest. Seeking refuge, she discovers an old building with three walls and a window. She meets three other people who inform her that she cannot leave because ‘The Watchers’ are always watching and keeping them there.
The visual style of the film is impressive, showcasing Ishana Night Shyamalan’s potential as a director. The atmospheric setting of the forest and the eerie, partially ruined building effectively create a sense of isolation and tension.
Despite its strong visual elements, the story itself falls short. The plot feels longer than necessary, with certain elements that don’t always make sense. The pacing drags in places, causing the suspense to wane rather than build.
The acting is another weak point. The performances come across as stale, with characters making choices that often seem illogical and uninspired. Mina’s interactions with the other stranded individuals lack depth and emotional resonance, making it hard to connect with her plight. The other characters also fail to leave a lasting impression, contributing to the overall sense of disengagement.
The themes of isolation and surveillance have the potential to be compelling, but they are not fully realized in this film. The concept of being constantly watched by an unseen force could have been used to create a more intense psychological thriller. However, the execution falls flat, resulting in a narrative that feels disjointed and unconvincing.
Overall, The Watchers is a visually striking film that ultimately fails to resonate on a deeper level. While Ishana Night Shyamalan shows promise as a director with her ability to create atmosphere and tension, the film is let down by weak performances, a disjointed story, and lackluster character development. It’s a forgettable film that doesn’t leave a lasting impact. However, I am looking forward to seeing Ishana’s next directorial outing, hoping she can build on her strengths and deliver a more cohesive and engaging film in the future.
- JPV852: Has some interesting elements here and there but despite some decent direction by Ishana Night Shyamalan (daughter of M. Night) and a solid enough performance by Elle Fanning, it doesn’t quite come together and not a whole lot that I found thrilling or scary. The final 20-minutes or so also didn’t work very well either. As a whole it’s a run-of-the-mill supernatural horror film that if not for the director this would’ve been dumped on Netflix. **2.5/5**
- Dean: Interesting movie, with interesting ending. Unique in its own way. I liked it, was really good. No progapanda and agenda, thank god.
