Added to Netflix on Friday, Jan 26, 2024 In “Watcher,” Julia and her husband Francis relocate to Bucharest, where Francis has familial ties. Julia, feeling isolated due to language barriers and her husband’s long work hours, begins to sense she’s being observed by a mysterious figure across the street. Her anxiety intensifies as she encounters the watcher in various settings, leading her to question her safety and sanity. The film explores themes of voyeurism and paranoia, as Julia’s fears escalate, culminating in a tense confrontation with her stalker.
Length: 1h 31m
Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Horror
This Title is: Psychologically Intense and Suspenseful
Watcher is New on Netflix in Canada!
Trailer
Cast
- Maika Monroe as Julia
- Karl Glusman as Francis
- Burn Gorman as Daniel Weber
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: Rated R for some blood violence, language, and some sexual material/nudity
Content includes intense psychological themes and some violence, which might not be suitable for younger audiences.
Trivia
- The movie premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2022 and was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize.
- Principal photography for the movie took place over approximately six weeks in Bucharest, Romania.
- It grossed a total of $3.2 million worldwide against a production budget of $5 million.
Our Review
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Watcher is a psychological thriller that effectively captures the sense of paranoia and isolation. Maika Monroe’s performance as Julia is particularly notable, embodying the character’s increasing terror. The film is praised for its atmospheric tension and suspense, though some critics felt the storyline was predictable. Overall, it’s a gripping and unsettling exploration of fear and the feeling of being watched.
Critic Scores
Watcher received a Great Review by the critics
