*This is a spoiler-free review so feel free to read on!*
“They say it draws in lost souls…”
The Watchers released in theaters on June 7th 2024. The supernatural horror film (written and directed by Ishana Night Shyamalan) stars Dakota Fanning, Georgina Campbell, Oliver Finnegan, and Olwen Fouéré. It runs for approximately an hour and forty-two minutes.
A young artist gets lost in a mysterious forest in Ireland. While looking for shelter, she unknowingly traps herself with three strangers who are being stalked by mysterious creatures when the sun goes down.
Here is the trailer:
The Watchers presents the audience with a layered mystery containing lots of chilling potential, but does it do enough to earn a watch? Let’s find out…
The Pros:
Breathtaking scenery.
I’ve been seeing a lot of film entries lately set in Ireland and each time, I am presented with some of the most gorgeous scenery ever. Everything in this movie was visually striking. I felt like I was stepping into a watercolor painting filled with mystery and intrigue. Simply magnificent to look at on the big screen!
The lore and mystery were really interesting.
I thought the first half of this movie was so well done. It grabbed my attention and I really wanted to find out what was going on. Certain aspects of this movie reminded me of LOST. It was truly interesting to watch unfold and I found myself getting invested in the outcome.
Oh, and the bird was a scene-stealer and my favorite character by far…
The Cons:
The first half was a lot better than the second half…
I still found it interesting enough, but I think it attempted to do a little too much. It went completely off the rails in the final act. I’m all for wild twists and reveals, but this one felt overstuffed with them, which ultimately took away from the eerie build-up in the first half of the film.
So am I in or out?
I’m in about 75 percent…
The Watchers explores a layered mystery with chilling potential, but it loses steam with its excessive reveals.
This was a complex and intriguing watch overall, but it didn’t stick the landing.
I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on The Watchers in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!
Best,
Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl
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