The Watcher Self (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2016, The Watcher Self is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Matt Cruse, running about 95 minutes. “What will remain?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Watcher Self is an unsettling psychosexual chiller written and directed by Matt Cruse about one woman's descent into hell. Cora (Karen French) begins her day facing the consequences of a nightmare. Struggling to maintain a normal routine, she engages in a series of emotionally detached encounters and experiences a confusing psychological connection with the strange and elusive Van (Julian Shaw). Then echoes from the past threaten to derail her tenuous state of mind, and Cora becomes increasingly dislocated from her surroundings. Is she going insane, or is it something else? The Watcher Self is about what remains when the layers of sanity are gradually stripped away... and what may or may not be real.
Who’s in it. The Watcher Self stars Karen French as Cora, Julian Shaw as Van, Sylvia Seymour as Wanda and Lucy Charles as Kelly.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Watcher Self has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Watcher Self page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Watcher Self tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Watcher Self (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Watcher Self change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Watcher Self worth watching?
- The Watcher Self holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Watcher Self?
- The Watcher Self stars Karen French, Julian Shaw, Sylvia Seymour and Lucy Charles.
- When was The Watcher Self released?
- The Watcher Self was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.