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The Watch (2008)

2008-03-02 · 1h 30m · EN
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An Experiment in Fear

Cassie, a psych student, was kidnapped and traumatized as a child by a disturbed person. To exorcise her demons and to finish her thesis, she decides on an experiment in isolation, working at a secluded watch tower as a fire lookout. But once she's alone, strange things start happening. Or is she just paranoid? Cassie is terrified that her past may be coming back to haunt her.

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Ben RipleyWriterJim DonovanDirector

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Clea DuVallClea DuVallCassieJames A. WoodsJames A. WoodsRhettElizabeth WhitmereElizabeth WhitmereAndreaVictoria SanchezVictoria SanchezSophie / PollyMorgan KellyMorgan KellyChadRobert ReynoldsRobert ReynoldsDr. MillerMatthew KabweMatthew KabweProfessor Bateman

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Psychological thrillerAlone

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Genre affinityThriller · Drama · HorrorTheme affinityPsychological Thriller · AloneMood preferencePsychological ThrillerNarrative complexityMysteryDialogue densityDramaPacingShort

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What is The Watch about?

Cassie, a psych student, was kidnapped and traumatized as a child by a disturbed person. To exorcise her demons and to finish her thesis, she decides on an experiment in isolation, working at a secluded watch tower as a fire lookout. But once she's alone, strange things start happening. Or is she just paranoid? Cassie is terrified that her past may be coming back to haunt her.

How long is The Watch?

The Watch has a runtime of 90 minutes.