What is The Watchers about?
The Watchers is a supernatural horror movie based on the book of the same name written by A.M. Shine. The movie is directed by Ishana Night Shyamalan in her directorial debut. She has previously directed episodes of the series Servant as well as having been a second unit director on movies such as Old and Knock at the Cabin. The Watchers is produced by Ashwin Rajan, Nimitt Mankad, and M. Night Shyamalan, the director’s father.
Who wrote The Watchers movie?
The screenplay for the movie is written by Ishana Night Shyamalan. She is credited alongside author A.M. Shine. Shyamalan has previously written episodes of the acclaimed series Servant, and The Watchers marks her first feature length script.
What is The Watchers based on?
The Watchers is based on the book of the same name written by A.M. Shine. The Irish Gothic novel was first published in 2022. By early 2023, the movie based on the novel was first announced by New Line.
Who is in the cast of The Watchers?
The Watchers stars Dakota Fanning in the lead role as Mina. Fanning is known for her roles in Ocean’s 8, The Equalizer 3, and Coraline. She is joined in the cast by Georgina Campbell, Oliver Finnegan, and Olwen Fouere.
Where was The Watchers filmed?
The movie was filmed on location in Ireland. Filming took place between Dublin, Wicklow, Bray, and Galway. The Watchers was one of few movies to be granted an agreement to continue filming during the SAG-AFTRA strike.
Who is handling the score for The Watchers?
Composer Abel Korzeniowski is handling the music and sound for the movie. The Polish composer has worked on movies such as A Single Man, Nocturnal Animals, and Emily.
