The supernatural horror The Watchers, starring Dakota Fanning, is set to stream on JioCinema, offering audiences a hair-raising tale of survival in the dark forests of Western Ireland. Directed by Isha Night Shyamalan and based on the 2021 novel by AM Shine, the film centers around Meena, an artist who gets trapped in an unknown forest and encounters mysterious, nightmarish creatures. Here’s what you need to know about when and where you can watch this thriller online.
When and where to watch The Watchers
The Watchers will be available to stream in India on JioCinema from November 14, 2024. Initially released in theaters in June 2024, the film had a limited run on Prime Video as a rental, but this will be its first full digital release, available to everyone. A wide audience is looking for intense, supernatural scares.
The Watchers official trailer and plot
The trailer for The Watchers creates an intense atmosphere, showing Mina, played by Dakota Fanning, wandering through a forest that feels alive with sinister forces. Meena, a young artist, finds herself in an unknown forest with three strangers. As night falls, creatures known as the Watchers emerge, keeping an eye on the group as they struggle to find safety in bunkers scattered throughout the forest. The thrilling premise of the story deepens as Meena and her companions have to face their fears and a deep mystery about the jungle inhabitants and their motivations.
The Watchers cast and crew
The film stars Dakota Fanning as Mina, with Georgina Campbell, Olwen Faure and Oliver Finnegan in lead roles. Ishana Night Shyamalan, daughter of M. Night Shyamalan, makes her directorial debut with The Watchers. A notable team was involved in the production of the film, including M. Night Shyamalan as producer along with Nimit Mankad and Ashwin Rajan. Abel Korzeniowski’s haunting score and Eli Arenson’s atmospheric cinematography further contribute to the eerie visuals and storytelling.
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The Watchers grossed a total of $33 million at the global box office, with mixed reviews from critics ranging between praise for Fanning’s performance and criticism of its pacing. In North America, it grossed $19.1 million, while overseas grosses reached $13.9 million. Despite varied critical reactions, the film has become anticipated on streaming platforms, particularly among horror fans attracted to survival thrillers with a supernatural edge.
