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“It started as a secret experiment... It ended up as a new breed of terror.”
Synopsis
A boy takes in a stray dog, later finding out that it's an ultra-intelligent runaway from a genetic research lab. Unbeknownst to him, the dog is being stalked by another escaped creature that's not quite so friendly.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-07-24
Top Cast
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Corey Haim
Travis Cornell
Michael Ironside
Lem Johnson
Barbara Williams
Nora Cornell
Lala Sloatman
Tracey
Dale Wilson
Bill Keeshan
Blu Mankuma
Cliff
Duncan Fraser
Sheriff Walt Gaines
Colleen Winton
Deputy Porter
Christopher Cary
TV Newscaster
Don S. Davis
Veterinarian
Graeme Campbell
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Dan O'Dowd
First TV Reporter
Lou Bollo
Man By Stream
Jason Priestley
Boy On Bike
Matt Hill
Boy On Bike
Andrew Markey
Boy On Bike
Norman Browning
Hockney
Ghislaine Crawford
Girl at School
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 2, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$940K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Hess
- Screenplay & Story
- Damian Lee, Bill Freed
- Original Score
- Joel Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Watchers
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Worldwide Gross
- $940K
- Production Studios
- Canadian Entertainment Investors No. 2 and Company, Universal Pictures, Rose & Ruby Productions, Carolco Pictures, Centaur Films, Concorde Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Hess
Damian Lee, Bill Freed, Dean R. Koontz
Joel Goldsmith
Richard Leiterman
Bill Freda, Rick Fields, Carolle Alain
Roger Corman, Damian Lee, David Mitchell
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Hess
Director
Damian Lee
Screenplay
Bill Freed
Screenplay
Bill Freda
Editor
Richard Wilcox
Production Design
Rick Fields
Editor
Carolle Alain
Editor
Damian Lee
Producer
David Mitchell
Producer
Monique Prudhomme
Costume Design
Joel Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Richard Leiterman
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Watchers
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What is Watchers about?
A boy takes in a stray dog, later finding out that it's an ultra-intelligent runaway from a genetic research lab. Unbeknownst to him, the dog is being stalked by another escaped creature that's not quite so friendly.
Who directed Watchers?
Watchers was directed by Jon Hess.
Who stars in Watchers?
The principal cast of Watchers includes Corey Haim, Michael Ironside, Barbara Williams, Lala Sloatman, Dale Wilson.
When was Watchers released and how long is it?
Watchers was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
How much did Watchers make at the box office?
Watchers grossed $940K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Watchers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Watchers was composed by Joel Goldsmith.
Is Watchers based on a book or true story?
Watchers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dean R. Koontz".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Watchers?
Watchers holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).