The Watch
“An Experiment in Fear”
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Donovan
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Ripley
- Original Score
- Luc St. Pierre
- Original Title
- The Watch
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Muse Entertainment, Lifetime
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Donovan
Ben Ripley
Luc St. Pierre
Manfred Guthe
Jean Beaudoin
Neil Bregman, David J. Patterson, Jesse Prupas
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Donovan
Director
Ben Ripley
Writer
Neil Bregman
Producer
David J. Patterson
Producer
Jesse Prupas
Producer
Manfred Guthe
Director of Photography
Jean Beaudoin
Editor
Perri Gorrara
Production Design
Sue Fijalkowska
Costume Design
Luc St. Pierre
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Watch
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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.
Who directed The Watch?
The Watch was directed by Jim Donovan.
Who stars in The Watch?
The principal cast of The Watch includes Clea DuVall, James A. Woods, Elizabeth Whitmere, Victoria Sanchez, Morgan Kelly.
When was The Watch released and how long is it?
The Watch was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Watch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Watch was composed by Luc St. Pierre.