The Watch_
"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.
Starring
Clea DuVall, James A. Woods, Elizabeth Whitmere
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Watch was released 18 years ago in 2008.
Overview
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 e...
The Watch is a Drama, Mystery, Horror film with a runtime of 1h 30m.
CAST (7)
Clea DuVall
Cassie
James A. Woods
Rhett
Elizabeth Whitmere
Andrea
Victoria Sanchez
Sophie / Polly
Morgan Kelly
Chad
Robert Reynolds
Dr. Miller
Matthew Kabwe
Professor Bateman
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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 (1h 30m).
Who stars in The Watch?
The cast of The Watch includes Clea DuVall, James A. Woods, Elizabeth Whitmere, Victoria Sanchez, Morgan Kelly.
What is the rating of The Watch?
The Watch has a rating of 5.2 out of 10 based on 34 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Drama
Mystery
Horror
TV Movie