Ishana Night Shyamalan’s The Watched set to thrill UK audiences in June 2024

The Watched, a new film directed by Ishana Night Shyamalan and produced by the enigmatic M Night Shyamalan, is set to captivate audiences in cinemas across the UK on 14^th June 2024. This gripping cinematic piece, inspired by the novel from AM Shine, explores the harrowing tale of Mina, a 28-year-old artist who, alongside three strangers, finds herself ensnared in a remote, unspoiled forest in western Ireland. The group quickly learns they are not alone, as they are relentlessly observed by unseen entities that see everything, whilst they remain in the dark.

Featuring a stellar cast including Dakota Fanning, known for her roles in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Ocean’s Eight, alongside Georgina Campbell from Barbarian and Suspicion, Oliver Finnegan of Creeped Out and Outlander fame and Olwen Fouere, acclaimed for her performances in The Northman and The Tourist, The Watched promises to deliver a spine-chilling experience. The film is a production of New Line Cinema and will be distributed globally by Warner Bros Pictures, ensuring its reach to a broad audience eager for a thrilling, suspense-filled adventure.

The prowess behind the scenes matches the talent on-screen, with Ishana Night Shyamalan not only directing but also writing for the screen. The production team includes notable figures such as Ashwin Rajan and Nimitt Mankad, alongside executive producers Jo Homewood and Stephen Dembitzer. The film’s visual and auditory atmosphere is crafted by a skilled crew, including director of photography Eli Arenson, production designer Ferdia Murphy, editor Job ter Burg, and costume designer Frank Gallacher, with Abel Korzeniowski providing the haunting score.

The Watched emerges as not just a testament to the enduring allure of psychological thrillers but also as a showcase of the Shyamalan legacy, known for storytelling that weaves tension with the supernatural. For those intrigued by the prospect of a film that explores the depths of fear and the unknown, The Watched beckons. Check out the new trailer below.

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The Watched is released nationwide on 14^th June 2024.

Watch the trailer for The Watched here: