He's Watching
He's Watching is a 2022 American found footage horror film written and directed by Jacob Aaron Estes, starring Iris Serena Estes and Lucas Steel Estes.[1][2]
He's Watching | |
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Directed by | Jacob Aaron Estes |
Written by | Jacob Aaron Estes |
Produced by | Jacob Aaron Estes Iris Serena Estes Lucas Steel Estes Gretchen Lieberum |
Starring |
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Cinematography | Jacob Aaron Estes |
Edited by | Jacob Aaron Estes |
Music by | Keefus Ciancia |
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Release date | 21 July 2022 |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
The film was released on July 21, 2022,[3] and received positive reviews from critics.
Plot
A brother and sister discover a presence in their home while their parents are in the hospital suffering a mystery illness that seems to only affect adults. The siblings team up to discover what the presence is and how to escape it.
Cast
- Iris Serena Estes as Iris Serena Estes
- Lucas Steel Estes as Lucas Steel Estes
Release
The film was released to video on demand on 21 July 2022.[4]
Reception
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 88% based on 8 reviews, with an average rating of 6.70/10.[5]
Chad Collins of Dread Central rated the film 4 stars out of 5, writing "Hypnotic and unique, He’s Watching is a testament to the staying power of found footage".[6] Emily von Seele of the Daily Dead rated the film 3.5 stars out of 5.[7] The film received a positive review in ScreenAnarchy.[8]
References
- Goldbart, Max (22 June 2022). "'He's Watching': 'Don't Let Go' Creator Jacob Aaron Estes Enlists Wife & Kids For Latest Horror Film". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- Miska, Brad (22 June 2022). "'He's Watching' Trailer – The Closet Creeper Stalks a Family". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- Musnicky, Sarah (2022-07-14). "[News] Supernatural Thriller HE'S WATCHING Arrives on VOD July 21". Nightmarish Conjurings. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
- Miska, Brad (14 July 2022). "'He's Watching' – The Closet Creeper Stalks a Family on July 21 [Trailer]". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- "He's Watching (2022)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
- Collins, Chad (21 July 2022). "'He's Watching' Review: Hypnotic, Terrifying Found Footage". Dread Central. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- von Seele, Emily (21 July 2022). "Review: HE'S WATCHING is a Creative Foray into Low Budget Madness". Daily Dead. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- Canfield, Dave (27 July 2022). "Review: HE'S WATCHING, Stark Reminder of How Powerful Found Footage Can Be". ScreenAnarchy. Retrieved 30 July 2022.