Watchers

19881988
RR
1h 31min

Watchers (1988)

Action Horror Sci-Fi

A boy takes in a stray dog, later discovering that it is an ultra-intelligent runaway being stalked by a dangerous creature from the same genetic research lab.A boy takes in a stray dog, later discovering that it is an ultra-intelligent runaway being stalked by a dangerous creature from the same genetic research lab.A boy takes in a stray dog, later discovering that it is an ultra-intelligent runaway being stalked by a dangerous creature from the same genetic research lab.

Director
- Jon Hess
Writers
- Dean R. Koontz(based on the novel by)
- Bill Freed(screenplay)
- Damian Lee(screenplay)
Stars

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Awards
- 2 nominations

Corey Haim and Sandy The Dog in Watchers (1988)

Corey Haim in Watchers (1988)

Corey Haim, Lala Sloatman, and Barbara Williams in Watchers (1988)

Lala Sloatman in Watchers (1988)

Michael Ironside and Blu Mankuma in Watchers (1988)

Corey Haim and Lala Sloatman in Watchers (1988)

Corey Haim in Watchers (1988)

Corey Haim and Sandy The Dog in Watchers (1988)

Corey Haim and Sandy The Dog in Watchers (1988)

Corey Haim in Watchers (1988)

Barbara Williams in Watchers (1988)

Jon Hess in Watchers (1988)

Watchers II

4.3

Prayer of the Rollerboys

5.6

Prayer of the Rollerboys

The Curse

5.1

Watchers III

3.7

Rawhead Rex

5.3

976-EVIL

5.1

6.4

The Initiation

5.7

Black River

5.7

Puppet Master

5.6

Watchers 4

3.8

Neon Maniacs

5.1

Based on a novel by Dean Koontz. A boy takes in a stray dog, later finding out that its an ultra-intelligent runaway from a genetic research lab. Unknow to him, the dog is being stalked by another escaped creature thats not quite so friendly. —K. Rose <rcs@texas.net>

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Taglines
- Secret experiment, Unstoppable monster, Deadly mistake...
Genres
Certificate
- R
Parents guide

Trivia
Paul Haggis wrote the original screenplay. By the time the movie was greenlighted, the Writer's Guild Strike hit and Haggis refused to do any further writing on the movie during the strike. Production was passed to Canadian producer Damien Lee who rewrote the script. Haggis read the script and took his name off it - taking credit instead as "Bill Freed", his WGA pseudonym, and insisted Damien Lee take credit for his work.

Quotes
Travis: There's a pack of hot dogs in the refrigerator, if you go get them you can have one.

Connections
Featured in Lock the Door (2019)

Soundtracks
Dream Machine
Performed by Mike Reno

Top review

6/10

Mediocre movie based on a great book...

As horror movies go, I've seen worst, but given the fact that this movie is based on Dean R. Koontz,s terrific novel, the film comes off as a very sad attempt. If 'Watchers' was an original concept for a film, I might have enjoyed the movie a bit more. Unfortunately, it's hard to enjoy an average movie after reading a great book. Still in all, Watchers isn't so bad for a friday night thrill with some popcorn and friends!

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mchicov
Jun 28, 2000

Release date
- December 2, 1988 (United States)
Country of origin
- Canada
Language
- English
Also known as
- Watchers - gnadenlos gejagt
Filming locations
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Production companies
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Gross US & Canada
- $940,173
Opening weekend US & Canada
- $260,820
- Dec 4, 1988
Gross worldwide
- $940,173

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Runtime
- 1h 31min
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Dolby Stereo
Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1

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