Watchers (1988)
It started as a secret experiment... It ended up as a new breed of terror.
A boy takes in a stray dog, later finding out that it's an ultra-intelligent runaway from a genetic research lab. Unbeknownst to him, the dog is being stalked by another escaped creature that's not quite so friendly.
Director: Jon Hess
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: December 2, 1988
Cast
- Corey Haim - Travis Cornell
- Michael Ironside - Lem Johnson
- Christopher Cary - TV Newscaster
- Graeme Campbell - Man On Boat
- Dan O'Dowd - First TV Reporter
- Lala Sloatman - Tracey
- Dale Wilson - Bill Keeshan
- Blu Mankuma - Cliff
- Colleen Winton - Deputy Porter
- Duncan Fraser - Sheriff Walt Gaines
Screenplay
- Dean R. Koontz (Novel)
- Damian Lee (Screenplay)
- Bill Freed (Screenplay)
Music: Joel Goldsmith
Cinematography: Richard Leiterman
Editing: Bill Freda, Rick Fields
Production: Canadian Entertainment Investors No. 2 and Company, Universal Pictures, Rose & Ruby Productions, Carolco Pictures, Centaur Films, Concorde Pictures
Country: Canada, United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $940,173
Original Language: en
Themes
Human Experimentation and Gruesome Truths, Genetic Experiments and Cloning Ethics, Creature and Monster Horror, Bio-Hazard and Scientific Consequences, Twisted Psychological Thriller
Keywords
experiment, secret lab, creature, dog, golden retriever, boy and dog, government agent, genetic engineering, stray dog, genetic mutation, suspenseful
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Watchers about?
- A boy takes in a stray dog, later finding out that it's an ultra-intelligent runaway from a genetic research lab. Unbeknownst to him, the dog is being stalked by another escaped creature that's not quite so friendly.
- Who directed Watchers?
- Watchers was directed by Jon Hess.
- Who stars in Watchers?
- Watchers stars Corey Haim, Michael Ironside, Christopher Cary, Graeme Campbell, Dan O'Dowd, Lala Sloatman.
- How long is Watchers?
- Watchers has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Watchers?
- Watchers is a Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller film.
- How much did Watchers gross?
- Watchers grossed $940,173 worldwide.
- Where was Watchers produced?
- Watchers was produced in Canada, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Watchers?
- The themes of Watchers include: Human Experimentation and Gruesome Truths, Genetic Experiments and Cloning Ethics, Creature and Monster Horror, Bio-Hazard and Scientific Consequences, Twisted Psychological Thriller.