The Watcher in the Woods (2017 film)
| The Watcher in the Woods | |
|---|---|
 Panel discussion on the film at the 2017 New York Comic Con. From left to right: Damian Holbrook of TV Guide, acting as emcee, Melissa Joan Hart, and Paula Hart. | |
| Based on | A Watcher in the Woods by Florence Engel Randall |
| Screenplay by | Scott Abbott |
| Directed by | Melissa Joan Hart |
| Starring | Anjelica Huston |
| Theme music composer | Felix Bird |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | Paula Hart |
| Cinematography | Richard Stoddard |
| Editor | Rob Pallatina |
| Running time | 87 minutes |
| Production company | Hartbreak Films |
| Original release | |
| Network | Lifetime |
| Release | October 21, 2017 |
The Watcher in the Woods is a 2017 American made-for-television horror film directed by Melissa Joan Hart and starring Anjelica Huston.[1] It is based on the 1976 novel A Watcher in the Woods by Florence Engel Randall,[2] which had previously been adapted into the 1980 film of the same name.[3] It premiered on Lifetime October 21, 2017.
Cast
- Anjelica Huston as Mrs. Aylwood
- Tallulah Evans as Jan Carstairs
- Nicholas Galitzine as Mark Fleming
- Dixie Egerickx as Ellie Carstairs
- Rufus Wright as Paul Carstairs
- Melanie Gutteridge as Kate Carstairs
- Benedict Taylor as John Keller
Reception
Brian Costello of Common Sense Media awarded the film two stars out of five.[4] Jessica Shaw of Entertainment Weekly graded the film a C-.[5]
DVD Release
The film was released in Region 1 on September 11, 2018.[6]
References
- ^ Barkan, Jonathan (19 July 2017). "The Watcher in the Woods Trailer Reinvents the 80's Classic". Dread Central. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
- ^ Lauf, Jordan (20 October 2017). "Is 'Watcher In The Woods' Based On A True Story? The Lifetime Movie Is An Original Take On A Cult Classic". Bustle (magazine). Retrieved 30 January 2018.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Lenker, Maureen Lee (18 July 2017). "Melissa Joan Hart directed a creepy Lifetime movie starring Anjelica Huston". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Costello, Brian. "The Watcher in the Woods (2017)". Common Sense Media. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
- ^ Shaw, Jessica (20 October 2017). "The Watcher in the Woods remake offers no chills or thrills: EW review". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
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