Exciting new filmmaker Ishana Night Shyamalan conjures up horror in her feature directorial debut, The Watchers, starring Dakota Fanning, Georgina Campbell, and Olwen Fouérém, based on the novel of the same name by A.M. Shine. 

Trapped in an untouched forest in western Ireland, Mina (Dakota Fanning) finds shelter alongside strangers, but something else finds them in turn. The Watchers opens in Philippine cinemas on June 5.

About 'The Watchers'

"The Watchers" is brought to life by the renowned producer M. Night Shyamalan. This thrilling tale, written and directed by Ishana Night Shyamalan, is based on the novel by A.M. Shine. Shyamalan is based on the novel by A.M. Shine. 

Step into the world of Mina, a 28-year-old artist, as she finds herself stranded in the vast, unexplored forests of western Ireland. Seeking refuge, she unwittingly joins three strangers in a battle for survival. 

Each night, they are tormented by mysterious creatures, unseen but ever-present. You can’t see them, but they see everything.

“The Watchers” stars Dakota Fanning (“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” “Ocean’s Eight”), Georgina Campbell (“Barbarian,” “Suspicion”), Oliver Finnegan (“Creeped Out,” “Outlander”) and Olwen Fouere (“The Northman,” “The Tourist”). The film is produced by M. Night Shyamalan, Ashwin Rajan, and Nimitt
Mankad. The executive producers are Jo Homewood and Stephen Dembitzer.

Joining writer/director Shyamalan behind-the-camera are director of photography Eli Arenson (“Lamb,” “Hospitality”), production designer Ferdia Murphy (“Lola,” “Finding You”), editor Job ter Burg (“Benedetta,” “Elle”), and costume design by Frank Gallacher (“Sebastian,” “Aftersun”). The music is by Abel Korzeniowski (“Till,” “The Nun”).

In cinemas on June 5, 2024, “The Watchers” is distributed in the Philippines by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Discovery company.