The Watcher (2000)
Don't go home alone.
FBI agent Joel Campbell, burnt-out and shell-shocked after years spent chasing serial killers, flees L.A. to begin a new life for himself in Chicago. But five months later, Joel's best laid plans are abruptly cut short when his new hometown becomes the setting for some particularly gruesome murders--murders that could only have been committed by one man: David Allen Griffin. One of Joel's most elusive and cunning nemeses, Griffin has followed his former pursuer to Chicago in order to play a sadistic game of cat and mouse. Taunting Joel with photographs of his intended victims and leaving his crime scenes meticulously free of clues in order to keep the police at bay, Griffin derives as much pleasure out of watching Joel react to every movement as watching his victims die. But when Griffin moves into Joel's inner circle, Joel must quickly find some way to stop him before someone close to him becomes the next one to die.
Cast
- James Spader - FBI Special Agent Joel Campbell
- Keanu Reeves - David Allen Griffin
- Marisa Tomei - Dr. Polly Beilman
- Ernie Hudson - FBI Special Agent in Charge Mike Ibby
- Chris Ellis - Hollis
- Robert Cicchini - Mitch
- Yvonne Niami - Lisa
- Jenny McShane - Diana
- Gina Alexander - Sharon
- Joseph Sikora - Skater
Screenplay
- David Elliot (Screenplay)
- Darcy Meyers (Story)
- David Elliot (Story)
- Clay Ayers (Screenplay)
Themes
Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Serial Killer Profiling and Dark Traces, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle, Government Conspiracy and Secret Cover-ups, Conspiracy Theory Check: Is it True?
Keywords
chicago, illinois, fbi, menace, investigation, covered investigation, state of emergency, serial killer, little girl, psychiatrist, psychotherapy
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Watcher about?
- FBI agent Joel Campbell, burnt-out and shell-shocked after years spent chasing serial killers, flees L.A. to begin a new life for himself in Chicago. But five months later, Joel's best laid plans are abruptly cut short when his new hometown becomes the setting for some particularly gruesome murders--murders that could only have been committed by one man: David Allen Griffin. One of Joel's most elusive and cunning nemeses, Griffin has followed his former pursuer to Chicago in order to play a sadistic game of cat and mouse. Taunting Joel with photographs of his intended victims and leaving his crime scenes meticulously free of clues in order to keep the police at bay, Griffin derives as much pleasure out of watching Joel react to every movement as watching his victims die. But when Griffin moves into Joel's inner circle, Joel must quickly find some way to stop him before someone close to him becomes the next one to die.
- Who directed The Watcher?
- The Watcher was directed by Joe Charbanic.
- Who stars in The Watcher?
- The Watcher stars James Spader, Keanu Reeves, Marisa Tomei, Ernie Hudson, Chris Ellis, Robert Cicchini.
- How long is The Watcher?
- The Watcher has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is The Watcher?
- The Watcher is a Mystery, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of The Watcher?
- The Watcher had a budget of $33M.
- Where was The Watcher produced?
- The Watcher was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Watcher?
- The themes of The Watcher include: Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Serial Killer Profiling and Dark Traces, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle, Government Conspiracy and Secret Cover-ups, Conspiracy Theory Check: Is it True?.