The Watcher in the Woods 2017
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 87 minutes
- Director
- Melissa Joan Hart
- Networks
- Hartbreak Films, Lifetime
- Where to Stream
- Philo, YouTube Free, Amazon Video
What is The Watcher in the Woods?
Topic: Film "The Watcher in the Woods" (2017). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2017
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 87 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 21, 2017
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Hartbreak Films, Lifetime
- Genres
- Horror, TV Movie
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.2/10 from 38 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~87 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Hartbreak Films, Lifetime
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Topic: Film "The Watcher in the Woods" (2017).
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Title: The Watcher in the Woods (2017).
Genre: Horror, TV Movie, Mystery & Thriller.
Director: Melissa Joan Hart.
Starring: Anjelica Huston (as Mrs. Aylwood).
Origin: American made-for-television film.
Based on: 1976 novel A Watcher in the Woods by Florence Engel Randall.
Previous adaptation: 1980 film of the same name.
Release: Premiered on Lifetime (implied by "Lifet" in source [2], but I should be careful with partial words. Source [3] says "RELEASED TO TV IN 2017"). US release date: 10/21/2017.
Runtime: 1h 27m (Source [1]) or 1h 30m (Source [5]).
Setting: Wales (Source
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“A gripping exploration of horror and tv movie that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Watcher in the Woods worth watching?
The Watcher in the Woods holds a community rating of 4.2/10 based on 38 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, TV Movie for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Watcher in the Woods and when was it released?
The Watcher in the Woods is a feature film with a runtime of 87 minutes. It was released in 2017. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Watcher in the Woods?
The Watcher in the Woods was directed by Melissa Joan Hart.
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