He's Watching

He's Watching
Official release poster
Directed byJacob Aaron Estes
Written byJacob Aaron Estes
Produced byJacob Aaron Estes
Iris Serena Estes
Lucas Steel Estes
Gretchen Lieberum
Starring
  • Iris Serena Estes
  • Lucas Steel Estes
CinematographyJacob Aaron Estes
Edited byJacob Aaron Estes
Music byKeefus Ciancia
Production
company
Release date
  • 21 July 2022 (2022-07-21)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

He's Watching is a 2022 American found footage horror film written and directed by Jacob Aaron Estes, starring Iris Serena Estes and Lucas Steel Estes.[1][2]

The film was released on July 21, 2022,[3] and received positive reviews from critics.

Plot

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A brother and sister discover a presence in their home while their parents are in the hospital suffering a mystery illness that seems to only affect adults. The siblings team up to discover what the presence is and how to escape it.

Cast

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  • Iris Serena Estes as Iris Serena Estes
  • Lucas Steel Estes as Lucas Steel Estes

Release

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The film was released to video on demand on 21 July 2022.[4]

Reception

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On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 88% based on 8 reviews, with an average rating of 6.70/10.[5]

Chad Collins of Dread Central rated the film four stars out of five, writing: "Hypnotic and unique, He’s Watching is a testament to the staying power of found footage".[6] Emily von Seele of the Daily Dead rated the film 3.5 stars out of five.[7] The film received a positive review in Screen Anarchy.[8]

References

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  1. ^ Goldbart, Max (22 June 2022). "'He's Watching': 'Don't Let Go' Creator Jacob Aaron Estes Enlists Wife & Kids For Latest Horror Film". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
  2. ^ Miska, Brad (22 June 2022). "'He's Watching' Trailer – The Closet Creeper Stalks a Family". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
  3. ^ Musnicky, Sarah (2022-07-14). "[News] Supernatural Thriller HE'S WATCHING Arrives on VOD July 21". Nightmarish Conjurings. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
  4. ^ Miska, Brad (14 July 2022). "'He's Watching' – The Closet Creeper Stalks a Family on July 21 [Trailer]". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
  5. ^ "He's Watching (2022)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  6. ^ Collins, Chad (21 July 2022). "'He's Watching' Review: Hypnotic, Terrifying Found Footage". Dread Central. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
  7. ^ von Seele, Emily (21 July 2022). "Review: HE'S WATCHING is a Creative Foray into Low Budget Madness". Daily Dead. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
  8. ^ Canfield, Dave (27 July 2022). "Review: HE'S WATCHING, Stark Reminder of How Powerful Found Footage Can Be". ScreenAnarchy. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
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