The daughter of renowned filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan, Ishana Shyamalan, has decided to move in her father’s footsteps, as she is all set to deliver her first directorial feature film, “The Watchers.” A new trailer has been released for the upcoming horror film that tells the tale of a young artist who gets stranded in an Irish forest where, in an attempt to find shelter, she is trapped with three strangers and haunted by the creatures of the night. The trailer for “The Watchers” has been released by Warner Bros. Pictures.
The trailer opens with a spooky scene in which Fanning talks to her parakeet, saying, “Try not to die,” as she leaves for the weekend. Her character, Mina, soon gets stuck in the Irish wilderness with only her parakeet and a dead cell phone. She finds shelter with three strangers in a house, but they warn her that creatures are watching them every night.
‘The Watchers’ is a horror-packed film that will keep the viewers on the hook
What is the most crucial element in a horror film? A great premise, a horrifying ghost, or the suspense that builds throughout the film? While these elements are undoubtedly important for a horror film, the sound effect adds an extra layer of creepiness, potentially unsettling viewers even before they encounter the main evil. Ishana, the daughter of a renowned auteur, in her upcoming film has considered every crucial element to deliver a horror-packed movie that can be disconcerting from start to finish. A glimpse of her wise direction can be witnessed in the recently released trailer. From the incantations of Mina’s parakeet to the pounding score to the screams of terror emitted by those who encounter the mysterious creatures, the trailer inundates the audience with unnerving notes from start to finish.
“The Watchers” is Ishana Shyamalan’s directorial feature debut at only 23 years old. Her previous directorial credit includes directing six episodes of the psychological drama series Servant. Interestingly, her first feature film will be made under the supervision of her famous father, M. Night Shyamalan, who is serving as a producer on The Watchers.
Night Shyamalan’s name will likely help propel “The Watchers” forward, helping his daughter launch her career. “The Watchers” is not the only Shyamalan-heavy feature to come out this year. In August, M. Night Shyamalan is releasing “Trap,” a thriller that stars Saleka Shyamalan, “The Sixth Sense” director’s other daughter.
“The Watchers” is set for release on June 14, 2023.
