Official synopsis
Eccentric musician and aspiring filmmaker Caleb becomes obsessed with his new coworker, Krista, secretly documenting every aspect of her life in an effort to make her the subject of his latest film. As Caleb’s fixation intensifies, the lines between observer and participant begin to blur, pulling him deeper into a dangerous spiral of surveillance, manipulation and obsession. As the cameras keep rolling, the question becomes increasingly unsettling: who is really watching who?
Review
Director Tim Kasher delivers a taut chiller with Who’s Watching. A disturbing character study of a stalker filming his target of interest transitions into jaw-dropping, unexpected territory that works satisfyingly well.
Zachary Ray Sherman gives a fine, eerie performance as Caleb, a metal musician who gives off instant creep vibes that only escalate when he becomes fixated with new workplace employee Krista (Gracie Gilliam). His obsession is clear to everyone at work, and even friends of his band take notice. Krista was initially kind enough to let him interview her for the documentary he claims to be working on, but her tolerance can only go so far.
Kasher and cowriter Travis Stevens craft believable characters who speak realistic dialogue, and the suspense is increasingly unnerving. Sherman’s standout performance is complemented by Gilliam’s terrific work as a strong woman who becomes the object of a sick fixation. Olivia Luccardi shines in a wonderful supporting performance as Tawnia, a friend of Caleb’s band.
Filmed mostly with a voyeuristic slant, Who’s Watching is a gripping take on stalker chillers. Recommended, especially for viewers who appreciate the unexpected pulled off well.
Dark Sky Films will release Who’s Watching on digital platforms and select theaters across the United States on September 18, 2026 (Roxy Cinema in New York City and Laemmle’s Glendale in Los Angeles).
