WHO’S WATCHING is the kind of psychological stalker thriller that feels more sinister and realistic than most horror movies. And yes, I do mean that as a compliment. A huge one, in fact. As uncomfortable as it is to watch, it both evolves and escalates in ways that can only thrill. Read our full Who’s Watching movie review here!
WHO’S WATCHING is coming to select theaters and digital platforms, which means you have plenty of ways to watch it, and you really should. From the character-driven plot to the all-too-realistic stalker storyline, this psychological thriller hits hard. And I loved it for that!
I wasn’t sure what to expect, because I hadn’t really read up on the movie before watching the screener. This was no problem at all, as I was hooked and mesmerized from the very beginning. Admittedly, Zachary Ray Sherman deserves a lot of credit for this, but the entire cast is amazing in this indie gem. The runtime is just shy of an hour and a half, and I highly recommend giving it a shot.
Continue reading our Who’s Watching movie review below. Find it in select theaters or VOD on September 18, 2026.
The realism of a stalker story
Far too many people will be familiar with the stalker storyline in Who’s Watching. For some stalker victims, it’s an annoyance and inconvenience; for other victims, it’s life-changing and (in the worst cases) life-ending. In Who’s Watching, we follow the stalker, and that is not to create any form of sympathy.
The man is an unbelievable douchebag and overall loser. Seriously, Caleb is a friend to no one. Even those who try to be nice to him – which is never a good idea, as his new co-worker and team leader, Krista, is about to discover.
Caleb does have friends. Or, well, acquaintances is probably more accurate, as he doesn’t share much or care much. He is, however, in a band. He’s a metalhead and believes that he will be a huge star. Of course he does.
The challenge for those forced to be around Caleb is that he is always making a documentary. That’s his excuse for filming everything, but it seems obvious that he’s just a huge perv and even bigger creep. What makes Who’s Watching such an enjoyable watch is actually that plenty of people call him out on his behaviour.
I mean, it doesn’t make much of a difference, but you won’t be subjected to people (women, mostly) who just accept his weird and creepy ways. I loved that, and it’s a huge part of what kept me hooked. Well, that and the amazing cast!
The stellar cast of Who’s Watching
Okay, first things first, how awesome and extraordinarily creepy is Zachary Ray Sherman as Caleb in Who’s Watching?! The answer: Top tier!
And what I find even stranger, on a personal note, is that the man is such a chameleon. Every time I watch him in something, I am intrigued (and often terrified) by the way he creeps and stares. Then when I look him up on IMDb, he looks like someone who’s just been cast in The Book of Mormon. Like a sweet Church-going boy. Now, I’m not a fan of organized religion, but he fits that stereotype to a T.
You may recognize Zachary Ray Sherman from A Desert or Under the Banner of Heaven. That’s where I know him from, but now I predict it will be Who’s Watching. From those glasses, that haircut, and the creepy stare, he made the nightmarishly realistic character of Caleb feel terrifyingly real!
As the object of Caleb’s latest obsession, Krista, we have an actor I’ve been longing to see again. Her name is Gracie Gillam, and she starred in the terrifying Airbnb cautionary tale Superhost (2021). From just the poster, you’ll know she’s the scary part of that slasher horror. She was so brilliant in that, so I really enjoyed seeing her be the victim in Who’s Watching.
A pretty tough victim, but still, on the opposite end of the spectrum as opposed to in Superhost.
Also in Who’s Watching, in roles I won’t reveal here, are Steve Berg (Don’t Worry Darling), Catie Zaleski, and Olivia Luccardi (It Follows, Soft & Quiet, The Bride!).
Don’t miss out on Who’s Watching on Digital
Who’s Watching comes from writer-director Tim Kasher, who is also an acclaimed songwriter and musician. This is the second film by Tim Kasher, who previously made No Resolution. Also getting credit for writing with “additional story” is Travis Stevens. I have to mention this because Travis Stevens has made some awesome genre productions in the past. These include Wounded Fawn (2022), Jakob’s Wife (2021), and Girl on the Third Floor (2019).
According to filmmaker Tim Kasher, this particular genre-hybrid has been over a decade in the making. Admittedly, it does also come across as something that has been worked through, and the result is astonishing. Of course, getting such an amazing cast led by Zachary Ray Sherman, Gracie Gillam, and Olivia Luccardi also helps secure that the vision is brought to life exactly as wanted.
Dark Sky Films releases this psychological horror thriller, and has secured a few select theatrical releases with Roxy Cinema in New York City and Laemmle’s Glendale in Los Angeles, on September 18, 2026. For most genre fans, this is much more accessible on Digital, which is being released on the same day. If you can, I recommend catching it in the theater, but most important is simply that you do check it out.
Who’s Watching is out on Digital platforms from September 18, 2026.
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Plot
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?
Details
Director: Tim Kasher
Writer: Tim Kasher
Cast: Zachary Ray Sherman, Gracie Gillam, Olivia Luccardi, Steve Berg
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