They're Watching

They're Watching

Year: 2016

Runtime: 95 min

Language: english

Directors: Jay Lender, Micah Wright

ThrillerHorrorComedy

While filming a reality TV show, two inexperienced camera operators inadvertently record a series of disturbing events that resemble a medieval witch hunt. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they uncover a dangerous combination of ancient rituals and contemporary chaos. Now, the duo must fight to survive a night filled with escalating threats and an unknown evil.

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1

Arrival in Moldova

The crew of *Home Sweet Haven* arrives in the secluded village of Moldova, eager to document the transformation of Becky's artist's retreat. The team, composed of Greg, Alex, Sarah, producer Kate, and local entrepreneur Vladimir, prepares for an ambitious filming project.

Moldova
2

Secret Excursion

Greg and Sarah secretly venture into the village during a funeral procession, attempting to capture a unique perspective for their film. Their escapade does not go unnoticed, and Kate soon confronts them, resulting in a chaotic scene that requires the intervention of a police officer.

Village
3

Growing Tensions

As the days pass, the crew faces increasing hostility from the local villagers, who react with suspicious stares and outright animosity towards the crew. This uncomfortable atmosphere heightens their stress and complicates the filming process.

Village
4

The Elderly Woman's Visit

An unsettling encounter occurs when an elderly woman secretly enters Sarah's hotel room to offer a grave blessing. This mysterious moment adds to the mounting sense of dread that envelops the crew as they navigate local customs.

Hotel
5

Damning Footage

Greg and Alex secretly keep a piece of incriminating footage showing producer Kate's indiscretion with Becky's boyfriend, Goran, captured long before their arrival. They weigh the possibility of using this footage as leverage if the situation with Kate escalates.

6

Vladimir's Chilling Tale

Vladimir captivates the crew with a sinister story about the village's haunted past involving a mysterious plague and the scapegoating of a reclusive woman. This story deeply resonates with the crew, especially when Becky unveils a mural that reflects the village's dark history.

Village
7

Dog Bite Incident

In an ill-fated moment of playtime, Alex is viciously bitten by a local dog. The crew scrambles for medical help, rushing to a nearby butcher's shop for assistance before preparing for their final shoot amid rising tensions.

Butcher's Shop
8

Local Bar Encounter

While in a local bar, Sarah inadvertently stirs local anger with an inappropriate comment made in the village's dialect. This blunder adds strain to their relations with the community, showing the crew's growing disconnect with the locals.

Local Bar
9

Vehicle Damage

As the crew tries to continue filming, they discover that their vehicle has been vandalized, leaving them stranded at Becky’s house. This forces them to spend the night together, intensifying the already high tensions among the group.

Becky's House
10

Alarming Discovery

A horrifying discovery awaits when Becky and Sarah stumble upon Vladimir’s corpse displayed grotesquely atop an outdoor furnace. The crew locks themselves inside the house, realizing they are in grave danger as ominous threats loom outside.

Outside Becky's House
11

Kate's Disappearance

The next morning, the crew awakens to find Kate missing. Frantically searching for her, they encounter her brutalized body strapped to the barn roof, igniting a panic that reveals the depth of betrayal and danger surrounding them.

Barn
12

Revelation of Revenge

Sarah uncovers that Becky had been aware of Goran's betrayal all along and orchestrated a plot of revenge against the crew for their transgressions. The crew realizes they are ensnared in a deadly game, with Becky serving as the manipulative force behind the chaos.

13

Retreat to the Basement

As chaos erupts, the crew retreats to the basement, where Sarah discovers a dark mural that eerily reflects their own tragic fate. This artwork serves as a haunting foreshadowing of the dangers that lie ahead.

Basement
14

Bloody Confrontation

In a terrifying twist, Greg meets a brutal fate at the hands of Becky, who reveals her true dark nature. This violent act sends Sarah and Alex fleeing into the wilderness as they seek to escape the horror that has engulfed their lives.

Wilderness
15

Final Chaos and Forced Witness

The crew is cornered by an angry mob, concluding in Sarah's tragic death at the hands of a police officer. As blood spills, Becky unleashes her wrath on the villagers, and Alex is left to grapple with the horrifying legacy of what he witnessed.

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