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Watchers (1988)

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Release Date: Dec 1, 1988 Wide

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Based on the novel by Dean R. Koontz, this film follows the escape of an intelligent dog from a top-secret government experiment and his meeting with young Travis (Corey Haim). The boy and the dog soon become fast friends, but problems crop up when the canine's "partner," a large, deadly, orange creature, comes looking for him. ~ Iotis Erlewine, Rovi

R, 1 hr. 39 min.

Action & Adventure, Horror, Mystery & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy

Directed By: Jon Hess

In Theaters: Dec 1, 1988 Wide

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Cast

Corey Haim
Travis
Barbara Williams
Nora
Michael Ironside
Lem
Lala Sloatman
Tracey
Duncan Fraser
Sheriff Gaines
Blu Mankuma
Cliff
Colleen Winton
Deputy Porter
Norman Browning
Hockney
Christopher Carey
TV Newscaster
Matt Hill
Boy on Bike
Tong Lung
Teacher
Jason Priestley
Boy on Bike
Keith Wardlow
Maintenance Man
Dale Wilson
Bill Keeshan
Graeme Campbell
Man on Boat
Don S. Davis
Veterinarian
Frank C. Turner
Sales Clerk
Suzanne Ristic
Motel Clerk Wife
Freda Perry
Second TV Reporter
Christopher Cary

Critic Reviews for Watchers

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We're talking about the only film in the history of celleloid that hopes to entice viewers by placing the name of Corey Haim above the title!

May 17, 2004 Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com

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Scott Weinberg

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Arguably, though, the film is worth it for the sight of Haim getting stabbed in the leg and screaming like Demi Moore: you can't script time capsule stuff like that.

October 31, 2003 Full Review Source: Film Freak Central

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Walter Chaw

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The book is a good read and worth giving a try, even if you saw the movie and didn't like it. The movie hacks up a good book and makes the main character a teenager instead of a grown man. It also has a whole lot less character build up and characters to love. While Michael Ironside would have made a good Lem as well

September 13, 2008

Jim Woehr

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How to ruin a great book.

June 16, 2008

Anthony Valletta

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