Someone's Watching Me!
Someone's Watching Me!

Someone's Watching Me!

1978Movie97 minEnglish

A young woman moves to a high-rise apartment building and soon begins to be tormented by an unknown stalker who seems to know her every move.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Director: John CarpenterGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

An accomplished TV executive moves into a new Los Angeles apartment, only to become the target of a stalker who uses the building's surveillance system to watch her every move. As her paranoia grows and the threats escalate, she finds herself increasingly isolated and desperate for help. The film builds suspense as she tries to uncover the identity of her tormentor before it's too late.

Critical Reception

A made-for-television film that garnered positive reviews for its suspenseful atmosphere and John Carpenter's directorial style, often seen as a precursor to his later slasher films. It was praised for effectively building tension within its limited setting and for its strong lead performance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tight suspense and atmospheric direction.
  • Effectively uses its TV movie budget to create a chilling thriller.
  • Lauren Hutton delivers a compelling performance as the stalked protagonist.

Google audience: Audience reception for this made-for-TV movie is not widely documented on Google's platform, but critical reviews highlight its effectiveness as a suspenseful thriller.

Fun Fact

This was John Carpenter's first directorial job for a major television network (ABC), paving the way for his more famous horror films.

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