Watch the Sky
Watch the Sky

Watch the Sky

2017Movie88 minEnglish

In an effort to capture amateur video of outer space, two young brothers unexpectedly find themselves in harm's way, when an innocent science experiment becomes a day filled with unearthly events threatening their sleepy coastal town.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Kevin A. McCarthyGenres: Horror, Thriller, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In a post-apocalyptic world where humanity clings to survival, a group of survivors discovers a strange, abandoned facility. As they explore, they realize they are not alone, and something ancient and terrifying is awakening. They must fight for their lives against the unknown forces that lurk within the facility, and the harsh realities of their desolate world.

Critical Reception

Watch the Sky (2017) is a low-budget independent horror film that garnered a modest following among genre fans. While praised for its atmosphere and some creature design elements, it was also noted for its slower pacing and occasionally derivative plotlines.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and effective tension-building.
  • Some reviewers found the plot to be predictable and the pacing too slow at times.
  • The creature effects and practical effects were often highlighted as a strong point.

Google audience: Audience reviews are mixed, with some viewers appreciating the film's commitment to a dark and gritty tone, while others found its narrative underdeveloped and lacking in significant scares.

Fun Fact

The film was shot primarily in and around Ontario, Canada, utilizing abandoned industrial sites to create its desolate post-apocalyptic setting.

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