"He's Watching" is a family art project elevated to a level of cinematic mastery I didn't think possible with only an iPhone and a pen light. The creep level is high, the jump scares are many, the visuals are psychedelic, and the ultimate reveal is inspired. But what really sets this apart is the character development, which is rooted entirely in the sibling relationship between the leads - who are, it should be noted, really brother and sister. Their natural chemistry and comedic banter lend a level of naturalism that is usually absent from horror films, and both the love and animus between them are palpable enough to drive the story forward. I cannot recommend this film enough, both as an entertaining horror movie with unusual depth and an artistic expression of family, fear, and the lessons of an isolating, horrific pandemic and its effects on our collective psyches.
Review of He's Watching
