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Indie Film 'Neighborhood Watch' Debuts in Theaters and On-Demand

The seriocomedy starring Jack Quaid and Jeffrey Dean Morgan explores mental health and community dynamics through an unconventional amateur investigation.

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Simon McNally (Jack Quaid) and Ed Deerman (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) with their hands up in 'Neighborhood Watch'

Overview

  • RLJE Films releases 'Neighborhood Watch' on April 25, 2025, with a limited theatrical run and simultaneous video-on-demand availability.
  • Jack Quaid and Jeffrey Dean Morgan play mismatched neighbors investigating a possible kidnapping, uncovering hints of human trafficking.
  • The film, directed by Duncan Skiles and written by Sean Farley, was shot in Birmingham, Alabama, with a skeleton crew of fewer than ten people.
  • Quaid's character, Simon, struggles with schizophrenia and tardive dyskinesia, adding complexity to the narrative and addressing mental health representation.
  • The production's improvisational approach required the lead actors to take on technical tasks, reflecting the constraints of indie filmmaking.