Ishana Night Shyamalan's 'The Watchers' Debuts with Mixed Reviews

The folk-horror thriller showcases both promise and pitfalls in its intricate storytelling and atmospheric direction.

Ishana Night Shyamalan's first feature film, 'The Watchers,' draws heavily from her father M. Night Shyamalan's cinematic style.
Dakota Fanning stars as Mina, a troubled artist who becomes entangled in a mysterious forest with mythic creatures.
Critics praise the film's atmospheric visuals and effective use of horror elements but note its overly complex plot.
The film explores themes of identity, trauma, and voyeurism, although some find the narrative convoluted and inconsistent.
'The Watchers' aims to balance supernatural thrills with deeper allegorical messages, though opinions on its success vary.