The Watcher Self

“The Watcher Self,” a haunting psychosexual thriller crafted by Matt Cruse, delves into a woman’s harrowing journey into madness. The film follows Cora, portrayed by Karen French, as she starts her day grappling with the aftermath of a disturbing dream. As she attempts to uphold a semblance of normalcy, Cora finds herself in a series of emotionally detached interactions and forms a perplexing psychological bond with the enigmatic Van, played by Julian Shaw. Her fragile mental state is further threatened by haunting echoes from her past, causing her to feel increasingly disconnected from her environment. Is Cora losing her grip on reality, or is there another explanation? “The Watcher Self” explores what remains when the layers of sanity are peeled away, questioning the nature of reality itself.