Netflix gained the rights package deal in December 2018 after a fierce bidding struggle for The Watcher. Not to be confused with 2022’s Watcher or 2000’s The Watcher with Keanu Reeves, Netflix’s The Watcher stars Naomi Watts and Bobby Canavale, with government producers Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan.

Based on a 2014 article a couple of mysterious and threatening neighbor, The Watcher follows Derek Broaddus and his spouse, Maria, after they closed on a six-bedroom home. On checking the mail, they discovered a white, card-shaped envelope addressed to “The New Owner.” What adopted is a horrific story of paranoia and obsession.

We have not seen a lot of the upcoming horror sequence besides a teaser with star Jennifer Coolidge because the realtor going by way of the home, however Netflix lastly dropped the primary trailer throughout their digital Tudum occasion.

The Watcher might be launched as one of many three Netflix Original Ryan Murphy initiatives this fall. The different two are Mr. Harrigan’s Phone and Dahmer, which simply hit the streaming service. It’s value noting that real-life names from the unique story are usually not getting used and as an alternative are given fictional names for the difference.

Joining Watts, Canavale, and Coolige are Noma Dumezweni (Mary Poppins Returns), Mia Farrow (Rosemary’s Baby), and Margo Martindale (Walk Hard).

The Watcher hits Netflix October 13.