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Netflix True Story Thriller The Watcher Is UNSOLVED

Author Jaybeau Jones
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 12: Naomi Watts and Bobby Cannavale attend the New York premiere of “The Watcher” at Paris Theater on October 12, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Dominik Bindl/Getty Images)

SPOILER! Watching The Watcher on Netflix makes me think this true story could have taken place in New England! What? Back up a minute! This is a true story? Yes, the Netflix true story thriller The Watcher Is UNSOLVED. That means the perp is still out there.

Plot

The Watcher is your typical thriller. Family buys a beautiful, but older home in New Jersey. But is soon goes dark when the envy of friends and family shows it’s dark side. The usual REALLY weird stuff begins to happen.  The family becomes divided against each other. We begin to suspect the creepy neighbors are involved. Did I mention the secret tunnel? Oh..and of course the over-worked husband could be cheating, but is he? The teenage daughter gets involved with the young security alarm guy. Is HE The Watcher?  Is it the father? Could it be the real estate agent?

Real Life

All of the above sounds like your typical Hollywood thriller, with one small exception. It’s a TRUE STORY!!!

The Watcher is based on a real life story. According to New York Magazine’s The Cut: 

In November 2018, New York Magazine published “The Watcher,” which chronicled a New Jersey family being stalked by a mysterious, threatening letter writer. The article, by Reeves Wiedeman, is the basis of an new Netflix limited series created by Ryan Murphy. Read an update on the case here.

Are we creeped out yet? Here’s an excerpt of an actual letter, from New York Magazine:

657 Boulevard has been the subject of my family for decades now and as it approaches its 110th birthday, I have been put in charge of watching and waiting for its second coming. My grandfather watched the house in the 1920s and my father watched in the 1960s. It is now my time. Do you know the history of the house? Do you know what lies within the walls of 657 Boulevard? Why are you here? I will find out.

Seems like it’s true. The Netflix true story thriller The Watcher Is unsolved. Even though you know the ending, the series is worth a watch to see HOW The Watcher works his or her dark magic.

Maybe YOU are The Watcher?

Jaybeau Jones’s radio career has brought him from New York City’s #1 station Z-100 and America’s Top 40 to WROR! Currently, JayBeau’s distinctive voice can be heard not only on WROR but also on Sirius XM’s 70’s Channel and on Dunkin Donut’s in-store radio. Jaybeau’s other life is his writing. In 2012 he launched “Heroes Mentors and Friends” a book about well-being and positive thinking. Jaybeau lives in the area and has two grown children, Jordan and Matthew. Jaybeau loves spending time in nature and spending every second with his wife Heidi and the kids. Jaybeau likes to write about pop culture, music, and personal growth. Jaybeau also loves to write his own backyard in Boston.

13 Spooky Movies That Take Place In Massachusetts

  • Jaws (1975)

    The real-life story of Cape Cod.

  • The Witch (2015)

    I ain’t goin’ in those woods.

  • Hocus Pocus (1993)

    The real-life story of Salem.

  • Hocus Pocus 2 (2022)

    Salem: The Sequel.

  • Slender Man (2018)

    Bugs in mouth = no bueno.

  • The Haunting (1963)

    Pro-Tip: Never hold hands with a ghost.

  • Hubie Halloween (2020)

    The projectile vomit though…

  • The Lodge (2019)

    “A Game-Changing Horror.” -The Vulture

  • Shutter Island (2010)

    Leonardo Dicaprio has a pleasant face. The dude with the staples, not so much…

  • ParaNorman (2012)

    Stop-motion goodness!

  • The House By the Cemetery (1981)

    That was my house for a portion of my life. I didn’t sleep much during that portion.

  • Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988)

    Campy goodness!

  • Re-Animator (1985)

    It’s kind of like really gross & spooky marionettes!

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