MrRING
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Welcome to the newest episode of Come On In! I'm Karen Calhoun, from Darren Dunn Realty, and I can't wait for you to see what lies within the walls of 657 Boulevard with yours truly! Located in the highly desirable community of Westfield and originally built in 1921, this historic residence has been renovated to perfection! 4 BD/5 BA, a complete chef's kitchen with a working dumbwaiter and a hot tub wood countertop, sunroom, two-car garage, and a stunning swimming pool and spa are just some of the wonders this house has to offer. The neighborhood value? High -- and only going up! The neighbors are truly lovely. They'll keep an eye out for you! 657 Boulevard is anxious for you to move in! Apply now! https://www.netflix.com/title/81380441
Obviously you couldn't film this story without the family actually moving in...
Watched the first episode, not so taken by it, events that should have been downright scary weren't. I found Bobby Cannavale (as the father) annoying.
You mean YOU are the Watcher?I'm watching it too.
Google street view certainly are .. 657 Boulevard, Westfield, NJ:You mean YOU are the Watcher?
Google street view certainly are .. 657 Boulevard, Westfield, NJ:
https://www.instantstreetview.com/@40.644787,-74.341499,27.68h,5p,1z,VXppHNqCdHtT_1Vgbno0qw
But the aim of The Watcher (if I've got it right, I haven't seen the series) was to MAKE the occupants move out. Sheer bloody mindedness should dictate that I would stay, very firmly, inside the house. But, as you say, Swifty, drawing all the curtains, closing the blinds, but very ostentatiously doing things that couldn't be seen, such as occasionally emerging carrying three inflatable canoes and a small model horse, leaving them on the front lawn, and going back inside. Bonus points for random hammering noises.I've seen a few episodes of The Watcher now and the family shown to not do the only sensible thing that that the real family did instead: not live in the house, is ruining any enjoyment of the show for me. Forget pride, I'd be out of there asap. There's also too many plot holes not to mention the family not only not bothering to close the curtains but even also standing at the windows in their underwear. Every few minutes, I've been saying to the characters on the screen "Hey, here's an idea! .. try f***ing moving out!?".
…ostentatiously doing things…
I'm watching it too.
Ramonmercado, how many horror flicks does that note reference? To start with, at least 2 called or about a watcher.Yes, the normal reaction esp. In New Jersey is to say "oh crap , honey we got a nutcase in the neighborhood," take normal precautions, report to the police and if it continued check with the neighbors and bring in the team. Moving the family out in terror happens in movies. These folk put down at least $300k for the house with a big mortgage. They can afford a good security setup, some contractor time, and a medium. Doesn't make sense.
Ramonmercado, how many horror flicks does that note reference? To start with, at least 2 called or about a watcher.
Thanks I don't plan to watch the series (but I'm glad you liked it), I was referring to the original note provided by the original owner.Too many to cite! There are also elements of the "hidden tenant" in the series which is a common horror trope.
Overall I enjoyed The Watcher; though the way the father expressed his anger issues were a bit hard to take at times, it just made for an annoying character.
Or one of this breed? ..- Like cleaning my shotgun collection on the front lawn, or conducting schutzhund training for my Dobermanns in the back garden.
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