Neighborhood Watch: Release date news, cast details and more about the upcoming crime thriller

An upcoming crime thriller that explores deep into the realms of suspense and psychological twists, Neighborhood Watch tunes into the eerie layers of suburban life. Set to release on April 25, 2025, the film promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.

The official synopsis of the film on IMDb reads:

When a mentally ill young man thinks he witnesses an abduction and the police refuse to believe him, he reluctantly turns to his next door neighbor- a bitter, retired security guard- to help him find the missing woman.

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Plot Summary: When reality blurs with delusion in Neighborhood Watch

The film focuses on Simon, played by Jack Quaid, who is struggling with mental illness and leads a cloistered life at the heart of a seemingly peaceful suburb. One night, Simon believes that he witnessed a woman’s abduction and reports it – only to be dismissed by the authorities. They claim that Simon’s mental illness might be playing tricks on him.

Desperate to prove that what he saw was real, he approaches his neighbor Ed, a retired security guard with a rough exterior, to help him. Thus begins their quest to uncover the truth as a duo, where they navigate a web of secrets and confront their inner demons.

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When can you watch Neighborhood Watch?

Known for his work on “The Clovehitch Kiler”, Neighborhood Watch is directed by Duncan Skiles and the crime/thriller has been acquired by RLJE Films. Owned by AMC Networks, RLJE Films is a distribution company. Its past releases included “Mandy”, “Bone Tomahawk” and “The Tax Collector”.

In an interview with Variety, when asked about the movie and the stars, Skiles says:

“I fell in love with ‘Neighborhood Watch’ because of Ed and Simon’s unique relationship, which Jeff and Jack brought to life with remarkable grace and skill. Our entire crew became fans of this improbable pair, creating an energy that touched every scene. We’re excited to bring this film to theaters and hope audiences connect with these characters as deeply as we have.”

The movie is written by Sean Farley and is set to release on April 25, 2025. It has a runtime of 92 minutes with a R rating.

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Meet the stellar cast of Neighborhood Watch

Jack Quaid

Known for portraying complex characters, Jack Quaid garnered fame for his previous role as Hughie Campbell in Amazon Prime’s The Boys. His Filmography includes Scream (2022) and Nolan’s Oppenheimer (2023) where he played Physicist Richard Feynman.

Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Morgan gained acclaim for his portrayal of Negan in AMC’s Walking Dead and appearred in films like The Loser, Rampage and Watchmen.

Malin Akerman

Recognised for her role in Watchmen (2009), Akerman brings an intriguing angle to this crime/thriller movie.

Other cast members include:

Cecile Cubiló as Detective Glover

Jim Klock as Jeremy

Derrick Goodman Jr. as CSI

Harrison Stone as Officer Banks

Krishna Sistla Ward as Police Clerk

Creek Wilson as Mr. Allen

Curtis Lynos as Duke

Griffin Hood as Kurt

Billy Culberstone as Walsh