Watchful Eyes (2026)

Watchful Eyes is a 2026 Italian horror film directed by Gianluca Lasaracina and written by Lasaracina, Riccardo Silli and Filippo Tancredi. The story follows Sebastian, a grieving man who takes a janitor's job at a university campus. While monitoring students connected to the death of a professor, he begins uncovering a disturbing ghost story that may be far more real than anyone expected.

Christian Iansante, Lorenzo Gioielli, Giorgia Lorusso, Luna Iansante, Francesco Castaldi and Mariacarla Casillo lead the cast. The film combines psychological horror, supernatural mystery and found-footage elements, using the university setting and Sebastian's surveillance duties to create an increasingly unsettling atmosphere. Shot in Italian, the film runs for approximately 67 minutes.

• Watchful Eyes was released in the United States on July 17, 2026.
• Gianluca Lasaracina directed the film and also served as one of its producers.
• The film was produced by Lightless Productions in association with Compagnia del Cinema, with Buffalo 8 handling worldwide distribution.
• Filming took place in Rome, Italy, with Filippo Silli serving as cinematographer and Germano Satiri as editor.
• The film has received recognition on the festival circuit, with seven wins and five nominations reported across its awards history.