‘The Watch’ Thriller Short Film Stars Dean Linder, Josh Jansen, Ben Culver, Brooke Ryan, Shem Doupé – Release Date

Directed by Shem Doupé, the thriller film ‘The Watch’ centers on Dave, a down-on-his-luck salesman about to lose his job when he unearths a box containing a watch and a gun. Discovering that the watch gives him the ability to travel back in time, it dramatically reshapes his life, and the lives of the people around him.

‘The Watch’ stars Shem Doupé (as Dave), Dean Linder (as Rob), Josh Jansen (as Boss), Ben Culver (as Berkshire Rep), Brooke Ryan (as Liz), Matt Ruchubka (as Pawn Broker), Jesse Linder, and Ben Davis.

Written by Shem Doupé and Dean Linder, ‘The Watch’ is produced by Shem Doupé.

The film’s cinematography is by Brooke Ryan and Shem Doupé, the editing is by Shem Doupé.

Watch the short film below:

The film ‘The Watch’ has been released digitally on YouTube following its premiere at the Empire State Film Festival on October 24, 2026.