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The Watcher"s Council

The Watchers Council

Welcome to The Watcher"s Council—your official invitation to join the fight against the forces of darkness! Each week, we dive deep into Buffy the Vampire Slayer, analyzing episodes, characters, and iconic moments. As a recruit, you’ll explore the Hellmouth, uncover hidden secrets, and join us for fun, theories, and plenty of fangirling. Ready to prove you’re worthy of the Council? Grab your stake and join us—we’re waiting!

tv & film

All Episodes

00:48:31

You‘re Next ( 2011 )

The Watcher"s Council ·

2021/10/03

When the Davison family comes under attack during their wedding anniversary getaway, the gang of mysterious killers soon learns that one of the victims harbors a secret talent for fighting back.

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01:24:55

The Birdcage ( 1996 )

The Watcher"s Council ·

2021/09/20

A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen companion agree to put up a false straight front so that their son can introduce them to his fiancée's right-wing moralistic parents.

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00:44:05

Jeepers Creepers ( 2001)

The Watcher"s Council ·

2021/09/15

A brother and sister driving home through isolated countryside for spring break encounter a flesh-eating creature which is in the midst of its ritualistic eating spree.

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00:46:19

Hellraiser ( 1987 )

The Watcher"s Council ·

2021/08/30

A woman discovers the newly resurrected, partially formed, body of her brother-in-law. She starts killing for him to revitalize his body so he can escape the demonic beings that are pursuing him after he escaped their sadistic underworld.

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00:59:19

The Craft ( 1996 )

The Watcher"s Council ·

2021/08/23

A newcomer to a Catholic prep high school falls in with a trio of outcast teenage girls who practice witchcraft, and they all soon conjure up various spells and curses against those who anger them.

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00:38:34

The People Under The Stairs ( 1991 )

The Watcher"s Council ·

2021/08/16

The People Under the Stairs is a 1991 American horror comedy film written and directed by Wes Craven and starring Brandon Adams, Everett McGill, Wendy Robie, and A. J. Langer. The plot follows a young boy and two adult robbers who become trapped in a house belonging to a strange couple after breaking in to steal their collection of rare coins. Craven has stated that The People Under the Stairs was partially inspired by a news story from the late 1970s, in which two burglars broke into a Los

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00:54:45

Orphan ( 2009 )

The Watcher"s Council ·

2021/08/09

The plot centers on a couple who, after the death of their unborn child, adopt a mysterious nine-year-old girl. Kate and John Coleman's marriage is strained after the stillbirth of their third child Jessica, whose loss is particularly hard on Kate, a recovering alcoholic. The couple decide to adopt a 9-year-old Russian girl, Esther, from the local orphanage.

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01:21:28

Revenge of the Nerds (1984)

The Watcher"s Council ·

2021/07/26

When lovable nerds Gilbert and Lewis embark on their freshman year at Adams College, little do they realize the dangers that await them. They are beset by taunting from the jocks of Alpha Beta fraternity, which only worsens when the jocks accidentally burn down their house and toss the freshmen out of their dorm. To make matters worse, Lewis develops a crush on Betty Childs, popular sorority sister and the football quarterback's girlfriend. Joined by other misfits, the nerds form their own

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01:00:16

Salt (2010)

The Watcher"s Council ·

2021/07/19

Evelyn Salt is a CIA agent and highly respected by all, including her boss, Ted Winter. Out of the blue, a Russian spy walks into their offices and offers a vital piece of information: the President of Russia will be assassinated during his forthcoming visit to New York City to attend the funeral of the recently deceased U.S. Vice President. The name of the assassin: Evelyn Salt. Concerned about the safety of her husband, who she cannot contact, she goes on the run. Winter refuses to accept that she

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00:00:24

Break - July 2021

The Watcher"s Council ·

2021/07/05

The Home Class Movie Chat is taking a two-week break, so the next new episode will be 26 July 2021. Thank you for your support, and we'll see you at the movies!

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01:05:01

Maleficent (2014)

The Watcher"s Council ·

2021/06/28

A beautiful, pure-hearted young woman, Maleficent has an idyllic life growing up in a peaceable forest kingdom, until one day when an invading army threatens the harmony of the land. Maleficent rises to be the land's fiercest protector, but she ultimately suffers a ruthless betrayal - an act that begins to turn her pure heart to stone. Bent on revenge, Maleficent faces a battle with the invading king's successor and, as a result, places a curse upon his newborn infant Aurora. As the child grows,

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00:52:22

The Bone Collector (1999)

The Watcher"s Council ·

2021/06/21

Quadriplegic ex-cop Lincoln Rhyme was looking forward to his assisted suicide when he got the news: some sicko was abducting people and leaving them to die in particularly sadistic ways. With time counting down between each abduction and possible death, Rhyme recruits a rather-unwilling beat copy, Amelia Donaghy, who is haunted by her cop father's suicide, into working the crime scenes to track down the killer.

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01:20:23

The Amityville Horror (1979)

The Watcher"s Council ·

2021/06/14

Based on a true story, The Amityville Horror is about a large house on the coast of Long Island where newlyweds George and Kathy Lutz and their three children move into the house that they hope will be their dream home, but ends up in terror. Despite full disclosure by the real estate agent that Ronald DeFeo murdered his parents and 4 siblings in the house, George and Kathy decide to buy it anyway, with George saying, "Houses don't have memories." They ask their family priest, Father Delaney, to

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01:12:32

The Exorcist (1973)

The Watcher"s Council ·

2021/06/07

An actress notices dangerous changes in the behaviour and physical make-up of her 12-year-old daughter. Meanwhile, a young priest begins to doubt his faith while dealing with his mother's sickness. Due to the graphic language and nature of this film, listener discretion is advised.

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01:15:40

The Princess Bride (1987)

The Watcher"s Council ·

2021/05/31

When a young boy falls ill, his grandfather pops round to visit him. To cheer his grandson up, Grandpa has brought a storybook; The Princess Bride, a tale of the love between the beautiful Buttercup and the besotted Westley, a love cruelly interrupted by Westley's tragic apparent death at sea when seeking his fortune. Heartbroken, Buttercup has sworn never to love again, but accepts the marriage proposal of the rich and handsome Prince Humperdinck, heir to the throne of Florin; but death is no

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01:25:34

Ghostbusters (1984)

The Watcher"s Council ·

2021/05/24

After abusing university resources one time too many, the ambitious paranormal researchers, Dr Peter Venkman, Dr Raymond Stantz, and Dr Egon Spengler, find themselves tossed out of their university. Intent on proving everyone wrong, they create "Ghostbusters", a paranormal catch-and-store service, targeting the New York City's rogue spirits, until they come face-to-face with the ancient shape-shifting demon, Gozer, and it's Destructor. A classic 1980's film full of fun, surprises, and some wildly

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02:03:57

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

The Watcher"s Council ·

2021/05/17

Originally released in 1981 as a collaboration between George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Raiders redefined the possibilities of adventure cinema and launched actor Harrison Ford to a legendary status. Indiana Jones is the classic hero for this adventure set in the 1930s, as the quick-witted and hardy archaeologist goes on the hunt for the Lost Ark of the Covenant. Often facing insurmountable odds, Indy always manages to succeed in the nick of time, joined by endearing companions and opposed by

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01:03:08

Outbreak

The Watcher"s Council ·

2021/05/10

Outbreak - 1995. Since the world is in a Pandemic, it only makes sense to do a movie called "Outbreak", right?!?

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01:17:38

Blade Runner - 1982

The Watcher"s Council ·

2021/05/03

It's Paul's Birthday!! So we're celebrating by talking about his favourite movie, Blade Runner. Blade Runner is a futuristic, dystopian vision of Los Angeles in 2019 with flying cars, and "replicants" - androids that can pass as human. Harrison Ford plays a Blade Runner, those whose job it is to track down wayward replicants and "retire" them. Because it is Paul's favourite film, he offers a lot of behind-the-scenes information that gives another dimension to this film.

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00:03:18

Updates!

The Watcher"s Council ·

2021/05/01

Hi Home Class followers! We've made a few changes to how we're doing things (we think for the better), and to how often we'll be dropping new episodes (weekly!). We hope you like what we're doing.

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