“The Watcher Self,” a haunting psychosexual thriller crafted by Matt Cruse, delves into a woman’s harrowing journey into madness. The film follows Cora, portrayed by Karen French, as she starts her day grappling with the aftermath of a disturbing dream. As she attempts to uphold a semblance of normalcy, she finds herself in a series of emotionally detached interactions and forms a perplexing psychological bond with the enigmatic Van, played by Julian Shaw. As echoes from her past threaten to unravel her fragile mental state, Cora becomes increasingly disconnected from her environment. Is she losing her grip on reality, or is there another explanation? “The Watcher Self” explores what is left when the layers of sanity are peeled away, questioning the nature of reality itself.