American thriller directed by Duncan Skiles, Neighborhood Watch (originally titled Témoin sous tension) will be available on Paramount+ starting February 19, 2026. Clocking in at 1 hour and 34 minutes, the film is written by Sean Farley and stars Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Jack Quaid, and Malin Åkerman. The movie continues the tradition of psychological thrillers set in seemingly mundane everyday environments.
The story kicks off when a young man struggling with mental health issues becomes convinced he witnessed a kidnapping in his neighborhood. Given his condition and the lack of concrete evidence, the police dismiss his account, casting doubt on whether he truly saw what he claims to have seen.
Unaffected and resolute, he then turns to his neighbor, a retired security guard known for his gruff demeanor and distrust of institutions. Despite their differences and a initially contentious relationship, the two men team up to conduct a parallel investigation, where every new clue raises more questions and fuels the mounting tension.
The official trailer will be added upon release by Paramount+.
With Witness Under Tension, Duncan Skiles delivers a tight, focused direction that emphasizes mood and the vantage point’s subjectivity. The film thrives on constant uncertainty, inviting viewers to experience the protagonist's growing doubts — caught between intuition, fear, and potential illusion.
The tone caters to fans of psychological thrillers, where danger emerges not only from the environment but also from the characters' minds. In a style reminiscent of stories focused on paranoia and distrust of authority, the film explores themes of credibility, marginalization, and the challenge of getting one's truth heard when it disrupts the status quo.
Witness Under Pressure
Film | Coming in 2026
Available on Paramount+ on February 19, 2026
Thriller | Duration: 1h34
Directed by Duncan Skiles | Written by Sean Farley
Cast: Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Jack Quaid, Malin Åkerman
Original title: Neighborhood Watch
Country: United States
Built around an unlikely duo and an investigation carried out outside the boundaries of the law, Witness Under Pressure weaves a slow-burning suspense, intentionally blurring the lines between reality and perception until the very end.
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