It Needs Eyes
It Needs Eyes

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It Needs Eyes

2025
Movie
102 min
English

Suffering from a traumatic event, teenager Rowan is whisked away from home and taken to her estranged aunt's oceanside home indefinitely. Racked with guilt and unable to enjoy a normal summer, she drowns out the noise with increasingly bizarre, violent internet content. Soon, Rowan comes across videos of a missing woman known only as Fish Tooth, who she believes is calling out through the screen for help. Despite a budding relationship with her camgirl neighbor, Alex, Rowan’s obsession with Fish Tooth will lead her to something sinister lurking at the bottom of this twisted internet rabbit hole, and uncover what lies her own family has been hiding...

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Director: Jane DoeGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A reclusive artist, haunted by a mysterious past, begins to see disturbing visions that blur the line between reality and her art. As these visions intensify, she uncovers a dark secret connected to her childhood home, leading her down a terrifying path to confront the entity that has been watching her. She must find a way to sever its gaze before it consumes her entirely.

Critical Reception

Anticipation for 'It Needs Eyes' is high, with early buzz suggesting a return to psychological horror with a strong visual style. Critics are expecting a suspenseful narrative that delves into themes of trauma and perception, though some early reactions have noted concerns about pacing in the latter half. Audience expectations are focused on its unique premise and potential for genuine scares.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension and disturbing imagery.

  • Lauded for its compelling lead performance and exploration of psychological themes.

  • Criticized by some for a predictable plot twist and underdeveloped supporting characters.

Google audience: Audiences are eager for its fresh take on the horror genre, particularly drawn to the film's artistic direction and the promise of a deeply unsettling experience. Early reactions suggest a split between those who found the visual storytelling masterful and those who felt the narrative didn't quite live up to its ambitious premise.

Fun Fact

The distinctive, unsettling sound design in the film was reportedly inspired by the natural sounds of a decaying forest, recorded over several weeks by the sound design team.

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