The Eyes
The Eyes

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The Eyes

2017
Movie
95 min
English

6 strangers are kidnapped and through governmental technology have proof they have all killed before and are told 5 will die this night, one may walk, and the six have 2 hours to decide who gets to live.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Alfonso CuarónGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a remote, snow-covered region, a group of individuals gathers for a secluded retreat, unaware of the sinister presence that lurks within the isolated cabin they inhabit. As strange occurrences escalate, they begin to question their sanity and the reality of their surroundings. A descent into paranoia and terror unfolds as they try to uncover the horrifying truth behind the malevolent force that binds them.

Critical Reception

While 'The Eyes' received a limited release and wasn't widely reviewed, the few critics who saw it praised its atmospheric tension and unsettling visuals, though some found the narrative ambiguous.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its moody cinematography and suffocating atmosphere.

  • Critiqued for a slow pace and an underdeveloped plot.

  • Some found the abstract horror elements thought-provoking, while others found them frustratingly vague.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'The Eyes' is largely unavailable due to its limited release.

Fun Fact

Despite its critical obscurity, the film's cinematographer, Emmanuel Lubezki, went on to win an Academy Award for Best Cinematography the following year for his work on 'Roma'.

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