Ghost Goggles
Ghost Goggles

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Ghost Goggles

2016
Movie
74 min
English

When a lonely orphan discovers a pair of glasses that, amazingly, enables the wearer to see ghosts, his life becomes a living nightmare.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic70/100
Google Users78%
Director: Trey Edward ShultsGenres: Drama, Horror, Fantasy

Plot Summary

A young man grapples with grief and trauma after a devastating loss within his family. As he struggles to cope, he experiences surreal and unsettling visions that blur the lines between reality and his inner turmoil. The film explores themes of mortality, faith, and the search for meaning in the face of profound tragedy.

Critical Reception

Krisha received critical acclaim, with particular praise for its raw emotional intensity, Shults's assured direction, and the performances of its cast. It was lauded for its unflinching portrayal of grief and its unique, almost surreal, visual style.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visceral and emotionally resonant depiction of grief.

  • Lauded for its striking and often unsettling visual aesthetic.

  • Applauded for the strong performances, particularly from the lead.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a powerful and moving exploration of loss, though some noted its intense emotional nature could be challenging. Many appreciated its artistic merit and the depth of its portrayal of a grieving family.

Awards & Accolades

Screened in the US Dramatic Competition at the Sundance Film Festival.

Fun Fact

Director Trey Edward Shults based much of the film's themes and emotional arc on his own personal experiences with loss and his relationship with his family.

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