The Boy with Dead Eyes
The Boy with Dead Eyes

The Boy with Dead Eyes

2015Movie80 minJapanese

Based on the comic by Tomohiro Koizumi

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users65%
Director: Arthur PendeltonGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young man, plagued by unsettling visions of death, finds his life unraveling when he discovers his 'gift' might be a curse. As the lines between reality and hallucination blur, he becomes entangled in a dangerous investigation that threatens not only his sanity but also his very existence. He must confront the source of his premonitions before he becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

The Boy with Dead Eyes garnered mixed reviews. Critics were divided on its effectiveness as a horror film, with some praising its atmospheric tension and central performance, while others found the plot convoluted and the scares derivative. Audiences largely echoed this sentiment, appreciating the initial premise but often citing a predictable third act.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and Jonathan Rhys Meyers' committed performance.
  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and relying on familiar horror tropes.
  • The film's premise is intriguing, but its execution is uneven.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the movie to be a decent, albeit unoriginal, horror flick. Many appreciated the suspenseful build-up and the lead actor's portrayal of a troubled character. However, some viewers felt the story became predictable and lacked truly memorable scares.

Fun Fact

Director Arthur Pendelton reportedly drew inspiration for the film's eerie atmosphere from old Victorian ghost stories and unsolved disappearances from the early 20th century.

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