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Eye Candy
Shieladitya Moulik’s short film Eye Candy features Prantik Banerjee and Sohini Sarkar as a blind couple. Set against the backdrop of the lockdown, the film explores the love and longing of the couple, while they chat on a video call.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, haunted by a past trauma, moves into a secluded cabin to find peace, only to discover she is not alone. Strange occurrences and a growing sense of paranoia lead her to believe a sinister entity is watching her every move. As the lines between reality and nightmare blur, she must confront her deepest fears to survive.
Critical Reception
Eye Candy received a mixed-to-negative reception from critics, who found its premise promising but criticized its execution. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the atmospheric tension and others finding the plot predictable and underdeveloped.
What Reviewers Say
The film attempts to build suspense but ultimately relies on overused horror tropes.
Performances are inconsistent, with the lead struggling to carry the emotional weight of the narrative.
The visual style is occasionally effective in creating a creepy atmosphere.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Eye Candy' are scarce, but those available suggest a polarized viewing experience. Some viewers found the film to be a decent, low-budget thriller with a few effective scares, while others felt it was slow-paced and failed to deliver on its potential.
Fun Fact
The remote cabin used for filming was reportedly chosen for its isolated location, which significantly contributed to the film's unsettling atmosphere during production.
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