That Cold Dead Look in Your Eyes
That Cold Dead Look in Your Eyes

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That Cold Dead Look in Your Eyes

2021
Movie
92 min
French

Leonard is about to lose his girlfriend, home and job. Upon that, he’s having strange hallucinations. Is it stress or an after effect of new technology installed all over the city? He must figure it out or he’ll be trapped in this nightmare forever.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Steven EllisonGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of individuals finds themselves in a desolate, surreal landscape where they are pursued by an unseen force. As they try to escape, their sanity is tested and the boundaries between reality and delusion blur. The film delves into themes of isolation, paranoia, and the search for meaning in a hostile environment.

Critical Reception

'That Cold Dead Look in Your Eyes' received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often highlighting its experimental nature and unique atmosphere. Some praised its unsettling mood and Ellison's distinct directorial vision, while others found its narrative challenging and its pacing uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its avant-garde approach and intense atmosphere.

  • Criticized for its cryptic narrative and demanding viewing experience.

  • Often described as a challenging but rewarding film for fans of experimental cinema.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely absent from public aggregators. Those who have engaged with the film tend to find it a polarizing experience, appreciated for its artistic ambition but divisive in its execution.

Fun Fact

The film is largely a passion project by Steven Ellison, who also composed the score and directed under his Flying Lotus moniker, known for his experimental music career.

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