Shed Your Eyes
Shed Your Eyes

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Shed Your Eyes

2020
Movie
19 min
French

Oa, an ordinary teenager doesn't feel like he belongs. His encounter with a transvestite allows him to assert himself and to question the social sphere in which he lives, his relationship with his mother and to femininity.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Patrick Biesenthal, Morgan HigginsonGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

Following a traumatic event, a woman retreats to an isolated family cabin in the woods to recover. However, her solitude is shattered when disturbing phone calls and unsettling occurrences suggest she is not alone. As paranoia mounts, she must confront whether the threats are external or originating from within her own fractured psyche.

Critical Reception

Shed Your Eyes received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often highlighting its atmospheric tension and strong lead performance. Some found the plot predictable or slow-paced, while others praised its psychological depth and suspenseful build-up.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its creepy atmosphere and suspense.

  • Claire van der Boom delivers a compelling performance.

  • Some viewers found the pacing too slow and the plot somewhat predictable.

Google audience: Audience reception for Shed Your Eyes is not widely documented through specific Google user reviews, making a detailed summary unavailable.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in a remote area of Australia, contributing to its isolated and suspenseful atmosphere.

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