Eye for an Eye

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Eye for an Eye

Released Jun 20

1h 24m

Horror

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Anna (Whitney Peak), grieving the sudden death of her parents, relocates from New York to a small Florida town to live with the grandmother (S. Epatha Merkerson) she has never met. Isolated, vulnerable, and in need of friends, she finds brief solace in the company of two local teens (Finn Bennett, Laken Giles). But when she becomes complicit to their unforgivable act of violence, she finds herself ensnared by Mr. Sandman -- the twisted soul of a tormented child who haunts bullies' dreams before feasting on their eyeballs when they finally wake -- Anna must right her wrong before becoming a victim of this gruesome curse.

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

Even if the taut screenplay somewhat disappoints in the finale, Tilley keeps the visual aspects first-rate and never loses sight of what he has set out to accomplish.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jun 20, 2025

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Karina Adelgaard

Heaven of Horror

It truly is some fascinating worldbuilding. Of course, a little more explanation for the character (or just more excessive backstory) wouldn’t have hurt.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 11, 2025

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Srijoni Rudra

Digital Mafia Talkies

Compared to contemporary horror, Eye for an Eye takes a more traditional route. The film thematically leans heavily on overused horror cliches, but its real focus, and perhaps the most effective element, is its surrealness.

Jul 26, 2025

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Sarah Vincent

Sarah G Vincent Views

Imagine “What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?” (1982) without the overt abuse, and then suddenly some kid drops in completely clueless about the mess that they walked into. Is this hagsploitation? If it is, then more of this please and thank you! Delicious

Jul 18, 2025

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Molly Henery

The Blogging Banshee

Eye for an Eye delivers a frightening new monster with an anti-bullying agenda.

Rated: 6.5/10

Jul 17, 2025

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Rebecca Johnson

Film Focus Online

Well directed and perfectly acted by all cast members, Night Terror may feel slow in places but is moved forward by its simplistic, strong storyline.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 15, 2025

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Sonja S

a good ride, me and my girls watched this last night and loved whitney peak

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/14/25

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Benjamin S

Nail biter! Fascinating take on gothic horror swamp lore

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/11/25

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J D

Great movie! Tilley's prowess for graphic, visceral visual storytelling is on full display in this unconventional take on the traditional teen horror flick. With the unforgettable performances of Whitney Peak (Gossip Girl) and Golda Rosheuvel (Bridgerton) driving the film, Eye for an Eye is one of the most unexpectedly rewarding indie offerings 2025 has seen so far. Don't miss out on this riveting gut-punch of a movie...just make sure you have someone to snuggle up while you watch, as it gets SPOOKY! 10/10, amazing film!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/04/25

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Rectangular F

Stupid, cringy, pointless, uncomfortable, I cant believe it has 92% raiting. Just goes to Show that critics dont know what are they doing

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

07/30/25

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Jonathan J

Eye for an Eye is a sharp, stylish thriller elevated by Collin Tilley’s outstanding direction. Known for his visual storytelling, Tilley brings a cinematic intensity and emotional depth that keep you hooked from start to finish. The film balances suspense and heart perfectly—smart, gripping, and beautifully crafted.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/27/25

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Karina P

This was a super weird movie haha but it was also pretty good!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/26/25

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Anna (Whitney Peak), grieving the sudden death of her parents, relocates from New York to a small Florida town to live with the grandmother (S. Epatha Merkerson) she has never met. Isolated, vulnerable, and in need of friends, she finds brief solace in the company of two local teens (Finn Bennett, Laken Giles). But when she becomes complicit to their unforgivable act of violence, she finds herself ensnared by Mr. Sandman -- the twisted soul of a tormented child who haunts bullies' dreams before feasting on their eyeballs when they finally wake -- Anna must right her wrong before becoming a victim of this gruesome curse.

Director: Colin Tilley
Producer: Rachael Fung, Tim Headington, Nate Kamiya, Theresa Steele Page
Screenwriter: Elisa Victoria, Michael Tully
Distributor: Vertical
Production Co: Ley Line Entertainment, glassEyeballs
Genre: Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 20, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 20, 2025
Runtime: 1h 24m

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