Eye for an Eye

"You can't escape your dreams."

2025 1h 41m EN

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★6.0TMDB · 60

Horror

Synopsis

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Anna, grieving the sudden death of her parents, relocates from New York to a small Florida town to live with the grandmother she has never met. Isolated, vulnerable, and in need of friends, she finds brief solace in the company of two local teens. 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.

“You can't escape your dreams.”

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Cast

Whitney Peak
Anna
Golda Rosheuvel
Patti
Finn Bennett
Shawn
Laken Giles
Julie Cross
S. Epatha Merkerson
May
Carson Minniear
Conner
Wynn Reichert
Host
Ben Bladon
Sandman

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Colin Tilley
Writers: Elisa Victoria
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America, United Kingdom

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1 / 8

ERA

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Released last year.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United States of America, United Kingdom.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Colin Tilley, shot by Rob Leitzell. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Tim Williams. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

ERA

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Whitney Peak and Golda Rosheuvel and Finn Bennett carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "You can't escape your dreams.".

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt28088571 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 60 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Colin Tilley directs. Rob Leitzell behind the camera. Tim Williams scores. Produced in United States of America, United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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1Released last year.
2International production across 2 countries: United States of America, United Kingdom.
3Directed by Colin Tilley, shot by Rob Leitzell. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Tim Williams. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Whitney Peak and Golda Rosheuvel and Finn Bennett carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "You can't escape your dreams.".
7IMDB entry: tt28088571 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 60 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
9Classified under 9 themes, including "based on graphic novel", "entity", "supernatural creature", "dream logic".

The technical file

Cinematography: Rob Leitzell
Original score: Tim Williams
Runtime: 101 min · 1h 41m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $10,000,000
Original language: EN
IMDB: Eye for an Eye (2025)

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pnyboyc2026-03-08
★ 7/10
This horror entry trades traditional tropes for a localized, unsettling atmosphere. Here is a breakdown of why it belongs in your collection: Pacing & Dynamic: The film utilizes a slow-burn start to emphasize the friction between Anna and her grandmother, May. The initial "off" chemistry effectively mirrors their deep generational divide. The Entity: It redefines the Sandman, stripping away the folklore we know to present him as a specific, haunting fixture of Porterville. Verdict: While it lacks the flashy hallmarks of a cult classic, its grounded approach to regional horror makes it a solid addition for enthusiasts. Score Breakdown Atmosphere: 8/10 Lore Innovation: 9/10 Pacing: 6/10

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