One Eyed Girl

It's not about jump scares or fast pacing. It's more like watching someone quietly fall apart, and you can't look away.

What really hit me was how real the characters felt. Not perfect, not likable all the time, but so painfully human. Travis is broken in a way that's uncomfortable to watch because it's relatable This isn't a movie for everyone. If you're looking for action or answers wrapped up in a neat little bow skip it. But if you like psychological stories that dig into grief, vulnerability, and the weird places people end up when they've got nothing left..

The film opens with a very interesting story. It's mysterious, lonely, and full of questions about faith and emotional pain and boldly explores the mind, hopelessness, and religion without preaching morality. Instead, it asks, "How do we survive when everything in our lives falls apart?"

I like the picture is very beautiful. Every frame looks like it was composed like an art film.

I'm still sitting with everything it made me feel. It's one of those slow-burning, unsettling films that doesn't go where you think it will in a good way.

The movie follows this guy, Travis, a psychiatrist who's clearly dealing with some serious internal turmoil. He's depressed, kind of numb to the world, and not really coping with the weight of his work or personal life. Then he meets Grace this quiet, strange young woman and through her, ends up in a secluded cult-like community led by a guy named Father Jay.

At first, it seems like they might be helping him. The place is remote, strict, almost military-like, but there's a sense of belonging there that Travis is drawn to. That's where the movie gets really interesting it starts challenging you to think about what people are willing to believe in when they're desperate for purpose or healing.

The performances are what really make this film stick. Mark Leonard Winter, who plays Travis, does a brilliant job of showing someone completely unraveling, while still trying to hold it together. Tilda Cobham-Hervey as Grace is just... haunting. There's so much pain behind her eyes, but she also carries this strange sense of calm that keeps you guessing. And Steve Le Marquand as Father Jay terrifyingly charismatic. You can see exactly why people would follow him, even when things start to feel off.

It's not a flashy film it's quiet, tense, and moody. A lot of grey tones, empty spaces, minimal soundtrack. It builds atmosphere more than action, but that worked for me. It felt real, raw, and honestly a bit uncomfortable at times which I think was the point.

When you actually watch it, it's much darker than you'd think, and it doesn't sell you with dramatic suspense. It slowly immerses you in the mind of someone who's "broken." The story begins with "Travis," a young psychiatrist who's burned out after the loss of a patient. He feels like he's lost in life. One day, he meets "Grace," a young woman who invites him to join a group that appears to be a support group for those struggling with life, but is actually a cult led by an eccentric leader named "Feather Jay." After a while, we begin to wonder who's truly "crazy" the cultists or Travis, who's slowly slipping away. The film uses a gradual narrative that builds emotion, as if we're trapped in a dark room with these people, and we gradually realize that each of them has their own scars.

One Eyed Girl is a slow-burning Australian psychological thriller that quietly gets under your skin. Directed by Nick Matthews, the film follows Travis, a young psychiatrist who's spiraling after a personal tragedy. Burnt out and guilt-ridden, he crosses paths with Grace, a mysterious woman who invites him to a secluded community led by a charismatic leader, Father Jay. What begins as an escape from his pain turns into something far more dangerous and revealing.

Unlike most thrillers about cults, One Eyed Girl isn't built on shocking twists or violence. It's about the emotional and psychological vulnerability that draws people toward control and belief. Travis isn't naïve; he's broken. The film captures how trauma and loneliness can make even intelligent people crave structure, forgiveness, or something that simply feels like purpose.

Mark Leonard Winter gives a deeply convincing performance as Travis, portraying quiet despair with subtlety and restraint. Tilda Cobham-Hervey, as Grace, brings an unsettling calmness. She's the film's haunting center. Together, their connection feels both tragic and oddly tender.

The cinematography enhances the mood perfectly dry Australian landscapes mirror Travis's emptiness, while the secluded compound feels both peaceful and suffocating. The pacing is deliberate, sometimes almost meditative, which may frustrate viewers looking for a more conventional thriller, but it rewards patience with emotional depth and moral complexity.

By the end, One Eyed Girl leaves you with more questions than answers about faith, redemption, and the fine line between healing and surrender. It's dark, quiet, and deeply human the kind of film that lingers long after the credits roll.