One Eyed Girl
- 2013
- 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
5.8K
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A young psychiatrist is haunted by the suicide of a patient and hovers on the verge of a breakdown. He meets an attractive representative of a secret church that promises salvation to its me... Read allA young psychiatrist is haunted by the suicide of a patient and hovers on the verge of a breakdown. He meets an attractive representative of a secret church that promises salvation to its members.A young psychiatrist is haunted by the suicide of a patient and hovers on the verge of a breakdown. He meets an attractive representative of a secret church that promises salvation to its members.
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- Awards
- 2 wins & 1 nomination total
Kate Cheel
- Rachel
- (as Katy Cheel)
Adom Carter
- Train Commuter
- (as Adom Kartor)
Adrian Gruszka
- Commuter
- (uncredited)
Emily McMahon
- Commuter
- (uncredited)
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The Emotional Journey
No matter how you approach it, this movie is ultimately about the search for meaning after trauma and how easily that search can lead us into darkness or, if we're lucky, toward redemption
If you watch it with empathy, the story becomes about two damaged souls Travis and Grace seeking connection. Both are trying to heal in their own way. Grace's faith and Travis's skepticism clash, but they also reflect each other's longing for understanding. The ending, seen from this view, feels tragic but compassionate like two people finally seeing the truth, even if it destroys them.
If you watch it with empathy, the story becomes about two damaged souls Travis and Grace seeking connection. Both are trying to heal in their own way. Grace's faith and Travis's skepticism clash, but they also reflect each other's longing for understanding. The ending, seen from this view, feels tragic but compassionate like two people finally seeing the truth, even if it destroys them.
Hits hard
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..
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..
It is heavy
One Eyed Girl is not an easy film to watch. It is heavy, uncomfortable, and at times distressingly real in its portrayal of trauma and emotional manipulation. But it is also a film of great sensitivity, psychological depth, and moral complexity. It asks hard questions about mental health, belief systems, and the longing for redemption in a fractured world.
While it won't appeal to audiences looking for action or traditional horror, those interested in psychological character studies and understated cult dramas will find a lot to appreciate. It's a film that lingers long after the credits roll, not because of any shocking twist, but because it dares to sit in the quiet, painful spaces most stories avoid.
While it won't appeal to audiences looking for action or traditional horror, those interested in psychological character studies and understated cult dramas will find a lot to appreciate. It's a film that lingers long after the credits roll, not because of any shocking twist, but because it dares to sit in the quiet, painful spaces most stories avoid.
Human fragility
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.
Explores the fragile
One Eyed Girl is a slow-burn thriller that rewards patient viewers with a haunting psychological exploration of loss, vulnerability, and the search for meaning. It's not always easy to watch, but it lingers long after the credits roll.
Highly recommended for fans of character-driven thrillers with a psychological and philosophical edge.
Highly recommended for fans of character-driven thrillers with a psychological and philosophical edge.
Did you know
- TriviaThe use of The Humming chorus from Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini is a reference to Jennifer 8 that utilized the same track. The 90s Bruce Robinson thriller is a favorite of co-writers Nick Remy Matthews and Craig Behenna.
- SoundtracksPretty Little Girl Of Mine
Written by The Yearlings
Performed by Chris Parkinson, Robyn Chalklin, Michael Darren, Naomi Tillett, Michael Green
Details
Box office
- Budget
- A$1,100,000 (estimated)
- Runtime
- 1h 42m(102 min)
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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