One Eyed Girl

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.

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.

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.

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..

If you're open to a film that isn't exactly easy-going, but is ready to dive deep into the human psyche and fragility, I think it's worth a try. However, if you're looking for something light-hearted or full-on thrilling, this film might feel a bit too "slow" or tense.

But there are also weaknesses that make it to the fullest extent.