Starry Eyes

MPI Media Group | Release Date: November 14, 2014

6.5	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 33 Ratings

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ItsMuchMoreFeb 4, 2015

I recently watched Starry Eyes and wow this is one messed up movie. The film is basically about Sarah who is a pretty, disturbed young actress who auditions for a role in a movie but has to literally sell herself to the devil to get to whereI recently watched Starry Eyes and wow this is one messed up movie. The film is basically about Sarah who is a pretty, disturbed young actress who auditions for a role in a movie but has to literally sell herself to the devil to get to where she wants.

The film is worth watching just for the performance of the lead actress Alex Essoe, she does a fantastic job and the supporting actors are good also. The transformation of Sara from her nieve begginings to a her hell bent efforts of stardom and the horrific body alterations is very impressive. I wouldn’t say the movie is a slow burner but it does take a while before it truly becomes a horror movie and when it does there are some scenes which are quite difficult to watch.

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If i was to compare it to a similar type of movie i would say its like RoseMary’s Baby and more recently The House Of The Devil (both of which i think are better then this) just because of the satanic cult elements.

Where this movie fails is in setting up even any loose logic as to why everything is happening. There’s obviously a cult involvement, but there is absolutely no explanation as to what they do, or how they do it.

If your looking for a decent horror movie to watch on the weekend then i would definitely recommend this movie, its disturbing, funny, **** up and quite unsettling. It’s not very original, and initially you might have some trouble getting into it, but it takes a visceral turn that more than makes up for the somewhat shaky foundation set earlier.

If you’re looking for something different, why not check this out?
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WahlbergNov 29, 2014

All I can say is WOW. Starry Eyes is such a great horror film. It's dark and twisted and heart breaking actually. Fresh Story!

It's basically about aspiring actress Sarah Walker who's only focus in life is getting that one movie role thatAll I can say is WOW. Starry Eyes is such a great horror film. It's dark and twisted and heart breaking actually. Fresh Story!

It's basically about aspiring actress Sarah Walker who's only focus in life is getting that one movie role that will put her name in lights and make her a star. But this reminds you that even if somebody is talented and beautiful, it doesn't mean they actually believe it themselves. That is what makes me so mad about her character. She doesn't have faith in herself. And if you don't have faith in yourself then you become a pawn in someone else's game.… Expand

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leaveitApr 17, 2015

This installment of the you-guys-remember-the-80s-and-the-electronic-stuff-right-horror genre, sandwiched betwixt Beyond the Black Rainbow and It Follows, features a guy doing an almost flawless Patrick Bateman impression and a Requiem for aThis installment of the you-guys-remember-the-80s-and-the-electronic-stuff-right-horror genre, sandwiched betwixt Beyond the Black Rainbow and It Follows, features a guy doing an almost flawless Patrick Bateman impression and a Requiem for a Dream downfall ending in exactly the same way.… Expand

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SolInvictaMay 25, 2015

A dark, introspective study on the vile side of human nature and how far someone will go to get what they want. Starry Eyes is a truly disturbing, profound piece of art.

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CaptainHowdyMay 12, 2019

"Starry Eyes" is a surprisingly good slow-burn about ambition and what for some may be the true price of fame. Taking cues from films like Rosemary's Baby without imitating it too directly, the film exploits the psychological despair of"Starry Eyes" is a surprisingly good slow-burn about ambition and what for some may be the true price of fame. Taking cues from films like Rosemary's Baby without imitating it too directly, the film exploits the psychological despair of failure well and balances it out with the body horror. I've watched it twice as of this review, and it stands up to repeat viewings.

Alexandra Essoe is fantastic in the lead role of Sarah, letting her sweetness and naivete transform into viciousness and aggression gradually. The fact that Essoe cites "Possession" as a main inspiration for her performance is hardly surprising. Most of the supporting cast do well also, with few really weak performances to speak of.

On the negative side, "Starry Eyes" could have done a little better in the third act. There is certainly body horror and gore, but in the process the film loses the critique of Hollywood culture it built its foundation on. Why Sarah ends up having to do what she eventually does is sort of understandable, but it's a little klunky in how it plays out.

Bottom line: Definitely worth a watch, especially for horror fans and aspiring actresses.… Expand

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FilipeNetoNov 13, 2018

When I watched this indie horror movie I had very low expectations. I know indie cinema can be incredible or crap. So I've been watching prepared for the worst. However, this movie is neither excellent nor particularly innovative, lookingWhen I watched this indie horror movie I had very low expectations. I know indie cinema can be incredible or crap. So I've been watching prepared for the worst. However, this movie is neither excellent nor particularly innovative, looking like an inspiration over Polanski's "Rosemary's Baby". The film ends up being a huge satire around the highly brutal and competitive environment of the American film industry. The script is based on the ambition and lack of scruples of a young aspiring film star, who is willing to do anything to reach success, managing to get an invitation to audition in a large studio. The sarcastic criticism is present in the way her dreams are chewed and ruined, and in the way the film producer abuses her, forcing her to do things she doesn't want. She ends up selling her own soul... well, probably Hollywood should be a soulless environment also.

The cast is led by Alexandra Essoe, a young actress with some talent and who has done a fairly regular job here. Amanda Fuller was good enough also, with a good supporting work. Maria Olsen was well, sinister enough, but her task was only to add some gloomy atmosphere to the film. The rest of the cast did an average performance, doing what was necessary but without adding much more than that.

The film uses some scenes in which the actress appears half-naked, but I don't think this was bad, or a call to the "sex sells" formula. I think it went well the way it was used. It has some gore also, but it's not too heavy, helping to reinforce the tension.

Not being a brilliant movie, "Starry Eyes" delivers what it promises. It's a film that is within acceptable standards, can create a pleasant tension but doesn't frighten or make us feel afraid. In fact, I think I realized more of a certain criticism of Hollywood than a simple attempt to do horror. It's an average movie, worth watching but not allowing it a second time.… Expand

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IronThroneQueenJul 1, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is seriously a movie to watch and wake up to the reality of what mostly ends up happening in the industry. It may seem unrealistic but, this is just 1 of the many cult related happenings in the industry! #WakeUpAmerica… Expand

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rappM95Jul 19, 2020

A statement on the dangers of Hollywood. Aspiring actors come to chase their dreams, and figuratively will sell their souls for a chance at a leading role. This movie takes that ambition quite literally. Alex Essoe is a good leading woman,A statement on the dangers of Hollywood. Aspiring actors come to chase their dreams, and figuratively will sell their souls for a chance at a leading role. This movie takes that ambition quite literally. Alex Essoe is a good leading woman, but the movie itself takes a bit too long to get going.… Expand

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