The Eyes of My Mother
dir. Nicolas Pesce · 2016
Feature
Psychological Horror
Mood
Dark / Tense
Look
stark black-and-white cinematography, evoking a haunting, dreamlike quality
Structure
nonlinear, with a focus on character psychology and emotional depth
Plot
A young, lonely woman is consumed by her deepest and darkest desires after tragedy strikes her quiet country life.
Why watch
"The Eyes of My Mother" is a chilling exploration of grief and obsession, where the boundaries of sanity blur against a backdrop of stark, haunting imagery. This film invites viewers into a world where the grotesque intertwines with the mundane, leaving an indelible mark on the psyche.
Cultural context
exploration of grief and traumacommentary on isolation in rural Americathe intersection of beauty and horrorfeminist perspectives on monstrosity