Eyes in the Dark
| Eyes in the Dark | |
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 Promotional poster | |
| Directed by | Bjorn Anderson |
| Written by | Bjorn Anderson |
| Produced by | Bjorn Anderson |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Joseph Cole |
| Edited by | Robyn Scaringi |
| Music by | S.Y.F.T. |
Production company | Emerald City Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 78 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Eyes in the Dark is a 2010 American horror film written and directed by Bjorn Anderson. It is filmed in the "found footage" style.[1]
Plot
The movie follows seven college students as they take a weekend trip to a lodge in the Cascade Mountains. As they film themselves for their video blog, they record some strange occurrences. The students and the lodge's caretaker come across a mysterious cave with unusual markings. They soon become hunted by an unknown creature with glowing red eyes.
Cast
- Wayne Bastrup as Josh Adams
- Melissa Goad as Lacy Meyers
- John Symonds as Dean McClaren
- Maureen Francisco as Heather Conroy
- Telisa Steen as Stephanie Miller
- Melinda Ausserer as Allison Stevens
- Jason Robison as John Smith
- Paul Eenhoorn as Anders
- Ernie Joseph as Dr. Steven Monteray
- Charlie Sims as Dr. Wesley Mason
Production
Director Bjorn Anderson developed the idea for the film after having a nightmare. He cited Cloverfield and The Blair Witch Project as influences on his decision to shoot the film in a similar first-person, found-footage style.[2]
Production
Director Bjorn Anderson developed the idea for the film after having a nightmare. He cited Cloverfield and The Blair Witch Project as influences on his decision to shoot the film in a similar first-person, found-footage style.[2]
In 2007, while completing Warrior's End, Anderson pitched Eyes in the Dark to producers Joseph Cole and Mike Ash. Principal photography took place during the summer of 2008, with additional scenes filmed later.[3]
Release
The film had its world premiere on April 25, 2010 at the Alabama International Film Festival.[4][5] In 2010, it was also an official selection for Seattle's True Independent Film Festival, Fright Night Film Fest, Local Sightings, and Killer Film Fest.[5] The movie was released on DVD through Amazon.com on March 21, 2011.[6]
Reception
Viewings of the trailer for Eyes in the Dark created curiosity for what the red eyes are.[7] After attending an early, private screening, movie reviewer Jeff Walls said that he "enjoyed the film" and it "was edited together really well."[1] Just before the DVD release, Reviewer Hal C. F. Astell describes the movie as "astounding" in comparison to big budget movies like Avatar. He goes on to say, "it's refreshing to see such a carefully crafted micro-budget film."[8]
References
- 1 2 "Local Filmmakers Debut Their Horror Flick". Seattle Post Intelligencer. November 5, 2009. Archived from the original on June 10, 2010. Retrieved April 7, 2010.
- 1 2 "Dreams From the Dark". Undead Backbrain. February 23, 2010. Archived from the original on April 11, 2010. Retrieved April 22, 2010.
- ↑ "An Eye for Directing". The Issaquah Press. February 2, 2010.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Festival Films". Alabama International Film Festival. April 2010. Archived from the original on July 24, 2011. Retrieved April 26, 2010.
- 1 2 "Northwest Filmmaker Has World Premiere In The Southeast". FirstFright.com. April 25, 2010. Archived from the original on August 8, 2010. Retrieved April 26, 2010.
- ↑ "Eyes in the Dark: Movies & TV". Amazon. March 21, 2011. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
- ↑ "What Are the Eyes in the Dark Staring Back at You?". Dread Central. March 6, 2010.
- ↑ "Apocalypse Later: Eyes in the Dark (2010)". Apocalypse Later. January 28, 2011. Archived from the original on May 15, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
External links
- Official website
- Eyes in the Dark at IMDb
- Film director with Island ties premieres independent movie Mercer Island Reporter article