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EYE FOR AN EYE

2025 • US HMDB
July 3, 2025

Anna, grieving the sudden death of her parents, relocates from New York to a small Florida town to live with the grandmother she has never met. Isolated, vulnerable, and in need of friends, she finds brief solace in the company of two local teens. But when she becomes complicit to their unforgivable act of violence, she finds herself ensnared by Mr. Sandman – the twisted soul of a tormented child who haunts bullies’ dreams before feasting on their eyeballs when they finally wake - Anna must right her wrong before becoming a victim of this gruesome curse.

Directors

Colin Tilley Colin Tilley

Cast

Whitney Peak as Anna

Whitney Peak

Anna

 Golda Rosheuvel as Patti

Golda Rosheuvel

Patti

 Finn Bennett as Shawn

Finn Bennett

Shawn

 Laken Giles as Julie Cross

Laken Giles

Julie Cross

 S. Epatha Merkerson as May

S. Epatha Merkerson

May

 Carson Minniear as Conner

Carson Minniear

Conner

 Wynn Reichert as Host

Wynn Reichert

Host

 Ben Bladon as Sandman

Ben Bladon

Sandman

Oliver J Green

Vincent

 Zariah Boyles as Young Anna

Zariah Boyles

Young Anna

 Jessica A'Zora as Anna's Mom

Jessica A'Zora

Anna's Mom

 Michika McClinton as Young May

Michika McClinton

Young May

 Natalie Cline as Young Patti

Natalie Cline

Young Patti

Elisa Victoria

Cashier
Horror

Comments

Crew
Production: Elisa Victoria (Executive Producer) — Susan Kirr (Executive Producer) — David Darby (Executive Producer) — Rachael Fung (Producer) — Lauren Shelton (Executive Producer) — Theresa Steele Page (Producer) — Nate Kamiya (Producer) — Tim Headington (Producer)
Music: Tim Williams (Original Music Composer)
Cinematography: Rob Leitzell (Director of Photography)

COMMUNITY REVIEWS (1)

pnyboyc

7 /10

This horror entry trades traditional tropes for a localized, unsettling atmosphere. Here is a breakdown of why it belongs in your collection:

​Pacing & Dynamic: The film utilizes a slow-burn start to emphasize the friction between Anna and her grandmother, May. The initial "off" chemistry effectively mirrors their deep generational divide.

​The Entity: It redefines the Sandman, stripping away the folklore we know to present him as a specific, haunting fixture of Porterville.

​Verdict: While it lacks the flashy hallmarks of a cult classic, its grounded approach to regional horror makes it a solid addition for enthusiasts.

​Score Breakdown ​Atmosphere: 8/10 ​Lore Innovation: 9/10 ​Pacing: 6/10

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