Directors: Kevin Kolsch, Dennis Widmyer
Starring: Alex Essoe, Amanda Fuller, Noah Segan
My Rating: Liked It
Out of the horror movies I've seen from 2014 so far, Starry Eyes is easily in the top tier. It's about an aspiring actress who is working a shitty job while auditioning for parts in movies. She lands a horror movie audition that will change her life for better and worse.
It's easy to tell that this film is competently made by all parties involved. The filming is consistent, plus the lead, Alex Essoe, gives a star worthy performance. This movie isn't "boo!" scary; It's fucked-up scary. Starry Eyes is an independent gem. Don't miss it.
Semi-Spoilers
You know the saying, "I sold my soul to the devil." It's usually in reference to getting famous. That's precisely what this movie is portraying, in an absurdly literally fashion. It's saying that people become famous at a price; they lose their friends and practically become a different person. The film slowly amps up to a pretty fantastic final third that horror lovers are sure to adore.
And I loved her being reborn at the end! She was on a deathly downfall, then she cuts ties (and by cuts ties I mean she fucking kills them) with all of her "friends" who were weighing her down, becomes reborn, and turns into this beautiful new person/actress.