Review of The Eyes of My Mother (2016) by Thequietgamer — 07 Oct 2017

A movie that does more to haunt your heart than your dreams. It's well-known that one thing no human can do without is companionship. At least not without serious damage to the psyche. That is really the core theme of the movie. We are witnessing the effects solitude can have on a person. Following a dark, gruesome tragedy a young girl finds herself without anyone to teach her how to live and make something of herself in the world. Born into isolation with no one to guide her, she is left to follow a tragic path into madness. It's an incredibly sad movie. You feel for the protagonist no matter how deranged seclusion has made her. It's a parable about the effects of parental neglect. As we watch Francisca's life progress we are treated to plenty of disturbing moments that are born out of the character's loneliness. It's dark, violent, and even a little gross, but the horror element doesn't come from the visual, aural, or even psychological aspects of the film. No, this is the kind of movie that bypasses all of the and goes straight for your heart and soul. It effects your humanity. I guess you could say it freaks your emotions more than your physical being. It's got a surprising ability to tug at your heartstrings. So while this may not keep you up at night, it will still stick with you after the credits have rolled. That's worth something no matter how unconventional.

A strange, dark, and melancholy little slice of horror. It stands as one of those more artistic experiments in the genre. One with mostly positive results. As always with these types of films, it's not going to be for everyone. Yet, for those who like to explore all venues of the genre outside of the ones filled with big chills and jump scares, there's something here that will get under your skin and nestle it's cold body against your heart.