Starry Eyes

A hopeful young starlet with starry eyes uncovers the ominous origins of the Hollywood elite and enters into a deadly agreement in exchange for fame and fortune.

Introduction

How far would you go for ultimate stardom? You’d think Pearl already went over and beyond, but she doesn’t even compare to what Sarah does in this supernatural horror flick. Directed by Kevin Kölsch and Dennis Widmyer.

“Aspiring actress Sarah Walker makes a pact with a sinister Hollywood cult in exchange for fame. The deal causes her body to rot and her mind to unravel, culminating in a series of horrific murders to complete her ritualistic transformation. Ultimately, she is reborn as a glamorous star, having sacrificed her humanity for stardom.”

Characters

Alex Essoe (as Sarah) delivered a bloody good performance (pun intended). From being the friendly goal oriented girl next door chick to ultimately grabbing her dreams by the balls. Her slow but satisfying blossoming was dreamlike—and the way her personality slowly change was very well thought out. She starred in a number of horror films as well.

Unnerving Music

I’d say the music and sound effects played a major role in instilling fear and terror in the hearts of the viewers. The twinkling sounds in the music score was enchanting, yet at the same time it felt like there’s a pair of bright yellow starry eyes glaring at me from the shadows.

The soundtrack for the 2014 horror film Starry Eyes was composed by Jonathan Snipes and was released by Waxwork Records in 2015. The 100% analog synth score is available on vinyl and digital formats and features 13 tracks, including a special extended dance mix for the end credits.

Blo0dy Good Effects

PRACTICAL EFFECTS REIGN SUPREME!
Even though the movie dwelt on the supernatural, they veered away from using CGI. Even towards the final act when I was sure they’d show some cheap sh!tty SFX, they didn’t, and that made me love this more. Unlike what Strange Frequencies did, it just ruined everything.

All Kinds of Horror

Starry Eyes was able to blend Cult Horror, Slasher Horror, Body Horror and Surreal Horror into one magnificent horrific entity. It never felt like “too much” the amount of each was enough.

Final Thoughts

Starry Eyes is one of the best representation of cult horror. Starry Eyes stands out with its use of practical effects and doesn’t shy away from showing a bit of blo0dy gore and some nudity, all of which was done tastefully. Highly recommended.