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Both Eyes Open (2025)
Directed by Ariel Julia Hairston
Quick Hit
Both Eyes Open leans into tension and unpredictability, delivering a solid genre hit.
Full Take
Both Eyes Open builds atmosphere with a steady hand, mixing suspense and character pressure into something that keeps you locked in. It’s not reinventing the genre, but it delivers enough intensity and style to make it worth your time.
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Mar 27, 2026Last updated
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I actually agree with this take. It’s not perfect but it definitely delivers in key moments.
There’s a lot to like here, but also a lot that holds it back from being great.
solid 👍
This didn’t really land for me overall, but I can see why some people like it.
Not perfect but had some solid moments.
I actually agree with this take. It’s not perfect but it definitely delivers in key moments.
solid 👍
There’s a lot to like here, but also a lot that holds it back from being great.
Kinda mixed but I get the appeal.
Kinda mixed but I get the appeal.
This didn’t really land for me overall, but I can see why some people like it.
Kinda mixed but I get the appeal.
🔥 fire
some heat some drag
🔥 fire
I actually agree with this take. It’s not perfect but it definitely delivers in key moments.
wtf 😳
Not perfect but had some solid moments.