"The Eye" Trailer – Bollywood Star Shruti Haasan Channels ‘Pet Sematary’ in Supernatural Thriller

Death isn’t always the end of the story in the trailer The Eye.

Not to be confused with the Asian horror favorite of the same name (or its Jessica Alba-starring American remake), this British film looks like a new twist on the Pet Sematary mythos.

The supernatural psychological thriller will be released on Digital and DVD on January 20 via Freestyle Digital Media.

Bollywood star Shruti Haasan (Salaar) plays Diana, a grieving widow whose husband tragically drowned. She returns to the remote island where they once stayed, seeking closure but finding something far more unsettling.

The locals speak of a twisted form of the Evil Eye, a curse unique to the island that demands a soul for a soul. Diana is offered a choice to bring her husband back by ending another life.

As grief and isolation cloud her judgment, strange coincidences make Diana question whether the villagers are hiding something or if her own mind is turning against her. Her suspicion is intensified by a cryptic village elder whose warnings blur the line between superstition and truth.

With reality slipping and the island’s secrets tightening around her, Diana must face the most devastating question of all: how far would you go to bring back the one you love?

Mark Rowley (“The Last Kingdom”) also stars along with Linda Marlowe (Hellraiser: Deader), Anna Savva, Christos Stergioglou (Dogtooth), and Elpida Stathatou.

Daphne Schmon makes her feature directorial debut from a script by Emily Carlton.

“The Eye is a story of love and grief, in the heady atmosphere of 1980s Greece,” said Schmon. “We wanted to explore that disorienting space where grief blurs into fear, where the mind searches for meaning in shadows. In the end, the film reminds us that the hardest truth is also the most liberating one: peace begins only when we stop looking outward for someone to blame and finally turn inward to heal.”

“The psychological thriller genre always fascinates me,” added Haasan. “To be part of a story that dives deep into human emotions, grief, and the supernatural is incredibly exciting. What makes this project even more special is that it was created under an all-women-led production house, which aligns with my passion for supporting women in the film industry.”

Beyond the emotional and supernatural elements, The Eye promises striking visuals and a haunting score that accentuates the island’s eerie atmosphere. Cinematographer Sophie Smith captures the isolation and beauty of the landscape, making the island itself a character that adds tension and depth to Diana’s journey.

Critics who have previewed the trailer note the film’s ability to balance suspense with emotional depth. Rather than relying solely on jump scares, the narrative explores the psychological impact of grief, guilt, and longing, which gives The Eye a resonance that lingers after the credits roll.

For fans of character-driven thrillers, the interplay between Diana and the villagers highlights the moral complexity of revenge and resurrection. Each choice Diana faces is loaded with consequences, making the audience constantly question what they would do in her place. This moral ambiguity is one of the film’s strongest hooks.

The Eye also marks a significant step for emerging British cinema, blending international talent and storytelling techniques. By placing a Bollywood star like Shruti Haasan in a Greek-inspired setting, the film bridges cultural narratives while maintaining a universally relatable theme: the pain of losing someone you love and the dangerous temptation of undoing fate.

Ultimately, The Eye is more than just a supernatural thriller. It is a meditation on love, loss, and the human desire to control the uncontrollable. As Diana confronts both the island’s supernatural forces and her own inner demons, audiences are reminded that true courage lies in facing grief, not escaping it.

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