Review by Gary Tooze

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• Commentary with writer-director Nick Matthews, writer-actor Craig Behenna and Producer David Ngo

• Making of Production Featurettes (4:18, 2:45, 3:08, 4:05, 3:12)

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Description: Travis, a young psychiatrist, is haunted by the suicide of one of his patients. On the brink of a nervous breakdown, Travis meets Grace, a representative of a secret church that promises salvation to even the most troubled of its members. Intrigued by both the alluring Grace and the possibility of redemption, Travis joins the church and meets its leader, the charismatic Father Jay. At first skeptical, Travis eventually is indoctrinated into the church's sometimes radical practices and becomes a believer in the utopian world Father Jay promises to provide. But when a series of tragedies befalls Father Jay and his flock, Travis and his fellow members' trust is shaken to its core. Now Travis must decide if his loyalty truly lies with Father Jay, the ever-elusive Grace, or himself. Featuring standout performances from each member of its talented cast, ONE EYED GIRL is a dark thriller filled with tension and dread that will haunt you long after the final frame.

 

 

The Film:

Excerpt from Movie Buzzers located HERE

Image :    NOTE: The below Blu-ray captures were taken directly from the Blu-ray disc.

One Eyed Girl - an Australian Indie film - comes to Blu-ray from Dark Sky Films. This is a single-layered transfer and looks modest but, presumably, authentic to the original theatrical appearance. Contrast can be a bit wanting but there is depth and strong detail in the close-ups. It's in around the 2.4:1 aspect ratio and the 1080P provides a clean and consistent viewing. None of the darker scenes show digital noise and I really had no issues with the visuals other than they looked a bit below standard - more reflecting the production than the Blu-ray transfer.

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Dark Sky use a DTS-HD Master 5.1 at 1874 kbps (16-bit) of the option of a, similarly robust, stereo track via linear PCM. There are some effects and they come across with intended aggression or surprise separation when called upon. The score is by Michael Darren (who has done mostly TV, short and documentary work to date and is also a co-producer on the film) and I loved it. Contemplative and beautiful music supporting the film gracefully yet able to infuse tension in the latter stages. Bravo. There are optional English subtitles for those who may find the Aussie accents a bit heavy - I didn't. My Oppo has identified it as being a region 'A'-locked Blu-ray disc.

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BOTTOM LINE:
Wow - I really enjoyed this - I was very keen on the topic as I was reminded me of Martha Marcy May Marlene - which I loved! Seems it wasn't really like that although had plenty of elements of the communal indoctrination (avoiding the 'taboo' word 'cult'.) It's a fascinating piece of cinema and show much promise for the filmmakers - I found it a very effective psychological thriller. The Dark Sky Blu-ray has significant value with the impressive, modest-budgeted, film, the commentary and 'making of' input from the cast etc. Yes, this BD package is certainly recommended! 

Gary Tooze

December 3rd, 2015