Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, proudly announces the acquisition of VOD rights to the supernatural psychological thriller THE EYE, which will be available to rent/own on North American digital HD internet, cable, and satellite platforms, as well as DVD, starting January 20, 2026.
Starring global Bollywood star — actress Shruti Haasan — THE EYE tells the story of a grieving widow, Diana (Haasan), whose return to a remote island leads to a harrowing choice between reality, myth, and murder. After her husband tragically drowns, Diana returns to the 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 then offered a choice to bring Felix back by ending another life. Grief and isolation cloud her judgment, and she develops a bond with a quiet young boy named Aki. Strange coincidences make Diana question whether the villagers are hiding something or if her own mind is turning against her. Her growing suspicion is intensified by Koraki, 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?
Written by Emily Carlton and directed by Daphne Schmon, THE EYE was produced by Melanie Dicks and executive produced by Yu-Fai Suen and Jess Hines. Featured actors include: Shruti Haasan (‘Diana’), Mark Rowley as (‘Felix’), Anna Savva (‘Fenia’), Linda Marlowe (‘Koraki’), Christos Stergioglou (‘Spiros’), and Elpida Stathatou (‘Erika’).
“THE EYE is a story of love and grief, in the heady atmosphere of 1980s Greece,” said filmmaker Daphne 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,” said actress Shruti 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. Furthermore, this film champions a sustainable way of filmmaking–something the world desperately needs. If we want to continue telling our stories, we must be able to tell them in a manner that is conscious of our impact.”
Freestyle Digital Media negotiated a deal to acquire THE EYE directly with worldwide sales representative Giulia Prenna of Mind the GAP Productions.
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