‘The Eye’ starring Shruti Haasan to open 5th Wench Film Festival
The British psychological thriller ‘The Eye’ starring Shruti Haasan, is set to have its India premiere as the opening feature of the 5th Wench Film Festival
- MUMBAI — The British psychological thriller ‘The Eye’. which stars Shruti
Haasan, is set to have its India premiere as the opening feature of the 5th
Wench Film Festival, founded by Sapna Bhavnani.
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- The film festival is dedicated to horror, sci-fi, and
fantasy films, and will be held from February 27 to March 2, 2025.
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- The film marks Shruti’s international debut as a leading
lady, and is directed by Daphne Schmon. ‘The Eye’ tells the haunting story of
Diana (played by Shruti Haasan), who journeys to the remote island where her
husband Felix (Mark Rowley) drowned, seeking closure by scattering his ashes.
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- However, her grief soon turns to intrigue when she learns
of the mysterious ‘Evil Eye’ ritual, an ancient practice that might bring Felix
back but demands a dark and unsettling sacrifice. The film has been shot in
Athens and Corfu.
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- Talking about the film’s Indian premiere, Shruti Haasan
shared, “Psychological thrillers have always been a genre that fascinates me.
To be part of a story that dives deep into human emotions, grief, and the
supernatural is incredibly exciting. Besides the fact that the film has a
riveting storyline and top-notch production quality, 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”.
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- “Furthermore, this film champions a sustainable way of
filmmaking, something that 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”, she added.
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- Director Daphne Schmon said, “‘The Eye’ is both a love
letter to Corfu, the island where my family is from, and an exploration of the
dark psychological impulses surrounding grief. The story demanded an actor who
could embody its emotional depth and complexity, and Shruti Haasan was the
perfect fit. Her ability to navigate Diana’s grief, paranoia, and resilience
with such authenticity is truly remarkable. It was only an artist of Shruti’s
calibre who could do justice to this role, and she has delivered a stellar
performance that will leave a lasting impact”.
