In Your Eyes (2014 film)
Two strangers share a telepathic bond across the country.
In Your Eyes is a 2014 American independent paranormal romance film directed by Brin Hill and written by Joss Whedon. It is the third feature by Bellwether Pictures, following 'Much Ado About Nothing' (2012) and 'The Cabin in the Woods' (2012, though distributed later), and was self-distributed online immediately after its world premiere at the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival, bypassing traditional theatrical distribution.
Quick Facts
- Director
- Brin Hill
- Producer
- Kai Cole / Michael Roiff
- Writer
- Joss Whedon
- Starring
- Zoe Kazan / Michael Stahl-David / Nikki Reed / Steve Harris / Mark Feuerstein
- Music
- Tony Morales
- Cinematography
- Elisha Christian
- Editing
- Steven Pilgrim
- Studio
- Bellwether Pictures / Night & Day Pictures
- Released
- 20 April 2014
- Runtime
- 108 minutes
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
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Lore & Background
The film follows Dylan and Rebecca, who live on opposite sides of the country but are able to sense what the other is feeling. As children, a sledding accident in New Hampshire causes Dylan in New Mexico to be thrown from his desk, establishing their connection. Twenty years later, Rebecca is married to a doctor, while Dylan has just been released from prison. They discover they can hear each other's thoughts, see through each other's eyes, and feel each other's sensations. Their growing bond leads to complications: Rebecca is institutionalized by her husband, and Dylan loses his job and is menaced by criminal acquaintances. Dylan violates parole to travel to New Hampshire, guides Rebecca's escape from the mental institution, and they finally meet in person in a boxcar.
Reader's Guide
In Your Eyes represents an early experiment in direct-to-consumer film distribution, bypassing theaters entirely after its Tribeca premiere. Written by Joss Whedon in the early 1990s and rewritten over two decades, the film explores themes of connection in modern society. Principal photography took place in New Hampshire and Los Angeles, with the crew chasing snow across multiple states. The score, composed by Tony Morales, blends strings, piano, and electronic music. Critical reception was mixed: Rotten Tomatoes reported 61% positive reviews. Some critics praised the film's humor and tenderness, while others found its setup a sentimental teenage fantasy. The film was released on DVD on February 10, 2015.
Did You Know?
- Abigail Spencer was originally set to play the lead, but the role was later given to Zoe Kazan.
- The film was self-distributed online immediately after its Tribeca Film Festival premiere, with no theatrical release.
- Principal photography began in early 2013 in New Hampshire, and the crew moved north chasing snow.
- The score was recorded at Emoto Studios in 2013 and released digitally on June 10, 2014.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who made In Your Eyes (2014)?
Brin Hill directed the film and Joss Whedon wrote the screenplay. It was produced by Bellwether Pictures as their third feature-length project.
What is the telepathic premise of In Your Eyes (2014)?
The story follows two strangers who form a shared psychic link that lets them feel each other's thoughts and sensations while living on opposite sides of the country.
How does In Your Eyes (2014) end?
The narrative resolves around the two bonded characters confronting whether their telepathic connection can become a real-world relationship despite the physical distance separating them.
Why is In Your Eyes (2014) notable among telepathy films?
Instead of a conventional theatrical rollout, the film was self-distributed online immediately after its 2014 Tribeca Film Festival world premiere. This made it an early indie telepathy story available for instant digital viewing.
Where is In Your Eyes (2014) set?
The action takes place in two U.S. locations—New Mexico and New Hampshire—underscoring the geographic gap between the two telepathically linked characters.
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