Dead Eyes (2026)
Story overview
Dead Eyes is a 2026 Australian horror film directed by Richard E. Williams. Following the death of his sister, Sean and his friends journey into a remote forest to find his missing father. Their search leads them to uncover his dark secrets, where grief becomes a bridge connecting the living and the dead, creating a supernatural and unsettling atmosphere.
Parent Guide
A supernatural horror film exploring grief, family secrets, and the boundary between life and death through frightening forest settings and disturbing revelations.
Content breakdown
Characters face peril in a remote forest setting with implied threats and dangerous situations. Some tense chase sequences and confrontations with supernatural elements. No graphic violence shown directly.
Strong horror elements including eerie forest settings, supernatural occurrences, disturbing imagery related to death and grief, and psychological tension. The premise of grief connecting living and dead creates unsettling atmosphere.
May include some mild profanity related to tense situations. No excessive or aggressive language expected based on typical horror genre conventions.
No sexual content or nudity expected. Focus is on horror and emotional themes rather than romantic or sexual elements.
No substance use shown or implied. Characters are focused on their search mission in the forest.
High emotional intensity around themes of grief, loss, family betrayal, and supernatural fear. Characters experience significant distress dealing with death and dark secrets.
Parent tips
This horror film deals with themes of grief, loss, and supernatural elements. It contains frightening scenes set in a remote forest with dark secrets and disturbing imagery. The emotional intensity around death and family secrets may be challenging for younger viewers. Consider the child's sensitivity to horror themes and ability to handle suspenseful, eerie atmospheres before viewing.
Parent chat guide
Parent follow-up questions
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- What did you think about the forest setting?
- How did the characters feel when they were looking for Sean's dad?
- What would you do if you felt scared like the characters did?
- How does the film show grief affecting the characters differently?
- What do you think about the idea of grief connecting the living and dead?
- How might the characters have handled their situation better?
- Analyze how the film uses horror elements to explore themes of grief and family secrets.
- Discuss the ethical implications of uncovering someone's dark secrets.
- How does the setting contribute to the film's emotional impact and themes?
Where to watch
Streaming availability has not been announced yet.