Yellow Eyes (2026)

Our Verdict on Yellow Eyes (2026)

Yellow Eyes is a 2026 independent supernatural horror film from director Jesse Korman that arrived on Screambox in August 2026 with little fanfare but a clear sense of what kind of movie it wants to be: an old-fashioned possession-and-curse story shot through with the gritty, DIY texture of the modern indie horror scene. Produced by mumblecore veteran Joe Swanberg and written by Mickey Solis, it stars Nena Martins and Michael Kunicki as Julia and Brad, a young couple whose lives unravel after they inherit a remote New England property that turns out to be home to an ancient, cursed artifact. At 86 minutes, the film moves briskly and wears its influences on its sleeve without descending into pastiche. The score, featuring contributions from Korman's own mathcore band The Number Twelve Looks Like You, gives the film a jagged, contemporary energy that distinguishes it from the orchestral grandiosity of studio horror. Critics noted the film's willingness to avoid standard exorcism cliches -- no Latin chanting, no victims tied to bedposts -- in favor of a darker, character-driven approach.

Woke Tropes & Content Analysis

Formula: Weighted Score = Severity × Authenticity Multiplier × Centrality Multiplier

🔴 Woke Tropes

Trope	Severity	Authenticity	Centrality	Score
General Woke Element (Diverse Ensemble Casting)	1	Low	Low	0.06
TOTAL WOKE				0.1

🟢 Traditional Tropes

Trope	Severity	Authenticity	Centrality	Score
Objective Good vs. Evil	3	High	High	3.15
Defense of the Innocent	3	High	Moderate	1.8
Heterosexual Romance as Organizing Principle	2	High	High	2.1
Respect for rural working-class life	1	Moderate	Low	0.12
Family Loyalty	2	Moderate	Low	0.24
TOTAL TRADITIONAL				7.4

Score Margin: +7.35 TRAD

Content Breakdown

Is Yellow Eyes (2026) Safe for Kids?