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 mode…
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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
Adult Viewer Insight
Parental Guidance
Is Yellow Eyes (2026) Safe for Kids?
Yellow Eyes is an unrated independent horror film with supernatural horror content typical of the possession subgenre. Expect jump scares, disturbing imagery involving the cursed artifact, and sustained tension. The film reportedly avoids the more graphic extremes of the genre -- no extended torture, no sexual violence -- but the psychological horror of a couple trapped with an ancient evil will be intense for younger viewers. There may be some strong language and brief violence. Best suited for horror fans 15 and up. Parents should know the film draws on traditional supernatural horror tropes (cursed objects, rural isolation, ancient evil) without the nihilistic cruelty that marks some modern horror.
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