The Eyes is a short film that is written and directed by Mike Timm. The Eyes employs science fiction and horror to create its story, as well as a healthy amount of pus for some horrific gross out moments.

On the night of a meteor shower, a man spends the evening digging around in the dirt and really steps in it — the mud, that is. Unbeknownst to him, lurking in this mud pool is a creature that catches a ride home with him. The man tries to rid his home of the creature, but he soon finds that it is not alone.

Set to a score which used synth music and guitar-heavy interludes, The Eyes starts and ends on great musical notes, and prepared me for the otherworldly beings to come. The premise and spirit of The Eyes reminded me of something that would be chosen for a Tales From The Crypt episode. That is not to say that The Eyes looks “made-for-TV”, on the contrary, in fact the shadowy cinematography of the film was integral to establishing the eerie atmosphere, as well as the dark nature of the central character.

In Tales From The Crypt fashion, The Eyes seemingly put practical effects methods to use in depicting its alien creatures and gross out horror; the film oozed with slime and dripped with pus. One might feel the need to wash their hands after watching The Eyes, which burst with creature feature goodness.

With nary a word spoken and with only the alien creatures as his co-stars, actor Ace Marrero carried the story of The Eyes with a relatable air. This sci-fi horror weaves in notes of dark humor which I much enjoyed — as the “protagonist” rids himself of one annoying creature, he must then face a creature that can actually fight him back. Scenes in The Eyes may have often cut away from the action, but I was okay with using my imagination and I believe it is still well worth a watch.