RodFather Productions has released the trailer for its psychological thriller, “Both Eyes Open.”
Starring Gail Bean and Taye Diggs, the film, written and directed by Ariel Julia Hairston, follows Ally (Bean), a woman who escapes a violent relationship and enters a domestic violence shelter, only to be haunted by vivid hallucinations of her abuser (Tristan Mack Wilds). As unsettling cryptic messages begin to surface, Ally is forced to confront the possibility that her past may not be as distant as she thought.
The trailer features Diggs as a therapist helping Ally overcome her trauma. The cast also includes Joy Brunson, Christie Leverette, Carla Fisher and Michael Oloyede.
We first learned about the project during our interview with Roderick McClure and Joshua Ferrell, the father-son-in-law duo behind RodFather Productions.
McClure, who founded RodFather with the goal of telling compelling stories and championing underrepresented talent, expressed his enthusiasm for the film’s script and its potential to leave a lasting impression.
“I wanted something that had strong intense dialogue, a script that would be entertaining, informative, as well as inspiring,” McClure said. “And so I just felt like this particular script had a combination of all three of those elements.”
“I wanted something that had strong, intense dialogue, a script that would be entertaining, informative, and inspiring,” McClure said. “This script had a combination of all three, and with the right cast, we were able to bring it to life.”
“The film is full of twists and turns you won’t see coming. The director and writer hid so many details that make you think, and it’s one of those films that you’ll want to talk about long after it’s over.”
“There are a lot of things that the director and writer hid in this film that you won’t catch unless you watch it at least two or three times,” Ferrell added.
The film, written and directed by Ariel Julia Hairston, follows Ally (Bean), a woman who escapes a violent relationship and enters a domestic violence shelter, only to be haunted by vivid hallucinations of her abuser. As unsettling cryptic messages begin to surface, Ally is forced to confront the possibility that her past may not be as distant as she thought. Both Eyes Open explores themes of trauma, paranoia, and survival, with the line between reality and illusion becoming increasingly blurred.
Both Eyes Open hits select theaters on January 17. Check out the trailer.
