The plot is pretty straightforward: it follows Sarah, an aspiring actress, as she navigates her currently listless existence, waiting tables at a crappy Hooters knockoff and hanging out with vapid friends, most of whom are also trying to get their break into the movie business. Sarah is relentless, however, and while she at first seems like a milquetoast, when she finally lands an audition, her madness starts to surface. It's fun and also brutal to watch: Sarah is our protagonist but she is also a monster, helped along by this production company whose head tells her, "Dreams require sacrifice - and so do we."
A character study at first, the tension ratchets up as does the gory and body horror - all makeup and practical effects done quite well. Starry Eyes is a grim look at Hollywood and what some people are willing to do to achieve their dreams there - according to this movie, some people are willing to do quite a lot. (Other positive reviews here: at Final Girl and at Roger Ebert, no less!)
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