Eye of God

Eye of God

A small, peaceful, God-fearing town. But tonight, it's not God they have to fear.

R 1997 · 83 min · ★ 5.9 · Drama, Thriller, Crime, Mystery

A small Oklahoma town is stripped of its innocence when one of its boys turns up mute and bloodied by the lakeside. Unable to tell his story, the local sheriff embarks on a quest to uncover the roots of a gruesome crime. He's led to Ainsley DuPree and her new husband, Jack, a man whose interest in family may very well outweigh his morals.

Directed by Tim Blake Nelson · Written by Tim Blake Nelson

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