IMDb 5.1 2014 HD

The Eidolon State

The Eidolon State

2014
Horror Thriller
20 min NR USA
6 / 10
5.1 IMDB

Josh has been experiencing reoccurring dreams of a tall, faceless being stalking him. As the dreams become more constant, he confides in his friend to help understand why…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Dion Cavallaro / Paul Evans Thomas
Starring
Paul Evans Thomas / Sarah Pike / Charlie Bleby / Lisa Bleby

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

unsettling mysterious tense psychological atmospheric intriguing frustrating disturbing surreal slow-burn ambiguous

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Apr 21, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

While "The Eidolon State" attempts to delve into the unsettling nature of recurring dreams and psychological torment, it doesn't quite achieve its ambitious goals. Paul Evans Thomas does his best to embody Josh's mounting fear, but the script…

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Arthur Finch
Apr 21, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

The core concept of "The Eidolon State" – a man haunted by a faceless figure in his dreams – is undeniably intriguing. Paul Evans Thomas gives a committed performance, striving to convey the psychological toll of these persistent…

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 21, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

"The Eidolon State" is a masterclass in cultivating atmospheric dread. Paul Evans Thomas delivers a nuanced performance as Josh, expertly charting his character’s increasing anxiety and confusion as the spectral visions intensify. The direction crafts a palpable sense…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 21, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

Despite a premise ripe with potential for chilling psychological horror, "The Eidolon State" struggles to fully capitalise. Paul Evans Thomas attempts to carry the weight of Josh's escalating nightmares, but the execution feels somewhat hollow. The film’s tone…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 21, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Paul Evans Thomas anchors "The Eidolon State" with a performance that effectively conveys a growing sense of dread. His descent into the unsettling world of his recurring dreams is palpable, drawing the viewer into his psychological turmoil. The…

FAQs

The title "The Eidolon State" likely alludes to the concept of an eidolon, which can refer to a phantom, an apparition, or a spectral image. This directly connects to the film's central premise of Josh experiencing recurring dreams of a stalking, faceless being. The 'state' could refer to his mental condition or the dream world itself.