The Eye

Name: The Eye
Director: David Moreau
Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller
Released: 2008-01-01
Duration: 98 min
Rating: 5.9
Cast: Jessica Alba, Alessandro Nivola, Parker Posey, Chloë Grace Moretz, Rade Šerbedžija

2008Dir. David Moreau1h 38m

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Runtime1h 38m

Released2008

Budget$12M

Box office$58M

DirectorDavid Moreau

About This Movie

The Eye (2008) is an intriguing mix of drama and horror that really plays with the idea of perception and the unseen. Sydney Wells, played by Jessica Alba, experiences a chilling transformation after her cornea transplant. The atmosphere is thick with tension, and the pacing keeps you on edge, blending emotional depth with unsettling supernatural elements. The practical effects used for the ghostly apparitions add a layer of authenticity that sometimes gets lost in more CGI-heavy films. It's fascinating how it dives into themes of loss and trauma, making you question what lies beyond sight. The performances are solid, particularly Alba's portrayal of a woman coming to terms with her newfound vision – and it’s not just the physical sights that haunt her.

Explores themes of perception and lossSolid practical effects enhance the horrorJessica Alba delivers a compelling performance