The Eye
Seen it?2008 | 98 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 22% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
Violinist Sydney Wells was accidentally blinded by her sister Helen when she was five years old. She submits to a cornea transplantation, and while recovering from the operation, she realizes that she is seeing dead people.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
22% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$58 million worldwide on a $12 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 101K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Moreau, Xavier Palud
- Jessica AlbaSydney Wells
- Alessandro NivolaDr. Paul Faulkner
- Parker PoseyHelen Wells
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