Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- eerie
- tense
- foreboding
- late night horror
- supernatural thriller night
What critics said
Critics broadly viewed the film as a predictable and insufficiently original supernatural thriller, with Jessica Alba’s performance receiving particular criticism despite some effective visual contrasts.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Sydney’s cornea transplant gives her access to strange visions connected to the eye donor and the afterlife.
The cornea operation and recovery process directly trigger Sydney’s paranormal experiences and search for answers.
Sydney has been blind since childhood, and her changing eyesight determines how she understands the visions and the world around her.
Sydney and Dr. Paul Faulkner investigate the identity of the cornea donor to understand the visions.
Films like The Eye, and why
The Sixth Sense
shared supernatural horror premise involving altered perception, death, and unsettling visions
The Gift
shared ghost story framework, psychological unease, and revelations tied to the afterlife
The Ring
shared body-centered supernatural premise, traumatic visions, and a protagonist uncovering hidden truths
Stir of Echoes
shared medical horror setup, impaired perception, and emotionally grounded supernatural suspense
Movie Details
- Directors
- Xavier Palud, David Moreau
- Release Date
- 2008-02-01
- Runtime
- 98 min
- Rating
- 5.9 / 10 (1194)
Cast
- Jessica Alba
- Alessandro Nivola
- Parker Posey
- Chloë Grace Moretz
- Rade Šerbedžija
- Mia Stallard
- Obba Babatundé
- Danny Mora
- Rachel Ticotin
- Tamlyn Tomita
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, ARROW
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Eye about?
- After a cornea transplant restores a blind violinist’s sight, supernatural visions lead her toward the donor’s buried truth.
- What is The Eye like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Eye as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Eye violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in The Eye as mild.
- What did critics think of The Eye?
- Critics broadly viewed the film as a predictable and insufficiently original supernatural thriller, with Jessica Alba’s performance receiving particular criticism despite some effective visual contrasts.
- Which films are like The Eye?
- Films with a similar feel include The Sixth Sense, The Gift, The Ring, and Stir of Echoes.
- How long is The Eye?
- The Eye runs 98 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Eye?
- In United States, The Eye streams on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, ARROW.
