Redlights
Redlights

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Redlights

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English

Jimmy, a retired military officer in his 40s, goes on a vacation trip and meets an over-friendly taxi driver who shows him around. This eventually turns out to be a set-up as he is accused with child prostitution.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes56%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users61%
Director: Rodrigo CortésGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Horror, Supernatural

Plot Summary

A skeptical paranormal investigator, who debunks supernatural phenomena, faces his greatest challenge when he investigates a renowned psychic whose abilities have returned after years of absence. As he delves deeper, he begins to question his own beliefs and confront a dark, unseen force. The investigation leads to a shocking revelation that blurs the lines between reality and the supernatural.

Critical Reception

Redlights received mixed to positive reviews from critics and audiences. While some praised its suspenseful atmosphere, engaging performances, and intriguing premise, others found its plot convoluted and its ending unsatisfying. The film was appreciated for its attempt to blend psychological thriller elements with supernatural horror, though its execution was debated.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and Cillian Murphy's performance.

  • Criticized for a confusing plot and an anticlimactic conclusion.

  • Appreciated for its unique approach to the supernatural thriller genre.

Google audience: Audiences generally found Redlights to be an interesting and suspenseful film, with many appreciating the performances, particularly Cillian Murphy's. However, a significant portion of viewers felt the plot became too complicated in the latter half, and the ending did not live up to the build-up.

Fun Fact

Director Rodrigo Cortés originally conceived the film's ending before writing the rest of the script, using it as a guiding principle for the narrative.

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