Red Lights
Red Lights

Red Lights

2012Movie114 minEnglish

Two investigators of paranormal hoaxes, the veteran Dr. Margaret Matheson and her young assistant, Tom Buckley, study the most varied metaphysical phenomena with the aim of proving their fraudulent origins. Simon Silver, a legendary blind psychic, reappears after an enigmatic absence of 30 years to become the greatest international challenge to both orthodox science and professional sceptics. Tom starts to develop an intense obsession with Silver, whose magnetism becomes stronger with each new manifestation of inexplicable events. As Tom gets closer to Silver, tension mounts, and his worldview is threatened to its core.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes36%
Metacritic43/100
Google Users47%
Director: Rodrigo CortésGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Horror, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

A skeptical parapsychologist and his assistant investigate paranormal phenomena, aiming to debunk claims of psychic abilities. Their investigation leads them to a world-renowned blind psychic, whose performances seem to defy logical explanation. As they delve deeper, the lines between skepticism and belief blur, forcing them to confront truths they never expected.

Critical Reception

Red Lights received a mixed reception from critics, who were divided on its ambitious narrative and thematic exploration. While some praised its intricate plot and the performances of its lead actors, others found its convoluted story and abrupt ending to be unsatisfying. Audience reactions were similarly varied, with some appreciating its intellectual approach to the supernatural and others finding it confusing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intriguing premise and solid performances.
  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and an unsatisfying conclusion.
  • The film attempts to blend psychological thriller with supernatural elements, with mixed results.

Google audience: Google users were split on 'Red Lights'. Many appreciated the film's thought-provoking nature and the cast's performances, finding it a unique take on supernatural mysteries. However, a significant portion of viewers expressed disappointment with the film's confusing narrative, slow pacing, and an ending that left them feeling unsatisfied and questioning the overall message.

Fun Fact

The film's original title was 'In Darkness We Live', and it was initially conceived as a stage play before being adapted into a screenplay.

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r96sk

r96sk

Honestly, I don't even truly know what I just watched. Did I, however, absolutely thoroughly and undeniably enjoy it? You betcha! That's probably thanks to the outstanding cast, rather than anything else. Cillian Murphy is utterly superb...
John Chard

John Chard

When I hear the drumming of hooves, I don't think unicorns, I think horses. Red Lights is written and directed by Rodrigo Cortés. It stars Cillian Murphy, Sigourney Weaver, Robert De Niro, Toby Jones, Joely Richardson and Elizabeth Olse...