Product Description
Welcome to a world where nothing is as it seems. Here, the blind see through the haunted eyes of the dead, strange forces play cruel tricks on the mind, and the spirits of those depar ted haunt the living. Described by Jonathan Ross as 'genuinely spooky', this dark and chilling tale from the now legendary Pang Brothers is already considered a horror classic. Packed with a host of spine-tingling set pieces, the film features a spectacular finale that rivals any blockbuster. Containing stunning new DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete and Dolby 5.1 EX Surround mixes, this digitally re-mastered edition has been encoded at the highest possible bit rate to deliver the very best playback quality possible.
Synopsis
THE EYE, directed by twin brothers Danny and Oxide Pang, is a Chinese/Thai horror film that focuses on Mun (Sin-je Lee), a cornea-transplant recipient who has been blind most of her life. As Mun adjusts to her newfound sight, she begins to see haunting visions of dead people. As these terrifying visions become more frequent, Mun turns to a young psychiatrist, Dr. Wah (Lawrence Chou), for help. Eventually the two track the identity of the deceased eye donor to Thailand, and there the mystery is finally brought to light. With THE EYE, the Pang brothers enter the increasingly populated subgenre of contemporary Asian horror. Drawing on the visual language of recent Japanese films such as RING and PULSE, as well as Hollywood films THE SIXTH SENSE and STIR OF ECHOES, this chilling tale implies more than it reveals, building a deep sense of dread, even from the opening credits. Although the "I-see-dead-people" plotline has been investigated numerous times, THE EYE manages to put a different lens on the idea through subtleties in the story and the charismatic performance of the radiant Sin-je Lee. Featuring scenes that will make all viewers wary of elevators, hospital recovery wards, and calligraphy, this film offers truly startling moments that will linger in the mind's eye for a long time.