There are many excellent horror films directed by Wes Craven, but red Eye is particularly frightening.  A Nightmare on Elm Street gives you nightmares, The Last house on the Left is terrifying, and Scream occasionally veers into comedy despite having a terrifying killer at its core.  And then there's red Eye, which is eerie from beginning to end. 

Red Eye is a film that is eerie for the majority of its duration, hence the word "creepy" is ideal.  Even if the plot is somewhat unbelievable, the absence of a serial killer and otherworldly being keeps it grounded and makes it too relatable.  Many people—women in particular—have encountered a circumstance when they meet an attractive and apparently pleasant gentleman, only for things to take a dark turn. 

The fear factor in a horror film is increased when you can put yourself in the victim's position.  Throughout the narrative, Jackson repeatedly dominates Lisa, but that's not all.  He is a fantastic horror villain because, in addition to his physical menace, he also psychologically terrorizes her, taking pleasure in endangering her family and getting past any barriers she puts in his way.  It provides viewers cause for celebration and heightens the impact of Lisa's eventual survival. 

Actors deserve all the accolades when they provide a fantastic performance, but directors' efforts are occasionally disregarded.  The filmmaker can bring out the best in the actor and, more often than not, works closely with the actor to establish a character.  In red Eye, Cillian Murphy's portrayal of the Jackson Ripper was spot-on.  Because of Murphy's portrayal of Jackson, the audience knows right away that he is bad news, even if Lisa doesn't. 

It's interesting to note that Murphy doesn't even enjoy red Eye.  "I love Rachel McAdams, and we had fun making it, but I don't think it's a good movie," he stated in an interview with Entertainment Weekly in 2024.  It's a decent B film.  Given that he didn't initially enjoy the film, his performance is all the more remarkable considering that he only signed on for the opportunity to act opposite McAdams.  Red Eye is unique because of his eerie personality, McAdams' performance as the protagonist, and Craven's filmmaking.
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26/05/2025 10:48 AM