Overview: Following their explosive debut Bangkok Dangerous, directorial duo the Pang Brothers would catch the attention of acclaimed producer Peter Ho-Sun Chan, and the three would collaborate on one of the most memorable horror films to come out of Hong Kong, the chilling and poignant The Eye.

When blind musician Wong Kar Mun (Angelica Lee) has her eyesight restored following a cornea transplant, she’s initially astounded to discover the beauty of the world around her. Her nascent wonder soon turns to fear as her newfound sight becomes plagued with harrowing and uncanny visions.

She confides in her psychiatrist Dr Wah (Lawrence Chou), who believes her body is just adapting to her new corneas. But his skepticism quickly shatters when they realize Wong Kar Mun’s visions are not hallucinations, but grim portents of death.

Perfectly balancing otherworldly scares with psychological terror, The Eye is a compelling tale of a woman realizing the world around her is more terrifying than she ever knew, memorably carried by Angelica Lee’s award-winning performance.

4K Blu-ray Verdict: The Eye (2002) is a Hong Kong-Singaporean horror film which was released around the same time as some other more well-known Asian horror films such as Dark Water, Ju-On and Ringu.

The Eye tells the story of a young blind woman named Wong Kar Mun (Angelica Lee) who undergoes a cornea transplant, but gets more than she bargained for when she discovers that in addition to getting her sight back she can now see the spirits of the dead.

The Eye is a very different kind of horror film when compared to others of its kind, while other Asian horror movies like Ju-On and Ringu focused more on violent, malevolent spirits The Eye focuses more on trapped spirits with unfinished business. I wouldn’t call The Eye a particularly scary or violent movie however it does contain some genuinely creepy and atmospheric moments that will send a shiver down your spine.

There are a few scenes that show several burnt and disfigured spirits who have died violent or painful death, but they never actually harm or latch onto anyone they just wander about looking horrifying but sometimes that’s scary enough.

In short, The Eye is definitely worth a watch especially if you enjoy Asian horror films that focus more on atmosphere and clever storytelling than on cheap jump scares and over the top violence. [D.R.]

4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS:
Brand new 4K restoration by Arrow Films
4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
Original lossless Cantonese DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio and stereo audio
Optional English subtitles
Reflections on The Eye, a brand new interview with producer Peter Ho-Sun Chan
To See and to Feel: Vision, Empathy and the Feminine Ghost Story in The Eye, a brand new visual essay on the film by critic and horror specialist Heather Wixson
An archival making-of featurette with interviews with producers Peter Ho-Sun Chan and Lawrence Cheng and actors Angelica Lee and Lawrence Chou
An archival featurette on directors Danny and Oxide Pang
Original theatrical trailers
Image gallery
Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Tommy Pocket
Collectors’ booklet featuring new writing on the film-by-film critic and Asian cinema specialist Hayley Scanlon

Official Purchase Link

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