Cast
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Jang Shin-young
as Oh Mi-sun
Kwak Ji-min
as So-hee
Lee Dong-kyu
as Jin-kyu
Kim Hye-na
as Hee-joo
Lee Eol
as Jong-hyun Oh
Hyeon-suk Kim
as Jin-sook Jung
Lee Dae-yeon
as Professor Kim
Park Won-sang
as Jung-ho
Song Il-gook
as Park Chan-shik
Park Hyo-ju
as Soo-jin
Jang So-yeon
as
Choe Yoon-seul
as Woman In Her 30's
Oh Yoo-jin
as Kim Jeong-hee
Crew
Director
- Kim Dong-bin
Producer
- Yong-guk Kim
- Nam-hie Kim
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
This Horror film explores themes of fear and survival, delving into the psychological aspects of human nature when confronted with the unknown. Red Eye presents a unique perspective on the horror genre by focusing on the psychological terror rather than relying on typical jump scares.
Director Kim Dong-bin brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2005, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Red Eye took approximately 12 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 96 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 129 minutes long.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 2 weeks before filming began.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
- The film contains approximately 1873 individual shots.
Historical Context
- In 2005, when this film is released:
- Digital technology was disrupting traditional media and entertainment.
- The September 11 attacks changed global security and politics.
- Digital filmmaking technologies were transforming production processes and creating new opportunities.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: February 18, 2005
- Runtime: 1h 36m
- Revenue: $693,832