Red Lights (2012) movie poster

Red Lights (2012)

"How much do you want to believe?"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 73%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 33% (RT: 30%, MC: 36) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Rodrigo Cortรฉs
Runtime
1h 54m
Country
Spain, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.2/10 (1,374 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
30%
Metacritic
36
Cast
Cillian Murphy as Tom Buckley
Sigourney Weaver as Margaret Matheson
Robert De Niro as Simon Silver
Elizabeth Olsen as Sally Owen
Toby Jones as Paul Shackleton
Joely Richardson as Monica Handsen
Leonardo Sbaraglia as Palladino
Most people think so. 73% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,374 votes. Critics scored it lower at 33%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Rodrigo Cortรฉs cited several classic thriller films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • During production of Red Lights, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated thriller films of 2012 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

Red Lights is a 2012 thriller film directed by Rodrigo Cortรฉs. 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.

The film has been rated by 1,374 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a thriller film, Red Lights delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Red Lights (2012) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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