Red Lights (2012)
How much do you want to believe?
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.
Cast
- Cillian Murphy - Tom Buckley
- Sigourney Weaver - Margaret Matheson
- Robert De Niro - Simon Silver
- Elizabeth Olsen - Sally Owen
- Toby Jones - Paul Shackleton
- Joely Richardson - Monica Handsen
- Craig Roberts - Ben
- Leonardo Sbaraglia - Palladino
- Adriane Lenox - Rina
- Garrick Hagon - Howard McColm
Screenplay
- Rodrigo Cortés (Screenplay)
Themes
Twisted Psychological Thriller
Keywords
dreams, experiment, talk show, obsession, fraud, revelation, paranormal, con artist, clairvoyance, attack, psychic, skepticism, polaroid camera, levitation, questioning
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Red Lights about?
- 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.
- Who directed Red Lights?
- Red Lights was directed by Rodrigo Cortés.
- Who stars in Red Lights?
- Red Lights stars Cillian Murphy, Sigourney Weaver, Robert De Niro, Elizabeth Olsen, Toby Jones, Joely Richardson.
- How long is Red Lights?
- Red Lights has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
- What genre is Red Lights?
- Red Lights is a Thriller film.
- What is the budget of Red Lights?
- Red Lights had a budget of $14M.
- How much did Red Lights gross?
- Red Lights grossed $14M worldwide.
- Where was Red Lights produced?
- Red Lights was produced in Spain, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Red Lights?
- The themes of Red Lights include: Twisted Psychological Thriller.