I See You
"Evil hides in plain sight"
When a 10-year-old boy vanishes, Greg Harper, a seasoned detective, must balance the weight of the case with the strain tearing at his own home. His wife Jackie is rattled by a recent affair, and their once solid marriage begins to crack under pressure. The investigation heats up, and the... Read more
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About I See You
When a 10-year-old boy vanishes, Greg Harper, a seasoned detective, must balance the weight of the case with the strain tearing at his own home. His wife Jackie is rattled by a recent affair, and their once solid marriage begins to crack under pressure. The investigation heats up, and the couple's private turmoil leaks into every room of their house. Then something sinister starts to move within their walls, turning ordinary evenings into tense confrontations as Connor, their younger son, finds himself in grave danger. As the line between investigation and nightmare blurs, the Harpers must face a stark, unsettling truth about what evil looks like inside a family.
Released in 2019, I See You is directed by Adam Randall from an original screenplay by Devon Graye. It stars Helen Hunt, Jon Tenney, Owen Teague, Judah Lewis, and Libe Barer in a tight atmospheric thriller about a family under siege. The film delivers a restrained, creeping dread rather than loud shocks, with the house as a pressure chamber that amplifies fear.
With a budget of 3 million, the film achieved a modest box office, not becoming a major hit. Figures are limited and the release was fairly narrow, aimed at theaters and streaming after a soft theatrical run. The audience draw matched the lean, intimate scale of the story.
Critics offered mixed notes, praising the performances and the unsettling mood, while some found the plot predictable or slow at times. The film examines how guilt, infidelity and hidden fears can warp perception and push a family toward desperation. It also highlights the strain between professional duty and personal life faced by investigators.
The movie has not sparked a broad cultural phenomenon, and there are no widely cited quotes or scenes that inhabit mainstream pop culture. Yet for fans of restrained horror it stands as a solid example of how atmosphere and character conflict can sustain suspense without overblowing the supernatural.
What Viewers Are Saying
Audiences describe I See You as a small town mystery about a missing boy that slowly shifts into a twisty thriller with a big final act. Many praise the mood and the score that makes a home theater feel immersive, and some feel the late reveal reframes what you have watched. But others say the early setup drags or the characters never quite click, so the suspense doesn't land for them.
Details
- Release Date
- September 11, 2019
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Rating
- R
- User Ratings
- 1,594 votes
- Type
- Movie
- Genres
- Horror, Thriller, Mystery
- Country
- United States
- Studio
- Zodiac Features
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Cast
Helen Hunt
Jackie Harper
Jon Tenney
Greg Harper
Owen Teague
Alec Travers
Judah Lewis
Connor Harper
Libe Barer
Mindy
Gregory Alan Williams
Detective Spitzky
Erika Alexander
Lieutenant Davis
Sam Trammell
Todd
Jeremy Gladen
Tommy Braun
Allison Gabriel
Officer Grace Caleb
Director: Adam Randall
Written by: Devon Graye