Mirrors

Ben Carson, a former detective, tries to lock away the danger of the city as he returns to life with his wife Amy and their kids Angela and Michael. They move into a large, almost pristine house that hides a darker memory, and soon even ordinary mirrors start acting strangely. Reflections bend light in unexpected ways, showing glimpses of something malevolent waiting just beyond sight. Ben's investigative instincts kick in as inexplicable incidents escalate from unsettling to threatening, turning quiet evenings into ordeals of creaking glass and sudden chills. The family must sift through clues about the house's past while preventing the unseen force from crossing into their world through the glass. As clues mount, the line between memory and imagination blurs, and the family wonders if their trust in each other can survive this unseen intrusion.

Directed by Alexandre Aja, Mirrors is an American remake of the Korean thriller Into the Mirror. Screenplay by Grégory Levasseur with original concept by Kim Sung-ho, bringing a polished, tight runtime and practical effects to the story.

The film grossed about 72.4 million worldwide on a 35 million budget, signaling solid profitability for a mid range horror remake. Its commercial performance supported further genre remakes from the same creative team in the late 2000s horror scene market.

The film's use of mirrors as a gateway created a memorable visual through-line that stood out among contemporary horror. The stark interiors and cold reflections fed a sense of paranoia, and the concept of domestic glass becoming a threat echoed in later genre fare and home based thrillers.

Critics praised the atmosphere and Sutherland's stern, protective turn, though some noted the second half faltered for some viewers. The film centers on family resilience under pressure, the weight of past violence, and how a safe home can feel compromised when the boundary between reflection and reality cracks.