The Eye

Violinist Sydney Wells was blinded by an accident in childhood when her sister Helen caused the loss. Years later she undergoes a cornea transplant hoping to see the world again. Recovery brings more than sight: the new eyes bring visions that seem to cross from the afterlife into the present. At first the appearances confuse and terrify, as fleeting faces and whispered warnings blur the line between reality and something else. Her sister Helen, her doctor Dr. Paul Faulkner, and the people closest to Sydney watch how these encounters change her. As the visions intensify, Sydney must decide how far she will push to understand the messages she is receiving and what they mean for her own safety and sanity.

Directed by Xavier Palud and David Moreau, The Eye 2008 is an English language remake of the Pang brothers' 2002 film The Eye, translating the original's supernatural premise into an American urban drama with contemporary medical themes and personal stakes.

The Eye grossed approximately $58,010,320 worldwide on a $12 million budget, earning more than four times its cost and signaling solid appeal for a mid range horror remake across international markets during its theatrical run in several key territories worldwide.

Among the 2000s wave of American remakes of Asian horror, The Eye sits as a mainstream example that blends medical drama with supernatural dread. Its emphasis on new sight exposing hidden truths gave fans striking visuals and sparked dialogue about belief, science and what lies beyond perception in modern cinema.

Critics were divided on the remake, praising Jessica Alba's determined performance and tense sequences while noting uneven pacing and deviations from the original. Core themes include perception, the ethics of medical intervention, grief and resilience, as characters wrestle with what eyes reveal versus what they fear that linger after credits.