I'd rather not know, than see too clearly

Oran 2022-03-25 09:01:22

A very classic Hong Kong horror film, the pioneering work of the Ghost series, Li Xinjie's performance is accurate and shocking, which is very suitable for the theme of horror films. The movie alludes to many real-life events. It is better to be stupid than to see everything clearly. The more we know, the more things we are afraid of. The reason why we are afraid is largely because of our ignorance. Anxiety and obsessive-compulsive curiosity about things that you can't control. Awen, who had regained his sight, saw horror and kindness through the eyes of Thai women, and finally chose to be blind again, probably because he figured out something.

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  • Gina 2022-03-28 09:01:12

    The psychological shadow of myopia. The scenes are more familiar than foreign films, and the sense of substitution is very strong. Will I be scared to cry by taking the elevator alone in the future (;´༎ຶД༎ຶ`)

  • Reed 2022-03-27 09:01:20

    It's rare for a movie with such a complete plot. Li Xinjie's acting is really good, and the various horror scenes are handled very well. However, in the second half, from the beginning of going to Thailand to the big accident, I feel very unconvincing. I don't understand the Thai female ghost hanged. What's the point of that paragraph. But the overall story is great. It's not as bullshit as other ghost movies. It still feels real. It's not easy. It's good-looking. Come on, Chinese ghost movies.

The Eye quotes

  • Wong Kar Mun: What are you eating?

    Boy with Cap: [eating candles] I'm hungry.

  • [repeated line]

    Boy with Cap: Have you seen my report card?