IMDb 6.2 2012 HD

Red Lights

Red Lights

2012
Thriller
114 min R Spain
6.172 / 10
6.2 IMDB

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…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Susana García Díez / Rodrigo Cortés / Antonio Ordóñez / Anna Vilà Parera
Starring
Cillian Murphy / Sigourney Weaver / Robert De Niro / Elizabeth Olsen / Toby Jones / Joely Richardson / Craig Roberts / Leonardo Sbaraglia

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

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Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Apr 25, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

The allure of the unexplained is potent in 'Red Lights,' powered by a formidable cast. Cillian Murphy convincingly portrays the unraveling of a sceptic’s mind, while Robert De Niro imbues Simon Silver with an almost hypnotic presence. Sigourney…

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Arthur Pendelton
Apr 25, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A masterclass in psychological suspense, 'Red Lights' is a film that dares to challenge its audience. The dynamic between Cillian Murphy's increasingly troubled investigator and Robert De Niro's mythic psychic is captivating. Sigourney Weaver anchors the narrative with…

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 25, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

While boasting a stellar cast including Weaver, Murphy, and De Niro, 'Red Lights' struggles to fully ignite its ambitious premise. The film poses fascinating questions about scepticism versus faith, and Tom Buckley's growing fixation on Simon Silver is…

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Marcus Thorne
Apr 25, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A genuinely unsettling experience, 'Red Lights' excels in its exploration of doubt and fascination. Murphy's descent into obsession with De Niro's charismatic yet chilling psychic is the film's engine. Weaver’s stoic scepticism grounds the escalating mystery. The director…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 25, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

This intriguing thriller attempts to dissect the very nature of belief. Cillian Murphy delivers a compelling performance as Tom Buckley, a man whose world crumbles as he investigates the enigmatic psychic Simon Silver, portrayed with gravitas by Robert…

FAQs

The title 'Red Lights' likely alludes to a concept within the paranormal investigation community, possibly referring to a specific phenomenon or a warning sign that indicates genuine supernatural activity or a particularly potent hoax. In the context of the film, it could symbolise moments of intense, undeniable manifestation or a turning point where the investigators' rational framework is pushed to its limits, signalling a critical juncture in their pursuit of truth.