Red Lights

2012·Movie
1h 54min·R
61
DecentGoodWatch score

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Red Lights fingerprint

Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor2
  • Satire & Parody1

World

Mystery, the mind, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

How much do you want to believe?

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 fraudulent origins. Simon Silver, a legendary blind psychic, reappears after an enigmatic absence of 30 years to become the greatest international challenge to both orthodox science and professional sceptics. Tom starts to develop an intense obsession with Silver, whose magnetism becomes stronger with each new manifestation of inexplicable events. As Tom gets closer to Silver, tension mounts, and his worldview is threatened to its core.
Psychological ThrillerSupernatural MysterySkepticism vs. BeliefParanormal InvestigationMind GamesSuspensefulUnsettling AtmosphereDeceptionCharacter-driven

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Red Lights

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Red Lights legally?

Red Lights is included with a subscription to Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Peacock in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Red Lights worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 30%, and Metacritic 83). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Red Lights rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is Red Lights?

1 h 54 min

Red Lights runs 1 h 54 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Red Lights?

Critics57
Audiences51

Yes. Critics average 57 and audiences 51 out of 100, so both groups see Red Lights much the same way.

Was Red Lights a box office hit?

Budget$14 million
Box office$14 million

No. It cost about $14 million to make and earned $14 million worldwide, 97% of its budget.

What language is Red Lights in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Spain, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Red Lights?

35ADARATAUBMBRBSCACHCLCOCZDEDK+21

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Red Lights in 35 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Red Lights use?

Mind over MatterFor Science!Actually, That's My AssistantShout-OutEnhance ButtonDescription CutArmor-Piercing QuestionAccidental TruthCynicism CatalystHair-Trigger TemperWilling ChannelerNot So Stoicand 40 more

TV Tropes lists 52 storytelling tropes for Red Lights, including Mind over Matter, For Science!, Actually, That's My Assistant.

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