The Eye

This upcoming movie from Lions Gate Films just hit my inbox. Jessica Alba {The most recent celebrity to get pregnant} stars in this upcoming horror movie, Feb 1 2008.

However, this movie may be well worth the wait, because this is a remake of a Hong Kong classic. {I’ve included scenes from the original movie below, its incredibly creepy and frightening.

The Eye looks promising, I’m not sure if this role is too much for Jessica Alba yet. What I mean is, we’ve seen her as a lover, a superhero … and now as a leading lady in a horror remake. It will be interesting to see how well the media reacts to this movie, and to young Alba.

Anyways, the plot. The Eye is a remake of the Hong Kong film “Jian Gui”, a woman receives an eye transplant that allows her to see into the supernatural world.

Sydney Wells (JESSICA ALBA) is an accomplished, independent, Los Angeles-based concert violinist. She is also blind, and has been so since a childhood tragedy. As our story opens, Sydney undergoes a double corneal transplant, a surgery she has waited her whole life to have, and her sight is restored. After the surgery, neural ophthalmologist Dr. Paul Faulkner (ALESSANDRO NIVOLA) helps Sydney with the difficult adjustment, and with the support of her older sister Helen (PARKER POSEY), Sydney learns to see again.

But Sydney’s happiness is short-lived as unexplainable shadowy and frightening images start to haunt her. Are they a passing aftermath of her surgery, Sydney’s mind adjusting to sight, a product of her imagination, or something horrifyingly real? As Sydney’s family and friends begin to doubt her sanity, Sydney is soon convinced that her anonymous eye donor has somehow opened the door to a terrifying world only she can now see.

Interesting? Somewhat. Parker Posey is the co-star, David Moreau is the Director. David Moreau? He directed “Them” {2006} and “Back to Saint-Tropez” back in 2003. I’m interested in seeing the movie, I like Alba in comedic… sexy roles.. I have some reservations obout this one.

Trailers : The Eye

Check out this teaser clip of the original movie…. Warning! this is creepy stuff :

The Eye Screensaver, Posters and Wallpapers