This is one of the most unique horror films I've seen in a very long time. That's saying a lot since the film is essentially the Sixth Sense. After receiving a cornea transplant a blind woman begins to see terrible images, and has reoccurring dreams of a strange place. Or is she just adjusting to seeing for the first time? The film is incredibly smart, and it is incredibly creepy. There are no crazy noises or jumpy scenes like most horror films. This is pure tension poured on throughout the film. What makes this film special is that while it is effective in being creepy, it is a life-affirming and spiritual film. I don't think I've ever seen a Chinese film that is so blunt about Buddhist beliefs. In fact the Buddhist house cleansing is both interesting and creepy. The Pang Bros. do a terrific job of making sure this is above everything a pretty film, and it is. Even the horrible disaster in the film is shown in a humane and sympathetic way. This film is being remade next year in the States. Though I doubt they'll keep the overt spiritual themes. The ghosts are not harmful, just restless. Also, this is the second coolest death I've seen in a film, behind the Seventh Seal.
