Oculus
Written by: Mike Flanagan, Jeff Howard, & Jeff Seidman
Directed by: Mike Flanagan
Released: April 11, 2014
A woman tries to exonerate her brother, who was convicted of murder, by proving that the crime was committed by a supernatural phenomenon.
"Oculus" is a psychological horror film directed by Mike Flanagan. The story revolves around siblings Kaylie and Tim Russell, who reunite as adults to confront the malevolent force they believe resides in an antique mirror. The mirror has a dark history of causing madness and death in the lives of those who possess it. As Kaylie sets up an elaborate plan to prove the mirror's supernatural powers, the film blurs the lines between reality and illusion, exploring themes of trauma, family dynamics, and the unreliability of memory. "Oculus" delivers a tense and mind-bending narrative, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats as the characters grapple with the sinister influence of the mysterious mirror.
