4.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Red Lights (2012)
Red Lights (2012)
Overview
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.
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
4.7
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's core conflict, revolving around skepticism versus belief in the supernatural, lacks inherent political valence. It balances the initial promotion of scientific debunking with a narrative twist that challenges rigid rationalism, resulting in a neutral stance on political ideology.
The movie features a predominantly white main cast with traditional casting choices, and its narrative does not critically portray traditional identities. DEI themes are not central to the film's plot or character development.
Secondary
Red Lights is a supernatural thriller centered on paranormal investigation and debunking. The film does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its plot or character arcs, leading to a net impact rating of N/A.
The film 'Red Lights' does not include any transsexual characters or themes within its plot. The story focuses on debunking psychic phenomena, and there is no content relevant to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Red Lights is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments. All characters were created specifically for this movie, thus precluding any gender swaps from established canon.
Red Lights (2012) is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or prior adaptations from which character races could be canonically established and subsequently altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.2
6.2
Critic Ratings
3.0
3.6
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