“Red Eye” is not only an exciting thriller that offers a tense and suspenseful cinematic experience, but it is also backed by the expert direction of Wes Craven (Scream) and the performances of its main cast.
Rachel McAdams and Cillian Murphy bring the main characters to life in this intense story that unfolds within an airplane. Its success was so great that years later, an equally compelling series was launched.
The film has been praised for its fast pace and its ability to keep the viewer on the edge of their seat until the end, showcasing how an apparently ordinary situation can turn into a nightmare.
How to watch ‘Red Eye’ on streaming in the US
“Red Eye” was released in 2005 and since then it has become a cult classic within the genre, as well as a classic for its protagonists. It is currently part of the catalog of Prime Video, Paramount+ and Fubo in the US.
If you want to stream the suspenseful horror drama on the Amazon platform, you need a Cinemax subscription or even Paramount+. There, you also have the option to purchase or rent.
The story follows a woman who is kidnapped by a stranger on a routine flight. Threatened with the possible murder of her father, she becomes entangled in a plot to help her captor assassinate a politician.
Lisa Reisert, portrayed by Rachel McAdams, is a hotel manager. Meanwhile, Jackson Rippner, brought to life by Cillian Murphy, may seem like an ordinary man, but he is actually a terrorist.
Most of the movie takes place inside the plane and tension mounts as Lisa tries to find allies among the crew and passengers, while Jackson continues to pressure her to comply with his demands.
