A computer engineer is kidnapped and tortured. Since then, his girlfriend senses he's no longer the same person, and becomes convinced that something supernatural is corrupting his soul. The cop assigned to the case is also determined to get to the bottom of the case. The truth is more frightening than either had anticipated.
Acting
Tony Leung's hollowed-out performance is genuinely chilling.
Direction
Ringo Lam strips away his usual pyrotechnics for pure dread.
Director
Ringo Lam Ling-Tung
Sean Lau Ching-wan
Manson Ma
Tony Leung Ka-fai
Pit
Amy Kwok
Amy Fu
Wayne Lai Yiu-Cheung
Detective Bee
Collin Chou
Shing
Benz Hui Siu-Hung
Detective Yee
Emily Kwan Bo-Wai
Detective Po
Joe Ma Wai-Ho
David Lee Wai-Sheung
Detective David
Joe Lee Yiu-Ming
Uncle Kwai
Kong Fu-Keung
Chun Kang Wang
Suki Kwan Sau-Mei
Chung King-Fai
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ringo Lam made this during his 'serious' phase after the explosive success of 'City on Fire' and 'Full Contact,' deliberately rejecting his heroic bloodshed style.
The film's Chinese title 目露凶光 literally means 'Eyes Revealing Murderous Light' — far more evocative than the generic 'Victim.'
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