description Oculus Overview
Oculus, directed by Mike Flanagan, centers on two siblings investigating a family history of tragedy linked to an antique mirror. The film explores the belief that this object is responsible for past deaths and subsequent misfortune within their lineage. Karen Gillan and Brenton Thwaites portray the young adults confronting this supernatural claim.
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info Oculus Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2013 |
help Oculus FAQ
Is Oculus based on a short film?
Yes, Oculus is based on director Mike Flanagan's 2005 short film titled Oculus: Chapter 3 – The Man with the Plan. Flanagan expanded the concept into a feature film nearly a decade later, after establishing himself with other independent horror projects.
Who directed Oculus?
Oculus was directed by Mike Flanagan, who went on to become one of the most prominent names in horror filmmaking with projects like The Haunting of Hill House, Doctor Sleep, and Midnight Mass. Oculus was his first wide-release studio film.
What is the mirror in Oculus?
The film centers on the Lasser Glass, an antique mirror that the protagonists believe possesses supernatural powers responsible for the deaths and destruction that tore apart their family years earlier. The mirror distorts reality, causing its victims to experience terrifying hallucinations that make them unable to distinguish what is real.
Who stars in Oculus?
Karen Gillan, known for her role as Amy Pond in Doctor Who and as Nebula in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, stars as Kaylie Russell. Brenton Thwaites plays her brother Tim, and the cast also includes Katee Sackhoff (Battlestar Galactica) and Rory Cochrane as their parents in flashback sequences.
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