Cinematographically, The Eye is a masterclass in atmospheric dread. Unlike the slasher films prevalent in Western cinema at the time, this film relies on "the slow burn." One of its most iconic scenes—the elevator encounter—utilizes cramped space and the agonizingly slow movement of a spirit to build unbearable tension. The sound design complements this visual horror, using sharp, discordant notes and heavy silence to emphasize Mun’s transition from a world of sound to a world of terrifying visions.