Eye of the Killer

Eye of the Killer is a 2000 movie. It tells the story of Detective Mickey Hayden (played by Kiefer Sutherland), a homicide detective who gains psychic abilities after a head injury. After he touches something he can see the past, usually the victim through the eyes of the killer. Dr. Vera Swann (played by Polly Walker), a parapsychologist, Hayden's love interest.

The film is a neo-noir with supernatural elements, and includes numerous gay characters, friends of Hayden's.

Intertextuality

"Eye of the Killer" is significantly referent to other works, particularly Alice in Wonderland — the film was originally named "After Alice". Referential elements include: Hayden fell down a whole before gaining his psychic powers; "Alice" is the victim; another character is named "Hatter"; and the serial killer is called the "Jabberwocky" serial killer.

The film may also reference "Harvey" (Hayden, a habitual drunk , runs into a fellow named Harvey, who is not, however, imaginary).