Top 10 Fantasy Films About Blind Characters

Description: Nick Parker, a blind Vietnam War veteran, uses his sword skills to rescue his friend's son from mobsters. His blindness adds to the action and humor of the film.

Fact: The film was inspired by the Japanese film "Zatoichi" series. Rutger Hauer, who plays Nick, did most of his own stunts.

Description: This surreal film features a character, One, who is blind and has a unique ability to see through the eyes of others, adding a fantastical element to his blindness.

Fact: The film was directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Marc Caro, known for their visually distinctive style. It was nominated for the Palme d'Or at Cannes.

Description: Matt Murdock, a blind lawyer by day, becomes the superhero Daredevil at night, using his heightened senses to fight crime. This film explores the concept of blindness as a superpower.

Fact: The film was originally intended to be darker and more serious, but studio interference led to a lighter tone. Ben Affleck, who played Daredevil, was initially reluctant to take the role.

Description: In a secluded 19th-century village, a blind girl named Ivy Walker embarks on a journey into the woods, revealing secrets about her community's isolation.

Fact: M. Night Shyamalan wrote the role of Ivy specifically for Bryce Dallas Howard. The film's twist ending was kept secret from the actors until the last day of shooting.

Description: A blind violinist receives an eye transplant and begins to see disturbing visions from the donor's past. The film explores themes of sight and perception.

Fact: This is a remake of the 2002 Hong Kong-Singaporean film "Jian Gui." Jessica Alba, who plays the lead, learned to play the violin for her role.

Description: While not a fantasy film, it includes themes of overcoming adversity, with a character who has a form of blindness to social cues, making it a metaphorical fit for this list.

Fact: The film is based on the true story of Michael Oher. Sandra Bullock won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role.

Description: In a post-apocalyptic world, Eli, a blind wanderer, carries a sacred book that could save humanity. His blindness is a central theme, showcasing his heightened senses and survival skills.

Fact: Denzel Washington underwent extensive training to convincingly portray a blind character. The film's ending reveals a twist about Eli's blindness.

Description: Although not primarily about blindness, the film features a blind character, a young boy, whose sightlessness adds to the eerie atmosphere of the haunted setting.

Fact: The film is based on Susan Hill's novel and was adapted for the stage before being made into a movie. It was Daniel Radcliffe's first major role post-Harry Potter.

Description: Zatoichi, a blind masseur and swordsman, uses his extraordinary hearing and sense of touch to navigate and fight in feudal Japan. His blindness is integral to his character's mystique.

Fact: The film is a remake of a long-running Japanese film and TV series. Takeshi Kitano, who directed and starred, is known for his unique, often humorous, take on the character.

Description: An epidemic of blindness spreads across the world, and a society of the blind must navigate through chaos. The film uses blindness as a metaphor for societal breakdown and human resilience.

Fact: The film was adapted from José Saramago's novel, which won the Nobel Prize in Literature. Julianne Moore plays one of the few characters who can still see.