The story and success of the movie also call to mind the plot of the 2005 thriller Red Eye, which received similar acclaim and is led by major stars, but is without Carry-On’s holiday backdrop.

On the occasion of the birthday feast of Queen Wu Zetian, it was suddenly reported that the "red-eyed monster" was committing a chaotic case, and Wu Zetian ordered Di Renjie to supervise the case.