Eyes Without a Face
The horror film with a heart of mystery.
The horror film with a heart of mystery.
Drama, Horror, Thriller
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1960
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Dr. Génessier is riddled with guilt after an accident that he caused disfigures the face of his daughter, the once beautiful Christiane, who outsiders believe is dead. Dr. Génessier, along with accomplice and laboratory assistant Louise, kidnaps young women and brings them to the Génessier mansion. After rendering his victims unconscious, Dr. Génessier removes their faces and attempts to graft them on to Christiane's.
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Details
Runtime:
84 min
Release date:
11 Jan 1960
Country:
FR, IT
Languages:
French
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$58,656
Awards:
N/A
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
A marvellous movie in the fullest sense.
– Tom Milne,
Time Out,
26 Jan 2006
fresh:
Eyes Without a Face is a perfect example of how cinematic poetry can transform a seemingly disreputable movie genre.
– Michael Wilmington,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Oct 2014
fresh:
One of those rare horror films that induces discomfort by showing practically nothing.
– Tim Purtell,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Oct 2013
rotten:
It has some queasy scenes, but unclear progression and plodding direction give this an old-fashioned air.
– Variety Staff,
Variety,
26 Sep 2007
fresh:
As absurd and as beautiful as a fairy tale.
– Jonathan Rosenbaum,
Chicago Reader,
26 Sep 2007