Fear Has 1000 Eyes
Fear Has 1000 Eyes

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Fear Has 1000 Eyes

1970
Movie
99 min
Swedish

A priest and his wife, who has had a nervous breakdown, hire a live-in companion for her, unknowingly inviting into their home a witch who has made a pact with the devil.

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IMDb3.8/10
Director: William R. StrombergGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends rents a remote mansion for a weekend getaway, only to discover it is haunted by a malevolent spirit with a penchant for gruesome murders. As the bodies begin to pile up, they realize they are trapped with a killer who seems to know their deepest fears. The survivors must uncover the secrets of the house and its spectral inhabitant before they all become victims.

Critical Reception

Fear Has 1000 Eyes is a low-budget, obscure horror film that garnered little attention upon its release. Critics at the time largely ignored it, and audience reception was minimal. It has since gained a cult following among extreme horror enthusiasts for its gratuitous violence and amateurish filmmaking.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised by a niche audience for its unashamed gore and cult status.

  • Often criticized for its poor acting, weak plot, and technical deficiencies.

  • Considered a prime example of obscure, exploitative 70s horror.

Google audience: Google users have not widely reviewed this obscure film, making it difficult to ascertain specific like or dislike trends. It appears to be a title known only to a small community of horror aficionados.

Fun Fact

Despite its title and a prominent billing for Lon Chaney Jr., his role in the film is very brief and largely considered a final, uninspired appearance in his career.

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