See No Evil
See No Evil

Movie spotlight

See No Evil

1971
Movie
89 min
English

In the English countryside, Sarah Rexton, recently blinded in a horse riding accident, moves in with her uncle's family and gallantly adjusts to her new condition, unaware that a killer stalks them.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes67%
Director: Richard FleischerGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery, Crime

Plot Summary

A young, blind woman named Sarah visits her wealthy relatives in the English countryside, only to discover that they have all been brutally murdered. As she navigates the unfamiliar mansion and tries to piece together what happened, she becomes the target of the very killer she is trying to identify.

Critical Reception

See No Evil received a mixed to positive reception from critics upon its release. While some praised Mia Farrow's compelling performance and the film's suspenseful atmosphere, others found the plot predictable or the violence gratuitous. Over time, it has gained a cult following for its effective use of suspense and its unique protagonist.

What Reviewers Say

  • Mia Farrow delivers a standout performance as the blind victim.

  • The film effectively builds suspense and atmosphere, creating a chilling experience.

  • The narrative, while suspenseful, relies on some predictable twists.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not readily available, but general consensus indicates appreciation for Mia Farrow's performance and the suspenseful nature of the film, though some find the plot a bit formulaic.

Fun Fact

The film's unique premise of a blind protagonist solving her family's murder was considered innovative for its time, particularly within the thriller genre.

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John Chard

John Chard

Fleischer's criminally underseen and undervalued woman in peril pic. See No Evil (AKA: Blind Terror) is directed by Richard Fleischer and written by Brian Clemens. It stars Mia Farrow, Dorothy Alison, Robin Bailey, Diane Grayson, Brian R...