Eye Without a Face
Eye Without a Face

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Eye Without a Face

2021
Movie
94 min
English

Agoraphobic young man Henry, living with a Youtuber and struggling actor Eric, hacks the webcams of young women, and suspects that one of them is a serial killer.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Christopher ZitterbartGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, Lena, is severely disfigured in a car accident orchestrated by her estranged father. To regain her beauty, she undergoes a series of experimental surgeries performed by her father, involving dangerous skin grafts from unwilling victims. As Lena's appearance is restored, her mental state deteriorates, leading to a terrifying quest for revenge against those she believes wronged her.

Critical Reception

Eye Without a Face received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often praised its atmospheric tension and disturbing imagery, while some found its pacing uneven and its plot derivative of earlier horror classics. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating its Giallo-inspired aesthetic and others finding it too bleak.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visually striking and unsettling atmosphere.

  • Noted for its effective use of practical effects and body horror.

  • Some found the narrative a bit predictable and the characters underdeveloped.

Google audience: Google user reviews are scarce for this film, but those available often highlight its intense and disturbing horror elements, with some users appreciating its artistic direction and unsettling tone.

Fun Fact

The film draws significant inspiration from the 1960 French horror classic of the same name, aiming to capture a similar tone of gothic horror and psychological dread.

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