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Eye of the Devil

1966Movie1 h 36 minNR

61
DecentGoodWatch score

A deeply unsettling, slow-burning horror movie about history and family, with standout cinematography.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · public viewing safe

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

This is the climax in mind-chilling terror!

A French nobleman deserts his wife because of an ancient family secret.

Feels like

  • Gothic Folk Horror
  • Medieval French Setting
  • Psychological Dread
  • Supernatural Mystery
  • Tragic Family Curse
  • Atmospheric Tension
  • Slow-Burn Narrative
  • Visually Striking
  • Claustrophobic Drama

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Directed by
J. Lee Thompson

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Facts

November 18, 1966 · 1 h 36 min · NR

Released
November 18, 1966
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Face Death with Dignity, Bald of Evil, And Starring +9

  • Face Death with Dignity
  • Bald of Evil
  • And Starring
  • Gray Rain of Depression
  • Town with a Dark Secret
  • Sinister Minister
  • Kick the Dog
  • Human Sacrifice
  • Ominous Latin Chanting
  • The Cavalry Arrives Late
  • Disturbed Doves
  • Secret Circle of Secrets

12 of 40 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Eye of the Devil?"

Questions about Eye of the Devil

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Where can I stream Eye of the Devil?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Eye of the Devil from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

Is Eye of the Devil worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.1 and Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5).

Will Eye of the Devil scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

It's more unsettling than scary: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for uncanny and 8 for tension, but 5 for scares.

Will I feel good after watching Eye of the Devil?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for melancholy and 7 for bleakness, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Eye of the Devil use?

Face Death with DignityBald of EvilAnd StarringGray Rain of DepressionTown with a Dark SecretSinister MinisterKick the DogHuman SacrificeOminous Latin ChantingThe Cavalry Arrives LateDisturbed DovesSecret Circle of Secretsand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 tropes for it, including Face Death with Dignity, Bald of Evil, and And Starring.