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Eyes Without a Face

1960·Movie
1h 24min·NR

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High energy, immersive world, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Scare7
  • Violence7

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

The mind, family, and technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Novelty9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodYou want fast pacingGraphic violence bothers you

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About

The horror film with a heart of mystery.

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.
Classic French HorrorPsychological Body HorrorTragic & HauntingUnsettling AtmosphereMedical MalpracticeMorally AmbiguousVisually StrikingPioneering GoreSlow Burn Dread

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Eyes Without a Face legally?

Eyes Without a Face is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Shout! Factory TV, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Eyes Without a Face worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 90). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Eyes Without a Face rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Eyes Without a Face?

1 h 24 min

Eyes Without a Face runs 1 h 24 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Eyes Without a Face?

Critics94
Audiences79

Not quite. Critics rate Eyes Without a Face higher (94) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Eyes Without a Face in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Eyes Without a Face?

20ATAUBECACHDEDKESFIFRGBGGIEIT+6

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Eyes Without a Face in 20 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Eyes Without a Face use?

Bittersweet EndingFailure Is the Only OptionEyes Are UnbreakableThe AtonerAffably EvilHeel RealizationFacial HorrorParental SubstituteWell-Intentioned ExtremistThe IgorFaking the DeadEven Evil Has Loved Onesand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 storytelling tropes for Eyes Without a Face, including Bittersweet Ending, Failure Is the Only Option, Eyes Are Unbreakable.