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Eyes Without a Face
“The horror film with a heart of mystery.”
7.6 / 10• 1960• 1h 24m•NR• French
DramaHorrorThriller
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Pierre Brasseur
Professor Génessier
Lead
Alida Valli
Louise
Édith Scob
Christiane Génessier
Juliette Mayniel
Edna Gruber
Alexandre Rignault
Inspector Parot
Béatrice Altariba
Paulette Mérodon
Charles Blavette
Man from the Pond
Michel Etcheverry
Doctor Lherminier, forensic surgeon
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Georges Franju's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Eyes Without a Face is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
