Eyes Without a Face (1960) movie poster

Eyes Without a Face (1960)

Les Yeux sans visage
"The horror film with a heart of mystery."
ThumbScore
👍 90%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 94% (RT: 97%, MC: 90) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Georges Franju
Runtime
1h 24m
Country
France, Italy
Language
French
TMDB Rating
7.6/10 (789 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
97%
Metacritic
90
Cast
Pierre Brasseur as Professor Génessier
Alida Valli as Louise
Édith Scob as Christiane Génessier
Juliette Mayniel as Edna Gruber
Alexandre Rignault as Inspector Parot
Béatrice Altariba as Paulette Mérodon
Charles Blavette as Man from the Pond
Michel Etcheverry as Doctor Lherminier, forensic surgeon
Yes. 90% of real audiences liked it based on 789 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 94%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated drama films of 1960 among dedicated fans.
  • Pierre Brasseur spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Eyes Without a Face is a 1960 drama, horror, thriller film directed by Georges Franju. 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. The film has been rated by 789 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, Eyes Without a Face delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Eyes Without a Face (1960) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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