Review of Eyes Without a Face (1960) by Richard H — 18 Dec 2013

Brilliant and stunning Foreign Horror film brilliantly directed by Georges Franju, Eyes Without a Face is a unique film in the genre. Beautifully filmed an acted, this is one of the most powerful genre films in the medium.

Using images to create its terror as it is a very subtle film that manages to truly terrify the viewer with atmosphere, and the fear of what is transpiring what keeps you involved from start to finish.

The cast is phenomenal and the lead actress, Edith Scob delivers a powerful performance in the role Christiane Génessierm, the daughter of a mad doctor who is deformed and whose father captures young women to find a perfect face for his daughter.

The film may seem tame by today's standards, but at the time of its release, the film was ahead of its time. This is horror the way it should be. Franju direction is immaculate, and his eye for creating a truly memorable and engaging horror film is unmatched.

Eyes Without a Face is a flawless picture that is both beautiful and shocking all at once. The images that befall upon you are haunting, disturbing and unforgettable. Eyes Without a Face is a brilliant picture that tells a subtle, yet horrifying story that will certainly appeal to viewers looking for a truly well executed picture that uses the bare necessities to create terrific terror.

The result here is a truly disturbing, yet brilliant affair that is among the finest horror films ever made. If you get a chance at seeing this iconic film, you'll glad you did. Using horror basics, Franju was able to make a film that has much more impact on the viewer than many of the horror films released today.