Review of Peeping Tom (1960) by Justin R — 28 Jun 2008
A brilliant piece of cinema that focuses on one man's perverse obsession to capture the ultimate countenance of fear on film. Mark Lewis is a murderous cameraman that is obsessed with filming his victims as they die.
Powell's film does an excellent job of providing a likely explanation for Mark's bizarre and disturbing behavior that is rooted in childhood trauma induced by his father. This film cohesively links the obscure connection between voyeurism and sadistic violence through the profoundly impacting character study of one psychopathic individual.
Initially rejected by film critics and virtually ruining Michael Powell's film career, Peeping Tom is now regarded and hailed as the masterpiece that it truly is.
This review of Peeping Tom (1960) was written by Justin R on 28 Jun 2008.
Peeping Tom has generally received very positive reviews.
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