Review of Peeping Tom (1960) by Andrew P — 16 Nov 2007
Controversial for its time, Michael Powell's Peeping Tom is a gem to behold. Infinitely better than the equally important Psycho, Powell's beautifully shot horror thriller follows the life of Mark Lewis, a deeply troubled photographer and amateur film-maker.
During the day he shoots for a seedy ponrographic magazine and works as an assistant camerman for a film studio. But at night his inhibitions are lost, filming the deaths of young and attractive women for his own pleasure.
The audience is dragged into his voyeur lifestyle and his addiction to his craft and his life's work, forced to watch as he watches his own gruesome handiwork. Despite this, Lewis is a surprisingly sympathetic character as he knows how terrible his desires are and attempts to control himself in the face of a possibile love interest.
The ending is fitting to say the least and brings a great sense of closure for a story about such a tragic madman like Lewis.
This review of Peeping Tom (1960) was written by Andrew P on 16 Nov 2007.
Peeping Tom has generally received very positive reviews.
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