Eyes Without a Face
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.
Body horror and disturbing surgery are central to the premise; the mood, imagery, and narrative are defined by fear and grotesque transformation, making horror fundamental to the film's identity rather than incidental.
Best for viewers looking for a scary, psychological and slow-burning horror movie.
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