THE VAULT

Anguish (1987) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.7/100

The eyes of the city are mine.

The Premise

An ophthalmologist's assistant with an unhealthy interest in human eyeballs goes on a killing spree to collect eyeballs for his overbearing mother's collection. Reality soon takes a bizarre turn, both for the characters and the audience.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Meta-horror, Psychological, Anguish taps into fundamental fears. The 6.7/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of sadism, gore, surrealism continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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