The horror film with a heart of mystery.
The Premise
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.
Why It Terrifies Us
Categorized under Body Horror, Drama, Sci-Fi, Eyes Without a Face taps into fundamental fears. The 7.6/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of experiment, surgeon, film noir continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.
Into The Vault
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