THE VAULT

Peeping Tom (1960) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 7.6/100

What made this the most diabolical murder weapon ever used?

The Premise

Loner Mark Lewis works at a film studio during the day and, at night, takes racy photographs of women. Also he's making a documentary on fear, which involves recording the reactions of victims as he murders them. He befriends Helen, the daughter of the family living in the apartment below his, and he tells her vaguely about the movie he is making.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Psychological Thriller, Proto-Slasher, Peeping Tom taps into fundamental fears. The 7.6/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of london, england, primal fear, photography continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

Ready to dig deeper? The ScreamDesk Vault connects you to the architecture of fear.