Eye of the Devil

"This is the climax in mind-chilling terror!"

1966 1h 36m EN

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★6.1TMDB · 63★6.1IMDB · 3,309

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Synopsis

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A French nobleman deserts his wife because of an ancient family secret.

“This is the climax in mind-chilling terror!”

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Where to watch · US

Cast

Deborah Kerr
Catherine de Montfaucon
David Niven
Philippe de Montfaucon
Sharon Tate
Odile
David Hemmings
Christian
Donald Pleasence
Pere Dominic
Edward Mulhare
Jean-Claude Ibert
Flora Robson
Countess Estelle
John Le Mesurier
Dr. Monnet

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: J. Lee Thompson
Writers: Dennis Murphy, Robin Estridge
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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ERA

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60 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by J. Lee Thompson, shot by Erwin Hillier. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Gary McFarland. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Ernest Walter shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Deborah Kerr and David Niven and Sharon Tate carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "This is the climax in mind-chilling terror!".

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0061634 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 63 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

J. Lee Thompson directs. Erwin Hillier behind the camera. Gary McFarland scores. Ernest Walter cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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160 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by J. Lee Thompson, shot by Erwin Hillier. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Gary McFarland. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Ernest Walter shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Deborah Kerr and David Niven and Sharon Tate carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "This is the climax in mind-chilling terror!".
7IMDB entry: tt0061634 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 63 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.