Name: Eyes Without a Face
Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller
Released: 1960-01-11
Rating: 7.585

1960NR

The horror film with a heart of mystery.

DramaHorrorThriller1h 24m

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97%

Tomatometer

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87%

Popcornmeter

7.6

TMDB

Storyline

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.

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Details

DirectorGeorges Franju

ReleasedJan 11, 1960

StatusReleased

Original languageFrench

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

$58.7K

Parental guideNRUS

Studios

Lux FilmChamps-Élysées Productions

Reviews

10 reviews · 7 critics · 2 fans

9 fresh · 0 rotten

Critics consensus

“A horrific tale of guilt and obsession, Eyes Without a Face is just as chilling and poetic today as it was when it was first released.”

97% TomatometerRotten Tomatoes

Kevin Maher

RTThe Times (UK)Oct 17, 2025

Directed by Georges Franju, the film remains a minor wonder, simultaneously creepy and moving.

Michael Wilmington

RTChicago TribuneOct 14, 2014

Eyes Without a Face is a perfect example of how cinematic poetry can transform a seemingly disreputable movie genre.

Scott Tobias

RTThe DissolveOct 14, 2013

Eyes Without A Face is a classic anomaly, out of step with its time (and any other), with mysteries that lingered long enough for critics finally to be intoxicated by them.

Matt Brunson

RTFilm FrenzyNov 16, 2025

A terror tale that's as poetic as it is horrific.