The Headless Eyes (1971)
A raw and relentless slice of early-seventies American exploitation horror, fueled by trauma, obsession, and unflinching gore.
The Headless Eyes - Movie Information
- Original Title: The Headless Eyes
- Release Year: 1971
- Directed by: Kent Bateman
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Horror
- Runtime: 1h 18m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): January 8, 1971 (United States)
- Alternative Titles: Headless Eyes (US)
- Production Companies: Laviniaque Films
- Production Countries: United States of America
The Headless Eyes - Plot
A New York artist gouges eyes out with a spoon after the same is done to him.
The Headless Eyes - Trailer
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He's out there… Out of sight, and out of his mind!
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The Headless Eyes - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Kent Bateman
Main Cast
- Bo Brundin
- Ramon Gordon
- Kelley Swartz
- Ann Wells
- Larry Hunter
- Mary Lamay
- Linda Southern
Writers
- Kent Bateman
Producers
- Henri Pachard
The Headless Eyes - FAQs
What is The Headless Eyes about?
The Headless Eyes follows Arthur Malcolm, a New York artist who is brutally attacked by a burglar who gouges out one of his eyes with a spoon. Driven mad by the trauma, he descends into a murderous obsession, stalking the city's streets and inflicting the same horrific injury on his victims.
Is The Headless Eyes based on a true story?
The Headless Eyes is not based on a true story. It is an original work of fiction written and directed by Kent Bateman. The film draws on exploitation horror conventions of the early 1970s rather than any documented real-world events or criminal cases.
Where can you watch The Headless Eyes?
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Who directed The Headless Eyes?
The Headless Eyes was written and directed by Kent Bateman, who also produced the film under the Laviniaque Films banner. Bateman is perhaps better known as the father of actors Jason Bateman and Justine Bateman, making this low-budget horror curiosity a notable footnote in his career.
Who stars in The Headless Eyes?
The film stars Bo Brundin in the lead role of Arthur Malcolm, the tormented artist-turned-killer. The supporting cast includes Ramon Gordon, Kelley Swartz, Ann Wells, Larry Hunter, Mary Lamay, and Linda Southern.
When was The Headless Eyes released?
The Headless Eyes was released on January 8, 1971, in the United States. It was produced and distributed as a low-budget exploitation horror feature, typical of the grindhouse circuit that thrived during that era.
How long is The Headless Eyes?
The Headless Eyes has a runtime of 78 minutes, making it a lean, compact horror feature. Its brief running time is characteristic of many low-budget exploitation films of the early 1970s, which prioritized shock value and atmosphere over extended storytelling.
What are movies similar to The Headless Eyes?
Fans of The Headless Eyes may enjoy other grindhouse and slasher titles such as Black Christmas (2006), Ichi the Killer (2001), The Hitcher (1986), Friday the 13th Part III (1982), Uncle Sam (1996), Ghost Ship (2002), and Dementia 13 (2017).
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