Made in 1960 and generally considered the first "slasher" picture ever made, Peeping Tom is disturbing, heartwarming and shocking all rolled into one. It's sad that this one isn't as widely known as films like Halloween or Psycho because it belongs on the shelf right next to them. As cliche as it is, the term "classic" definitely applies to this wonderful movie.
Mark Lewis is obsessed with filming women. I suppose that may not sound that strange but he also loves killing them to catch their horrified final expression on tape. When he actually starts to fall for a girl named Helen, he begins to reevaluate everything. But can she be what finally turns it all around for him? You'll find out as you travel deeper and deeper into his psyche with every passing frame.
Carl Boehm, Anna Massey and all the other actors are fantastic. The script is written in such a way that the viewer will experience all the emotions felt on screen. You need to give this movie a shot if you consider yourself a true fear junkie. Not many other movies have accomplished what this one did.
10/10 Jack O'lanterns
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