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Faceless (1988)
Directed by Jesús Franco
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Overview
A model named Barbara Hallen has disappeared and her father gets private detective Sam Morgan to go to Paris to find his daughter. Barbara’s trail leads Morgan to a plastic surgery clinic owned by Dr. Flamand. Morgan’s investigation reveals the horrifying secret behind the Doctor’s miracle cures which is blood and organs taken from kidnapped young women. As Morgan’s investigation closes witnesses are eliminated, one by one, each in a more horrible way.
Length 98 minutes
Actors
Helmut Berger | Brigitte Lahaie | Telly Savalas | Christopher Mitchum | Stéphane Audran | Caroline Munro | Christiane Jean | Anton Diffring | Tilda Thamar | Howard Vernon | Florence Guérin | Gérard Zalcberg | Henri Poirier | Lina Romay | Amelie Chevalier | Doris Thomas | Jean Tolzac | Pascale Vital
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/17/2020 | Computer | Broadcast | Other | 6 stars |
| (Average) 6 stars |
Viewing Notes
This is Jess Franco’s loose remake of EYES WITHOUT A FACE with a little of the Peter Cushing joint CORRUPTION mixed into the story. Jason Coffman programmed this for his Wednesday edition of TR TV and I agree that it’s shocking this film hasn’t been picked up by Severin, which would be the best horror boutique label for it. It’s definitely one of Franco’s more competent and coherent works and has a decent cast even if both Telly Savalas and Caroline Munro are underutilized (most in the sidebar chat agreed that they both had 1 or 2 day shooting contracts). At least Chris Mitchum gets a lot of screen time looking for the missing girl (Munro).
1 year ago
And then, like magic, Severin released it!
1 year ago
I know! I remember when they announced it shortly afterwards. Sadly didn’t pick it up and will have to wait a while. Weird bc I’ve gotten most of all the other Jess Franco releases they’ve done.