Eyes of Laura Mars
Seen it?1978 | 104 min | Mystery, Thriller, Horror
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (52% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Grindhouse, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Made in 1978: an older pace and style.
A famous fashion photographer develops a disturbing ability to see through the eyes of a serial killer.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
52% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$20 million worldwide on a $7 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 72K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Irvin Kershner
- Faye DunawayLaura Mars
- Tommy Lee JonesJohn Neville
- Brad DourifTommy Ludlow
- René AuberjonoisDonald Phelps
- Raúl JuliáMichael Reisler
- Darlanne FluegelLulu
- Michael TuckerBert
- Frank AdonisSal Volpe
- Lisa TaylorMichele
- Rose GregorioElaine Cassell