Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Graphic
- stylish
- paranoid
- eerie
- late night horror viewing
- 1970s cinema marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film stylish and effectively cast, but considered its predictable story and ending a failure to realize its intriguing premise.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Laura's photographic work supplies the film's lavish, unsettling imagery and links glamour with violence.
Laura sees murders through the serial killer's eyes while investigators try to identify him.
The fashion world and New York locations are presented as stylish surfaces invaded by serial-killer dread.
Laura's visions expose her to the killer while forcing her into an active effort to stop him.
Films like Eyes of Laura Mars, and why
Manhunter
shared serial-killer mystery, voyeuristic suspense, and stylish urban unease
Peeping Tom
shared psychological thriller structure, threatened female protagonist, and killer-perspective tension
Dressed to Kill
shared slasher mechanics, mystery investigation, and heightened visual style
The Eyes of the Night
shared 1970s urban paranoia, crime investigation, and grim thriller atmosphere
Movie Details
- Director
- Irvin Kershner
- Release Date
- 1978-08-02
- Runtime
- 104 min
- Rating
- 5.8 / 10 (240)
Cast
- Faye Dunaway
- Tommy Lee Jones
- Brad Dourif
- René Auberjonois
- Raúl Juliá
- Darlanne Fluegel
- Michael Tucker
- Frank Adonis
- Lisa Taylor
- Rose Gregorio
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Eyes of Laura Mars about?
- A fashion photographer’s uncanny visions of a serial killer’s murders pull her into a stylish, paranoid New York investigation.
- What is Eyes of Laura Mars like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Eyes of Laura Mars as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Eyes of Laura Mars violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Eyes of Laura Mars as graphic.
- What did critics think of Eyes of Laura Mars?
- Critics broadly found the film stylish and effectively cast, but considered its predictable story and ending a failure to realize its intriguing premise.
- Which films are like Eyes of Laura Mars?
- Films with a similar feel include Manhunter, Peeping Tom, Dressed to Kill, and The Eyes of the Night.
- How long is Eyes of Laura Mars?
- Eyes of Laura Mars runs 104 minutes.
- Where can I watch Eyes of Laura Mars?
- In United States, Eyes of Laura Mars is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
