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What the Peeper Saw 1972
What the Peeper Saw 1972 quantity
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Diabólica malicia (original title)
1h 29min | Crime, Drama, Horror | 14 October 1972 (Italy)
In this stylish and atmospheric psychological thriller reminiscent of Henry James's Turn of the Screw, a widowed English writer brings a young, glamorous new bride to his bleak, isolated home in rural Spain. She soon becomes obsessed with her 12-year old stepson, who she learns has just been expelled from school for mysterious offenses; while the boy enjoys, exploits, and feeds her increasing paranoia about him. That he is a brilliant and lonely child is obvious. But is he the victim of a neurotic woman's overwrought imagination– in Shakespeare's words, the innocent flower, or the serpent under it?
Mark Lester is the greatest child actor ever!
I first saw OLIVER! six years ago, and I knew that the angelic-looking young actor playing the title role had to be the greatest child actor ever, and I was absolutely right. I have never seen a more bright and talented young actor. Lester is truly amazing. Right after I saw the film, I started seeking out other Mark Lester titles. The first and best I came across is the 1971 chiller, NIGHT CHILD, in which Mark gives what may very well be the greatest performance ever given by a child actor. Lester plays Marcus, a disturbed young boy who may have murdered his mother, and he may have similar plans for his father's new wife. I won't say anything more about the plot, but I will say that Mark Lester's performance is magnificent. He proves that he is the most skilled and versatile actor ever. It's unfortunate that this film isn't more well-known, but Lester's strong performance makes it something really special. It isn't likely that you"ll find the film in your local video store, but if you ever get the opportunity to see it, don't miss out!
Directors: James Kelley (as James Kelly), Andrea Bianchi (as Andrew White)
Writers: Trevor Preston (original screenplay), Andrea Bianchi
Stars: Mark Lester, Britt Ekland, Hardy Krüger
Country: Spain | UK | Italy | West Germany
Language: English | Italian
Release Date: 14 October 1972 (Italy)
Also Known As: Child of the Night
Filming Locations: Madrid, Spain
What the Peeper Saw (1972)
89 min|Crime, Drama, Horror|14 Oct 1972
A wealthy author's second wife begins to suspect that her 12 year old stepson may have murdered his mother, who mysteriously died in a bathtub accident.
Director: James Kelley, Andrea Bianchi
Creator: Trevor Preston (original screenplay), Andrea Bianchi, Erich Kröhnke (story), Bautista Lacasa Nebot
Actors: Mark Lester, Britt Ekland, Hardy Krüger, Lilli Palmer
2 reviews for What the Peeper Saw 1972
Anonymous (verified owner) – March 8, 2020
allan (verified owner) – October 29, 2020
good value No problem with download. pleased with purchase
Simon Birch 1998
Krystal 2017