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Eyes of Laura Mars (1978) -- Suddenly Laura Mars can see through the eyes of a serial killer as he commits his crimes. She contacts the police and with the aid of a police detective, tries to stop the killer. But first, they have to figure out who it is.

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User Rating:
6.0/10   3,033 votes
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Director:
Writers:
John Carpenter (screenplay) and
David Zelag Goodman (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
2 August 1978 (USA) more
Plot:
Suddenly Laura Mars can see through the eyes of a serial killer as he commits his crimes. She contacts... more | add synopsis
Awards:
1 win & 1 nomination more
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Eyes Of Laura Mars remake at a standstill...
 (From Fangoria. 7 May 2009, 11:55 AM, PDT)

Woh La 09: Now it's Eyes Of Laura Mars being remade
 (From Fangoria. 18 April 2009, 7:56 AM, PDT)

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A decent thriller with a predictable twist... But good tunes & decent performances help, too.... more (56 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Faye Dunaway ... Laura Mars

Tommy Lee Jones ... John Neville

Brad Dourif ... Tommy Ludlow

Rene Auberjonois ... Donald Phelps

Raul Julia ... Michael Reisler (also as R.J.)

Frank Adonis ... Sal Volpe
Lisa Taylor ... Michele

Darlanne Fluegel ... Lulu
Rose Gregorio ... Elaine Cassell
Bill Boggs ... Himself
Steve Marachuk ... Robert
Meg Mundy ... Doris Spenser
Marilyn Meyers ... Sheila Weissman

Gary Bayer ... Reporter

Mitchell Edmonds ... Reporter
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Eyes (USA) (working title)
Ögon (Sweden) [sv]
Øjne (Denmark) [da]
Die Augen der Laura Mars (West Germany) [de]
Gözler (Turkey: Turkish title) [tr]
Gli occhi di Laura Mars (Italy) [it]
Laura Marsin silmät (Finland) [fi]
Les yeux de Laura Mars (France) [fr]
Oczy Laury Mars (Poland) [pl]
Ojos (Spain) [es]
Ojos de Laura Mars (Venezuela) [es]
Os Olhos de Laura Mars (Portugal) [pt]
Ta matia tis Laura Mars (Greece) [el]
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104 min
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Color (Metrocolor)
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In the film's prologue, the "author" photograph of Dunaway glimpsed on the inner dust jacket of the prop book "The Eyes of Mars" is from a 1977 sitting with American photographer Francesco Scavullo (1921-2004) more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: When the killer kicks in the metallic door to Laura's bedroom, dents/footprints in the door from previous takes of this shot are clearly visible. more
Quotes:
Laura: I can't understand... how it's possible... to live your whole life... without someone... and be doing more or less OK. And then suddenly you find them.
John Neville: You recognize them.
Laura: You recognize them. And... you know without them...
John Neville: [whispered] It's terrifying.
Laura: Yes.
John Neville: [whispered] It's beautiful.
Laura: Yes.
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5 out of 7 people found the following review useful.
A decent thriller with a predictable twist... But good tunes & decent performances help, too...., 29 January 2002
Author: LeathermanCraig from Long Beach, California

Sure.... Compared to the thrillers of today - it just can't compare. It seems low budget and 3rd world in quality. But it's got so much more beneath the surface.

The plot is simple - a 'High Fashion' photographer (Laura Mars) begins to have visions of brutal murders - both when sleeping and while awake. Some of these visions begin to seep into her work and her images. But soon, the visions begin to include many of her friends, acquaintances and co-workers. A homicide detective (John Neville) assigned to the case begins hanging around and trying to solve the case, including the murders involving Laura's friends. Many of Laura's friends & acquaintances get killed along the way, leaving her emotionally bereft and open to Neville's advances. I won't blow the end of the film (as others may) by giving away the twists and turns.

There are a few decent performances in the movie - including Rene Auberjunois as Laura's 'flamboyantly flaming' manager, assistant and best friend. And, how he can wear a dress....

This stylish & sometimes sexy thriller is an 8 of 10 when the age of the flick comes into consideration. Decent plot, decent acting and decent twists. And, I am sorry, but Barbara Streisand's opening song still stands as one of my all time favorite songs.... Speaking of the opening, the opening credits of the film are kinda creepy and chilling. Go rent it and decide for yourself!

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