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Acid, obsession, and surgical terror in Jesús Franco’s upscale Parisian clinic.

FACELESS

Come Face to Face with Evil

1987 · 01:38:00 · NR · Horror / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

When model Barbara Hallen disappears in France, her father's private detective traces her steps to a private plastic surgery clinic run by Dr.Flamand.

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What is Faceless about?

Faceless is a 1987 Spain/France horror-thriller film directed by Jesús Franco about a plastic surgeon who kidnaps women in a desperate attempt to restore his sister’s disfigured face.

Key Facts
Director
Jesús Franco
Writers
René Chateau, Jean Mazarin, Pierre Ripert, Dominique Eudes, Jesús Franco, Michel Lebrun
Release
1987
Runtime
1h 38m
Country
Spain, France
Language
English
Also Known As
Les prédateurs de la nuit

The SassyFlix Take

Jesús Franco serves up Euro-horror excess with acid attacks, face transplants, and a cast that includes Telly Savalas and Caroline Munro. Model disappearances and mad science give this Paris-set nightmare a glossy, depraved sheen. If you like your surgery with a side of slasher, Franco’s scalpel is sharp.
From the Vault

Plastic surgery was never meant to be this invasive.

Why Cult

Mad Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Frank Flamand’s obsession with repairing his sister’s acid-scarred face sets the stage for a chain of kidnappings and grotesque surgeries.

Euro-Cult Cast

Helmut Berger, Telly Savalas, Caroline Munro, and Brigitte Lahaie headline this international ensemble of horror regulars and cult favorites.

Surgical Horror

Face transplants, acid attacks, and medical restraints mean the clinic is open for business—and you won’t want an appointment.

Franco at the Helm

Genre maestro Jesús Franco directs, bringing his signature blend of sleaze, suspense, and surrealism to this 1987 tale.

About This Film

The renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Frank Flamand owns the Clinique des Mimosas in Saint Cloud. While shopping in Paris at Christmas with his beloved sister Ingrid, his partner and the head of the clinic, Nathalie, Dr. Frank is attacked with acid by a client that had her face partially destroyed by him in a unsuccessful operation. However, he sidesteps the acid attack his sister Ingrid is instead totally deformed. Dr. Frank becomes obsessed with restoring Ingrid's face and together with Nathalie and their servant Gordon (Gérard Zalcberg), they kidnap beautiful women. Dr. Frank kills them in the hopes of preparing a solution to recover the beauty of his sister.

Themes & Keywords

Female Nudity Nudity Blood Death Rape Sex Gore Lesbian Sex Sadism Slasher Prostitute Lesbianism Fight Psychopath Kidnapping Investigation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Faceless about? +

Faceless follows Dr. Frank Flamand, a plastic surgeon who kidnaps women to restore his sister's disfigured face after an acid attack gone wrong.

Who directed Faceless? +

Faceless was directed by Jesús Franco.

When was Faceless released? +

Faceless was released in 1987.

How long is Faceless? +

Faceless has a runtime of 98 minutes.

What genre is Faceless? +

Faceless is a horror and thriller film.

Where can I watch Faceless? +

Faceless is available to stream on SassyFlix.