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A recently blinded woman stumbles through terror and murder in the English countryside.

SEE NO EVIL

eep your eyes on what she can not see.

1971 · 1h 29m · PG · Crime / Mystery / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

In the English countryside, Sarah Rexton, recently blinded in a horse riding accident, moves in with her uncle's family and gallantly adjusts to her new condition, unaware that a killer stalks them.

Quick Answer

What is See No Evil about?

See No Evil is a 1971 British crime, mystery, and thriller film directed by Richard Fleischer about a recently blinded woman who unknowingly returns to a house where her family has been murdered and must evade a psychotic killer.

Programmer's Pick

See No Evil puts Mia Farrow through a gauntlet of suspense, leveraging her blindness for maximum psychological tension. Richard Fleischer crafts a British giallo with a gothic English twist, where even the cowboy boots have sinister intent.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Sarah Rexton, recently blinded in a horse riding accident, seeks solace with her uncle's family in their stately English home. While she adjusts to her new life and rekindles romance with her boyfriend Steve, a violent storm is brewing on the horizon. During Sarah's absence, a psychotic killer invades the household, leaving her relatives dead. Unaware of the carnage, Sarah spends the night alone in the house, oblivious to the horror surrounding her. As dawn breaks, she begins to piece together the chilling reality. With her disability amplifying the sense of vulnerability, Sarah must navigate an environment filled with danger, suspense, and lurking menace.

Details & Specs

Director
Richard Fleischer
Writer
Brian Clemens
Release
1971
Runtime
1h 29m
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Also Known As
See No Evil, Blind Terror, Terror ciego, Original title: Blind Terror

Why This Matters

This psychological thriller is notable for its international US-UK co-production, Mia Farrow's praised lead performance, and a screenplay that earned Brian Clemens an Edgar Allan Poe Award nomination.
— SassyFlix Curator

Why Cult

Blind Protagonist Peril

Mia Farrow’s Sarah is a recently blinded woman whose vulnerability is key to the film’s nerve-racking suspense.

British Giallo Flavor

This thriller borrows stylishly from Italian giallo, but grounds the terror in the English countryside.

Killer in Boots

The murderer’s signature cowboy boots make every footstep a clue—and a threat.

Psychological Tension

The film amplifies dread by making the audience as unaware as Sarah, forcing us to feel every shadow and sound.

Scene Gallery

Threat File

Trigger

Home invasion by psychotic killer

Threat

Psychotic killer stalking the house

Effect

Murders family members and endangers Sarah

Countermeasure

Clues left by the killer and outside assistance

Setting

English countryside estate and surrounding woods

Questions from the Vault

Who directed See No Evil? +

See No Evil was directed by Richard Fleischer.

How long is See No Evil? +

See No Evil has a runtime of 89 minutes.

What genre is See No Evil? +

See No Evil is a crime, mystery, and thriller film.

Where can I watch See No Evil? +

You can watch See No Evil on SassyFlix.

How does Sarah learn about the killer's identity? +

Sarah discovers a bracelet engraved with a name, left behind by the killer, which becomes a crucial clue to his identity.

Trailers & Clips

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