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Dreams turn deadly in this seaside giallo of missing lovers and eccentric suspects.

EYE IN THE LABYRINTH

Chilling horror!

1972 · 1h 33m · NR · Horror / Mystery / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

A woman searches for her missing lover, a psychiatrist who has suddenly vanished for no apparent reason. She ends up at a villa populated by a group of eccentric individuals. A string of murders commence immediately.

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Proof that a missing psychiatrist can really ruin your beach vacation.

Programmer's Pick

This is giallo by the sea, where surreal nightmares and artsy weirdos collide. Mario Caiano steers Rosemary Dexter into a maze of missing psychiatrists, suspicious artists, and a villa with more secrets than residents. For fans of stylish Euro-mysteries with a side of seaside paranoia.

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Quick Answer
What is Eye in the Labyrinth about?

Eye in the Labyrinth is a 1972 Monaco-Italian horror, mystery, and thriller film directed by Mario Caiano about Julie, who investigates her psychiatrist boyfriend's disappearance amid strange dreams and a house full of eccentric characters.

Details & Specs
Director
Mario Caiano
Writers
Mario Caiano, Antonio Saguera, Horst Hächler
Release
1972
Runtime
1h 33m
Country
Monaco, Italy
Language
Italian, Spanish
Also Known As
Blood

Synopsis

Julie (Rosemary Dexter) is disturbed by the disappearance of her psychiatrist boyfriend Luca (Horst Frank) following a bizarre dream where she witnessed him murdered. She travels to a seaside village where he might be and encounters Frank (Adolfo Celi), who tells her Luca has indeed been there. Julie's investigation leads her the house of Gerta (Alida Valli), where the mystery deepens among the odd characters residing at this artists enclave.

Why Cult

Dreamlike Mystery

Julie’s investigation is haunted by bizarre dreams and eerie coincidences, blurring reality and nightmare.

Eccentric Artist Enclave

The villa is inhabited by a colorful cast of oddball artists, each with their own secrets and motives.

International Giallo Cast

Rosemary Dexter, Adolfo Celi, Alida Valli, and Sybil Danning make for an eclectic and memorable lineup.

Seaside Atmosphere

The coastal setting adds a sun-drenched yet menacing edge to the labyrinthine mystery.

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Questions from the Vault

What is Eye in the Labyrinth about? +

Eye in the Labyrinth follows Julie as she searches for her missing psychiatrist boyfriend, leading her into a web of dreams, murder, and eccentric suspects at a seaside artists' villa.

Who directed Eye in the Labyrinth? +

Eye in the Labyrinth was directed by Mario Caiano.

How long is Eye in the Labyrinth? +

Eye in the Labyrinth has a runtime of 93 minutes.

What genre is Eye in the Labyrinth? +

Eye in the Labyrinth is a horror, mystery, and thriller film.

Where can I watch Eye in the Labyrinth? +

Eye in the Labyrinth is available to stream on SassyFlix.