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A seaside village turns deadly as a seductive stranger and a sadistic killer cross paths.

THE FISH WITH THE EYES OF GOLD

1974 · 1h 24m · NR · Crime / Horror / Mystery / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

A serial killer is on the loose on an otherwise quiet tourist-friendly village in the Mediterranean coast.

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What is The Fish with the Eyes of Gold about?

The Fish with the Eyes of Gold is a 1974 Spanish crime-horror-mystery film directed by Pedro Luis Ramírez about a string of murders targeting women in a Mediterranean seaside town after the arrival of a charming Englishman.

Programmer's Pick

This Spanish giallo slices into sun, sex, and slashing with a seaside twist. If your idea of a beach vacation includes psycho killers and macabre intrigue, you’ll feel right at home. Watch out for the fish—golden eyes aren’t the strangest thing lurking in these waters.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Set against the picturesque backdrop of a Spanish coastal village, The Fish with the Eyes of Gold introduces Derek, a handsome English traveler whose flirtations with local women quickly draw attention. But as the town's sun-drenched calm is shattered by a series of grisly murders, suspicion and fear ripple through the seaside community. With a serial killer on the loose, both locals and tourists find themselves entangled in a web of seduction, mystery, and danger. Blending elements of slasher horror, police investigation, and the macabre, the film weaves giallo-inspired suspense with a distinctly Mediterranean flavor, all while the question of the murderer's identity looms over the unsuspecting village.

Details & Specs

Director
Pedro Luis Ramírez
Writer
Juan Gallardo Muñoz
Release
1974
Runtime
1h 24m
Country
Spain
Language
Spanish
Genres
Crime, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Also Known As
The Fish With the Gold Eyes, Original title: El pez de los ojos de oro

Cast & Crew

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Director: Pedro Luis Ramírez Writer: Juan Gallardo Muñoz
WD Wal Davis Derek RV Ricardo Vázquez Zachary Kendall Ada Tauler Ada Tauler Marina RM Rex Martín Marco NK Norma Kastel Virginia Barta Barri Barta Barri Comisario Montserrat Prous Montserrat Prous Mónica Víctor Israel Víctor Israel Pedro María Elena Arpón María Elena Arpón Amante de Zachary Gustavo Re Gustavo Re Miguel Toledo ST Susana Taber Hilde AB Agustín Bescos Doctor Richard Kolin Richard Kolin Selwyn Kendall VV Victor Vilens GA Gili Angli

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Why Cult

Mediterranean Giallo Vibes

Experience a Spanish take on the giallo formula, blending sun-drenched scenery with sinister murders and stylish intrigue.

Seductive Englishman

Derek’s arrival and charm set the plot—and the local women—into motion, adding a provocative edge to the unfolding mystery.

Slasher Mystery

A serial killer stalks the village, delivering classic slasher thrills alongside a whodunit investigation.

Seaside Setting

The Mediterranean coast provides an atmospheric contrast to the film's macabre happenings, making each murder feel even more shocking.

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Trigger

Arrival of Derek and his seduction of local women

Threat

Serial killer targeting women

Effect

Grisly murders and fear throughout the village

Setting

Spanish seaside village

Questions from the Vault

When was The Fish with the Eyes of Gold released? +

The Fish with the Eyes of Gold was released in 1974.

Who directed The Fish with the Eyes of Gold? +

The Fish with the Eyes of Gold was directed by Pedro Luis Ramírez.

How long is The Fish with the Eyes of Gold? +

The film runs for 84 minutes.

What genre is The Fish with the Eyes of Gold? +

The Fish with the Eyes of Gold is a crime, horror, mystery, and thriller film.

Where can I watch The Fish with the Eyes of Gold? +

You can watch The Fish with the Eyes of Gold on SassyFlix.

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