Peeping Tom (1960)

What made this the most diabolical murder weapon ever used?

Peeping Tom (1960) poster

Loner Mark Lewis works at a film studio during the day and, at night, takes racy photographs of women. Also he's making a documentary on fear, which involves recording the reactions of victims as he murders them. He befriends Helen, the daughter of the family living in the apartment below his, and he tells her vaguely about the movie he is making.

Director: Michael Powell
Genre: Horror, Thriller, Drama
Runtime: 101 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Brian Easdale
Cinematography: Otto Heller
Editing: Noreen Ackland
Production: Michael Powell (Theatre)
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $150,000
Box Office: $83,957
Original Language: en

Themes

Overcoming Traumas of the Past, A Psychopathic Stalker's Nightmarish Pursuit, Toxic Relationships and Manipulation, In the Shadow of an Obsessive Girlfriend, Twisted Obsession and Bloody End

Keywords

london, england, primal fear, photography, obsession, childhood trauma, serial killer, landlord, boarding house, filmmaking, illegal prostitution, peeping tom, loner, voyeurism, blind mother, traumatic childhood

Trailer

Peeping Tom Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Peeping Tom about?
Loner Mark Lewis works at a film studio during the day and, at night, takes racy photographs of women. Also he's making a documentary on fear, which involves recording the reactions of victims as he murders them. He befriends Helen, the daughter of the family living in the apartment below his, and he tells her vaguely about the movie he is making.
Who directed Peeping Tom?
Peeping Tom was directed by Michael Powell.
Who stars in Peeping Tom?
Peeping Tom stars Karlheinz Böhm, Moira Shearer, Anna Massey, Maxine Audley, Brenda Bruce, Miles Malleson.
How long is Peeping Tom?
Peeping Tom has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
What genre is Peeping Tom?
Peeping Tom is a Horror, Thriller, Drama film.
What is the budget of Peeping Tom?
Peeping Tom had a budget of $150,000.
How much did Peeping Tom gross?
Peeping Tom grossed $83,957 worldwide.
Where was Peeping Tom produced?
Peeping Tom was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Peeping Tom?
The themes of Peeping Tom include: Overcoming Traumas of the Past, A Psychopathic Stalker's Nightmarish Pursuit, Toxic Relationships and Manipulation, In the Shadow of an Obsessive Girlfriend, Twisted Obsession and Bloody End.