Anguish (1987)
The eyes of the city are mine.
An ophthalmologist's assistant with an unhealthy interest in human eyeballs goes on a killing spree to collect eyeballs for his overbearing mother's collection. Reality soon takes a bizarre turn, both for the characters and the audience.
Director: Bigas Luna
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: March 23, 1987
Cast
- Zelda Rubinstein - Alice Pressman, the Mother
- Michael Lerner - John Pressman
- Talia Paul - Patty
- Àngel Jové - The Killer
- Clara Pastor - Linda
- Isabel García Lorca - Caroline Robinson
- Vicente Gil - Taxi Driver - Old Movie
- Víctor Guillén - Sleepy - Old Movie
- Craig Hill - Doctor at Hospital - New Movie
- Benito Pocino - Popcorn Man - Old Movie
Screenplay
- Bigas Luna
- Michael Berlin (Dialogue)
Music: José Manuel Pagán
Cinematography: Josep M. Civit
Editing: Tom Sabin
Production: Samba P.C., Luna Films, Pepon Coromina
Country: Spain
Language: English
Original Language: es
Themes
Body Mutilation and Gore Horror, Bloody Slasher Horror and Masked Killers, Bloody Slasher Horror, Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Sadistic Game and Survival Horror
Keywords
sadism, gore, surrealism, grindhouse, serial killer, slasher, brutality, mutilation, psycho killer, female psychopath, psychotronic film, extreme violence
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Anguish about?
- An ophthalmologist's assistant with an unhealthy interest in human eyeballs goes on a killing spree to collect eyeballs for his overbearing mother's collection. Reality soon takes a bizarre turn, both for the characters and the audience.
- Who directed Anguish?
- Anguish was directed by Bigas Luna.
- Who stars in Anguish?
- Anguish stars Zelda Rubinstein, Michael Lerner, Talia Paul, Àngel Jové, Clara Pastor, Isabel García Lorca.
- How long is Anguish?
- Anguish has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Anguish?
- Anguish is a Horror, Thriller film.
- Where was Anguish produced?
- Anguish was produced in Spain.
- What are the themes of Anguish?
- The themes of Anguish include: Body Mutilation and Gore Horror, Bloody Slasher Horror and Masked Killers, Bloody Slasher Horror, Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Sadistic Game and Survival Horror.