The Hypnotic Eye
“Beware his hypnotic power that turns human flesh into helpless robots!”
Synopsis
A mysterious hypnotist is suspected by the police of being responsible for a wave of young, attractive women committing various forms of self-mutilation.
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The Hypnotic Eye, 1960 - Now Whos' Got A Fixation, Movie Clip
Type: Clip • Published 2021-10-10
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Jacques Bergerac
Desmond
Merry Anders
Dodie Wilson
Marcia Henderson
Marcia Blaine
Allison Hayes
Justine
Joe Patridge
Det. Sgt. Dave Kennedy
Fred Demara
The Great Impostor
Lawrence Lipton
Beatnik Poet Laureate
Eric Nord
King of the Beatniks (as Eric 'Big Daddy' Nord)
Guy Prescott
Dr. Philip Hecht
Jimmy Lydon
Emergency Doctor (as James Lydon)
Carol Thurston
Doris Scott
Eva Lynd
Woman from Audience
Eddie Baker
Observer at Scene (uncredited)
Nina Borget
Audience Member (uncredited)
Phyllis Cole
Mrs. McNear (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnum
Audience Member (uncredited)
Mary Foran
June Mayes (uncredited)
George Ford
Audience Member (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 27, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$365K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Blair
- Screenplay & Story
- Gitta Woodfield, William Read Woodfield
- Original Score
- Marlin Skiles
- Original Title
- The Hypnotic Eye
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Budget
- $365K
- Production Studios
- Bloch/Woodfield Productions, Penguin Productions, Allied Artists Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Blair
Gitta Woodfield, William Read Woodfield
Marlin Skiles
William Austin
Charles B. Bloch, Ben Schwalb
Department Leadership Roster
George Blair
Director
Gitta Woodfield
Screenplay
William Read Woodfield
Screenplay
Charles B. Bloch
Producer
Marlin Skiles
Original Music Composer
William Austin
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hypnotic Eye
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What is The Hypnotic Eye about?
A mysterious hypnotist is suspected by the police of being responsible for a wave of young, attractive women committing various forms of self-mutilation.
Who directed The Hypnotic Eye?
The Hypnotic Eye was directed by George Blair.
Who stars in The Hypnotic Eye?
The principal cast of The Hypnotic Eye includes Jacques Bergerac, Merry Anders, Marcia Henderson, Allison Hayes, Joe Patridge.
When was The Hypnotic Eye released and how long is it?
The Hypnotic Eye was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hypnotic Eye?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hypnotic Eye was composed by Marlin Skiles.