Evil Eye (1975) movie poster

Evil Eye

Malocchio

1975 ·1h 46m · ★ 4.5 (23)

People around Peter Crane begin dying in mysterious fashion. How is Playboy Peter involved in this? He begins having nightmares dealing with murder...His psychiatrist has no idea of what Peter is suffering from. Even the police are in danger as they start investigating the case. What is the secret of the "Magic Circle"?

Why it matters

A paranoid descent into occult dread where 1970s supernatural thriller meets eerie psychological suspense.

  • Anchored by Peter Crane’s unsettling transformation from suave Playboy to haunted man, blending noir charm with mounting terror.
  • The “Magic Circle” cult angle taps into ’70s occult obsession, predating and echoing films like *The Wicker Man* and *Rosemary’s Baby*.
  • Practical effects and shadowy atmosphere build disquiet through suggestion, not gore — a slow burn for fans of mood-driven horror.
  • Perfect for viewers who savor occult mysteries tangled with psychological unraveling, where reality and nightmare blur but answers remain elusive.

Horror DNA

Gore
14
Slow Burn
66
Psychological
57
Supernatural
60
Creature
0
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
14
Survival
17

Phobia triggers

Religious Imagery

TMDB Keywords

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