The Headless Eyes(1971)

He's out there… Out of sight, and out of his mind!

The Headless Eyes is a 1971 horror film set in New York City that follows an artist driven to brutal violence after suffering a traumatic attack. When a stranger gouges out his eyes with a spoon, the artist survives the ordeal but is forever changed. Consumed by rage and psychological torment, he descends into madness and begins hunting those around him, committing increasingly savage acts. The film explores themes of trauma, revenge, and mental deterioration with unflinching intensity. Shot on a low budget with a gritty, exploitation-era aesthetic, The Headless Eyes captures the grimy underbelly of 1970s New York. It's a disturbing character study that doesn't shy away from graphic violence, offering a raw portrait of how violence begets violence. The film remains a cult curiosity for horror enthusiasts seeking uncompromising, transgressive cinema from the era.