Make A Scene Film Club invites you to witness  Eyes of Laura Mars - a supernatural horror thriller so stylish it practically demands to be watched with a cocktail in hand and cigarette to steady your nerves. Directed by Irvin Kershner (later of The Empire Strikes Back fame) and written and by none other than horror maestro John Carpenter, this 1978 oddity blends high fashion, psychic visions and serial killer thrills into a mirrorball fever dream. Set in the glittering world of late-70s New York fashion photography the film follows Laura Mars - a photographer who starts seeing murders through the killer’s eyes.

Eyes of Laura Mars is a disco-infused take on the giallo genre - a style usually associated with Italian cinema (Dario Argento's Susperia as a keystone example) all stylised violence, voyeurism and high-gloss visuals. But here, it’s been filtered through American fashion culture: think Studio 54 energy meets slasher horror. The film’s striking photographic aesthetic is heavily shaped by the work of Helmut Newton, whose provocative, controversial fashion imagery gives the film its inspiration and unique look. 

Leading it all is Faye Dunaway, delivering another of her full-throttle performances —intense, glamorous and unhinged, it's up there with Mommie Dearest.

Adding to the film’s pedigree (and camp credentials), the theme song comes from Barbra Streisand, whose track “Prisoner” brings full diva energy to an already heightened experience. All of this combined with sheer audacity of its concept sees Eyes of Laura Mars stands as a truly unique horror thriller that Quentin Tarantino cites as one of his favourites. Whether you’re here for the lurid murders, the disco tunes and vintage fashions or the smattering of queer supporting characters including the voice of Chucky himself Brad Dourif this is one screening you won’t forget.

All of our screenings are 18+ unless otherwise stated, and the film start time is as advertised above. 

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