I saw this back in the day and have always spoken up for what seemed always to be an underrated film. Watching it almost 40 years later, things have changed. I am now viewing this after exposure to any, many Italian giallo. If someone had mentioned back in the 70s that this had been inspired by the genre, I would have perhaps been able to seek them out without having to wait some 25 years. So, what we have here is, possibly the only example of an American giallo, although one might be tempted to consider some of the work of De Palmer and Verhoeven. Unfortunately, what seemed at the time innovative and stylish, lacks the razzmatazz of the Italian product. And for all the Helmut Newton imagery and the models in (and out) of their finery, this lacks, for want of a better word, balls. There is no edge, it is ponderous and lacks the courage of its convictions. It starts well enough but fades badly despite the excellent performance of Tommy Lee Jones and perhaps partly because of a very lacklustre one from Faye Dunaway.

I watch this movie at least once a year and I know, by industry, standards it is a terrible movie, but I like it. It has disco music, it has Faye Dunaway, it has models, and it has (some) stylish clothing. I once did an Eyes of Laura Mars photo shoot, so having said that, stylistically this is a little iconic thriller that not many people know about. It's cheesy, it's campy, but it looks and feels great. Perfect Halloween movie to watch for any person who works in the 'fashion' industry.Also, if anyone can find the movie poster, please let me know. I love it.

Suddenly Laura Mars (Faye Dunaway) can see through the eyes of a serial killer as he commits his crimes. She contacts the police and with the aid of a police detective (Tommy Lee Jones), tries to stop the killer. But first, they have to figure out who it is.When you think about the great John Carpenter films, this one never seems to make the list. And in some ways that is fair, because he apparently had little to do with the final product (his script was rewritten). But it is a Carpenter film just the same, and ought to be recognized as such.Others have noted that this is sort of an American version of the Italian giallo. I can see that, and it is this connection that really makes me wonder what was in Carpenter's script, and what was added or changed by others. Who introduced this element? The other writer was David Zelag Goodman. And Goodman is no slouch, having made "Straw Dogs" and "Logan's Run"... but was he the one influenced by the Italians? Doubtful.

A renowned photographer can suddenly see through the eyes of a serial killerStarring Faye Dunaway and Tommy Lee Jones.Written by John Carpenter (Screenplay) and David Zelag (Screenplay).Directed by Irvine Kershner.Everything about this movie is average. From the acting performances to the story itself.It just about kept my interest and it does build up to a good climatic ending. On a historical note it was interesting to see all the old cars and landmarks and it captures well the feel and atmosphere of the disco scene in the late seventies,However Faye Dunaway's performance throughout was about as hammy as a tin of spam. This movie really needed a better leading actress or at least a better performance. I wasn't too keen on all the photography and modelling stuff either but maybe that's just personal preference. I'm not interested in that world whatsoever.An average but easily forgettable film.6/10