One thing that upsets me is that critics were horrified with this film and with their negativity and backlash, they destroyed director Michael Powell's career. NOW they hail it as a masterpiece? Just goes to prove that critics are nothing more than cynical pretentious hypocrites who have no understanding of film whatsoever.
@nmoravec1 Actually, while they don't get 'em right 100% of the time, the truth is, most films that are critically praised end up, as time goes by, being regarded as a good film, while on the opposite end, most (tho not all) of critically panned films still end up developing a place in history as a bad film.
Peeping Tom is in the minority as one that ends up going against it's initial reviews.
@themightycelestial I disagree. There are more films than you know that were reviewed badly and now are hailed as masterpieces. Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo was reviled by critics, but now its hailed as one of his best films. Stanley Kubrick's The Shining and A Clockwork Orange are examples too.
@themightycelestial Good but easy movies are easy to get right. It's the truly brilliant and risk-subversive movies that most people get VERY wrong. Even great films, which are largely praised upon original release, are praised for the wrong reasons, praised blindly or simplistically, or the most ingenious elements of which are grossly overlooked or misunderstood. Alas, that is the fate of many of the most challenging works of art -- maligned by all but those who see & feel it from the margins.
@themightycelestial (continued). I suggest you don't rely on so-called "best films" lists. That's like searching for the truths of history from (only) the victors who write about it. Give yourself room for a wider, more diverse spectrum of perspectives on cinema. Your viewing habits and pleasures will thank you.
@nmoravec1 There are critics good & bad. Unfortunately, the good are far, far outnumbered by the mediocre-to-bad. And, you're right, that can be upsetting, even maddening. But, take heart, art doesn't listen to the din of small & timid minds, which glory in the confines of the herd. Whereas all true artists take risks, as did Powell. He was a maverick. He followed his inner masters, or the muses that beckoned him. He pushed the boundaries because he saw none. He created art! How many critics do?
@nmoravec1 It's always amusing when critics & viewers later hop on the bandwagon, in praise of a work/artist, once it's become 'fashionable' to do so. Pathetically, even at that late date, most Johnny-come-lately hypocrites can't genuinely articulate the distinct merits of a brilliant work. Their motive isn't based in sincere praise, but in fear of being out of step with the crowd. Vindication by one's peers is elusive. But, among the gods, art is embraced. For there is from where art comes!
@Vernedi so true. reviewers like roger egbert royally piss me off because theyre so fixated with certain genres, and sci-fi hardly gets the mention it deserves
The opening shot of the street here appears to be referenced on the cover of David Bowie's classic 'Ziggy Stardust' album, which, in place of the girl shows the rock n roll hustler himself.
Long paragraph short Critics are just Super DOUCHEBAGS
Gigatonbomb 2 months ago
Bloody bloke should be hung, drawn and quartered. What a waste of damned, fine, pretty hooker!
priapus56 2 months ago
The main character standing up at 3:56 and then sitting down at 4:28 is a censorship friendly way to tell that he was masturbating.
SaturnFT 2 months ago
I really hate that they call this the british psycho, especially when its so much better than psycho, still like psycho but this is better!
southernbrooklyngal 3 months ago
Scream 4 brought me here so now i'm gonna check this movie out
breybrey2dajizzay 3 months ago 8
@breybrey2dajizzay , Me too.
perdedoronline 2 months ago
HOT DIGGITY DOG!
somotastic21 4 months ago
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You can see this film on Netflix and it's a streaming download.
Artemis10able 4 months ago
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The movie that started it all.
FreakyGyrations 4 months ago
long live Powell!
jakeg934 4 months ago
Oh shit! Thank you so much for uploading this! I want to buy this film but it's around $45 and tough to find
GialloHorror 5 months ago
I love this movie. Way ahead of its time.
One thing that upsets me is that critics were horrified with this film and with their negativity and backlash, they destroyed director Michael Powell's career. NOW they hail it as a masterpiece? Just goes to prove that critics are nothing more than cynical pretentious hypocrites who have no understanding of film whatsoever.
nmoravec1 6 months ago 11
@nmoravec1 Actually, while they don't get 'em right 100% of the time, the truth is, most films that are critically praised end up, as time goes by, being regarded as a good film, while on the opposite end, most (tho not all) of critically panned films still end up developing a place in history as a bad film.
Peeping Tom is in the minority as one that ends up going against it's initial reviews.
Just look up any best films list.
themightycelestial 4 months ago
@themightycelestial I disagree. There are more films than you know that were reviewed badly and now are hailed as masterpieces. Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo was reviled by critics, but now its hailed as one of his best films. Stanley Kubrick's The Shining and A Clockwork Orange are examples too.
nmoravec1 4 months ago
@themightycelestial Good but easy movies are easy to get right. It's the truly brilliant and risk-subversive movies that most people get VERY wrong. Even great films, which are largely praised upon original release, are praised for the wrong reasons, praised blindly or simplistically, or the most ingenious elements of which are grossly overlooked or misunderstood. Alas, that is the fate of many of the most challenging works of art -- maligned by all but those who see & feel it from the margins.
ishmyl99 3 months ago
@themightycelestial (continued). I suggest you don't rely on so-called "best films" lists. That's like searching for the truths of history from (only) the victors who write about it. Give yourself room for a wider, more diverse spectrum of perspectives on cinema. Your viewing habits and pleasures will thank you.
ishmyl99 3 months ago
@nmoravec1 There are critics good & bad. Unfortunately, the good are far, far outnumbered by the mediocre-to-bad. And, you're right, that can be upsetting, even maddening. But, take heart, art doesn't listen to the din of small & timid minds, which glory in the confines of the herd. Whereas all true artists take risks, as did Powell. He was a maverick. He followed his inner masters, or the muses that beckoned him. He pushed the boundaries because he saw none. He created art! How many critics do?
ishmyl99 3 months ago
@nmoravec1 It's always amusing when critics & viewers later hop on the bandwagon, in praise of a work/artist, once it's become 'fashionable' to do so. Pathetically, even at that late date, most Johnny-come-lately hypocrites can't genuinely articulate the distinct merits of a brilliant work. Their motive isn't based in sincere praise, but in fear of being out of step with the crowd. Vindication by one's peers is elusive. But, among the gods, art is embraced. For there is from where art comes!
ishmyl99 3 months ago
@nmoravec1 Whatever those critics say about a film has no real worth. The best critic is the viewer not some grouchy critic on TV.
Vernedi 1 month ago
@Vernedi so true. reviewers like roger egbert royally piss me off because theyre so fixated with certain genres, and sci-fi hardly gets the mention it deserves
HarryStanfordZoneEnd 1 day ago
wait.. was Alfred Hitchcock buying on the store? thanks for upload! ;)
Cruztitucion 6 months ago
The Bowie cover was shot done in Heddon St, off Regent St., London.
riojanroll 7 months ago
@riojanroll The street in Peeping Tom was Rathbone Street, Soho, London.
pugilistofpower 6 months ago
The opening shot of the street here appears to be referenced on the cover of David Bowie's classic 'Ziggy Stardust' album, which, in place of the girl shows the rock n roll hustler himself.
riojanroll 7 months ago
thanks for the upload. I have to study this for my film studies course. This beats watching it in class =)
mellisa1230 7 months ago