Baron Ivan Rassimov, a brilliant doctor, died horribly during a fire burst in his laboratory. Since that day, his daughter Tanja retired to a life of reclusion, covering with a dark veil her disfigured face. Professor Nijinski was once a student of Rassimov; he married Tanja, and he's trying to restore her lost beauty with a series of skin transplants. However, to reach his goal, professor Nijinski needs beautiful young victims for his transplant experiments.
Acting
Kinski's unhinged intensity elevates bargain-bin material.
Costume
Tanja's black veil: iconic gothic imagery on a budget.
Practical Effects
Skin-peeling effects surprisingly stomach-turning for '74.
Director
Sergio Garrone
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Kinski filmed this during his notorious '70s Italian period where he'd accept literally any role that paid cash upfront.
Garrone's film rides the coattails of Eyes Without a Face but swaps poetry for grindhouse efficiency.
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