What the Peeper Saw

Original title: La tua presenza nuda!

1972
R
1h 29m

IMDb RATING

5.8/10

1.8K

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A wealthy author's second wife begins to suspect that her 12 year old stepson may have murdered his mother, who mysteriously died in a bathtub accident.

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A wealthy author's second wife begins to suspect that her 12-year-old stepson may have murdered his mother, who mysteriously died in a bathtub accident.A wealthy author's second wife begins to suspect that her 12-year-old stepson may have murdered his mother, who mysteriously died in a bathtub accident.A wealthy author's second wife begins to suspect that her 12-year-old stepson may have murdered his mother, who mysteriously died in a bathtub accident.

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IMDb RATING

5.8/10

1.8K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Sophie
(as Conchita Montez)

Colette Jack

Sarah
(as Collette Jack)

Ricardo Palacios

Party Guest
(uncredited)

Emilio Rodríguez

Ricardo Valle

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Trivia
The film received minor cuts for its initial UK cinema release. However in 1978 the introduction of the Protection of Children Act caused the BBFC to withdraw the film where it received extensive cuts to all scenes where Elise strips in front of Marcus, shots of Marcus caressing Elise's breasts, and the complete removal of the bed scene between Elise and Marcus.

Goofs
Elyse says the peephole in the attic was covered with gauze, but when she looked through it , it was clear, no covering.

Quotes
Marcus: What could you have that I could possibly want?
Elise: Money?
Marcus: [indignant] Really!
Elise: What then?
Marcus: Anything?
Elise: Anything.
Marcus: You! Your natural presence.

Alternate versions
There are some very minor differences between the VHS and Blu-ray versions of the film. For example, when Elise strips in front of Marcus, there are significant last-minute jump-cuts in the Blu-ray version, while the VHS print runs normally. Also in the dream sequence when Elise strips and attempts to have sex with Marcus is presented differently in the copies. In the VHS print, the whole scene is in one take, ending with a smiling Paul watching over them. The Blu-ray version divides the whole scene into two parts, placing other small shots from the film in between. Also, the VHS uses the original title of the film "Night Child" instead of "What the Peeper Saw" in the Blu-ray. Both version have the same runtime of 95 minutes, however.

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Mark Lester is the greatest child actor ever!

I first saw OLIVER! six years ago, and I knew that the angelic-looking young actor playing the title role had to be the greatest child actor ever, and I was absolutely right. I have never seen a more bright and talented young actor. Lester is truly amazing. Right after I saw the film, I started seeking out other Mark Lester titles. The first and best I came across is the 1971 chiller, NIGHT CHILD, in which Mark gives what may very well be the greatest performance ever given by a child actor. Lester plays Marcus, a disturbed young boy who may have murdered his mother, and he may have similar plans for his father's new wife. I won't say anything more about the plot, but I will say that Mark Lester's performance is magnificent. He proves that he is the most skilled and versatile actor ever. It's unfortunate that this film isn't more well-known, but Lester's strong performance makes it something really special. It isn't likely that you"ll find the film in your local video store, but if you ever get the opportunity to see it, don't miss out!