The Third Eye (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1966, The Third Eye is a thriller and horror film directed by Mino Guerrini, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Young nobleman Mino lives with his mother and Marta, the housekeeper, in an old, decaying castle. He is infantile and morbidly attached to the weird duo; his only hobby is taxidermy. Laura, Mino's fiancee, is met with jealousy and hatred by the two women, and decides to leave the castle; but Marta sabotages her car brakes and she is killed. Mino takes her body back to the castle. Meanwhile, his mother is violently arguing with Marta, who throws her down the stairs and repeatedly bashes her head on the floor. The distraught Mino descends into madness: he picks up a stripper at a nightclub and brings her home, then strangles her while having sex next to Laura's dead body. He does the same with a prostitute. Marta discovers these murders and offers to help dispose of bodies. A year later, Daniela (Laura's twin sister) arrives at the castle...
Who’s in it. The Third Eye stars Franco Nero as Mino Alberti (as Frank Nero), Gioia Pascal as Marta, Erika Blanc as Laura / Daniela (as Diana Sullivan) and Olga Solbelli as Mino's Mother (as Olga Sunbeauty), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Third Eye has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Third Eye page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Third Eye tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Third Eye (1966)?
- In US, The Third Eye is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Third Eye worth watching?
- The Third Eye holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Third Eye?
- The Third Eye stars Franco Nero, Gioia Pascal, Erika Blanc, Olga Solbelli and Marina Morgan.
- When was The Third Eye released?
- The Third Eye was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.