Vermilion Eyes (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1990, Vermilion Eyes is a thriller and horror film directed by Nathan Schiff, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Obsessed with sex and death, a man is haunted by visions of beautiful women and brutal violence. He begins an odyssey into a world which, in his mind, transforms into an array of sexual fantasies and images of horrible accidents, suicide and murder. Like a bird of prey, he seeks out fatal automobile crashes and an assortment of other tragedies, which he records on film with a movie camera to view repeatedly, over and over. His dreams are a twisted amalgam of violent images juxtaposed with the tenderness of lovemaking. Overwhelmed by such fantasies, he soon becomes unable to distinguish reality from fantasy. He seeks to rid himself of these disturbing thoughts through love and by understanding the true nature of man. Instead, his emotional state falters, becoming more attuned with the notion of self-destruction. Morality becomes only a literary flourish, and dreams, now prophetic nightmares, the harbingers of complete and utter annihilation.
Who’s in it. Vermilion Eyes stars John Smihula as The Man, Arlene Burns as The Sister, Barbara Balmer as The Prostitute and Hope Sender as The Girlfriend.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Vermilion Eyes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vermilion Eyes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vermilion Eyes tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Vermilion Eyes (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Vermilion Eyes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Vermilion Eyes worth watching?
- Vermilion Eyes holds an audience score of 5.8 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 Vermilion Eyes?
- Vermilion Eyes stars John Smihula, Arlene Burns, Barbara Balmer and Hope Sender.
- When was Vermilion Eyes released?
- Vermilion Eyes was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.