The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

It is an exhilarating, distressing, funny and profound film, with one of the more memorable film scores in years,

After moving into her husbands' house, a stepmother begins to get increasingly concerned about his sons' growing psychotic behavior that becomes eerily similar to the antics that killed his first wife and begins to fear for her safety around him.This was quite the disturbing if flawed effort overall. What really tends to work here for this one is the fact that there's a rather sleazy tone present in a retelling of a rather familiar story. With the film exploring the familiar set-up involving her arrival alongside his return home that gradually leads to the discovery of even darker activities just within the surface, that allows this one to adapt plenty of sleazy thrills into this one that makes for a rather appropriate fit into the times. The general scenes of her nude, either walking through the house after showering or lounging about in barely-there swimsuits are fine enough, but to include the scenes of her being actively fondled while on the phone or the stand-out scene of being forced to strip completely naked in front of him all gives it a rather depraved tone and feel which is quite apparently a sign of the times. Given that this is all tied together with the more traditional elements found in the adaptation of the original story, it goes along quite nicely with the stories of his deviant behavior at the school, the mysteriously quiet nature of his general appearance and the growing paranoia experienced by the thought that he's targeting her for the same reasons to really build up the thriller aspects of the storyline. That also leaves the film into quite a rousing final half which comes with some rather fun times here as she finally learns the truth indulging in a series of fantasies about what to do to him and finally leading into the final revelation that makes for quite a nice finale. Even with these positives, there are a few flaws to be found here. The biggest issue here is the film's rather dramatic sense of pacing, tending to feature more in the way of straightforward drama rather than any kind of horrific activity. It's all basically the idea that he's done these terrible things yet never follows through or shows any of it happening, forcing this one to go nearly it's entire running time before any kind of action actually occurs as nearly all the scenes of her running around trying to find out the truth indeed build up the mystery without anything actually happening causing this one to be incredibly boring at times. Nowhere else is this most evident than in the encounter with the psychiatrist which is so bland and dull despite all the revelations coming out that there's nothing all that enjoyable about it that comes to pass from it. The other main flaw here is the fact that this one is so obviously based on the famous adaptation of the main story that it feels way too predictable throughout here, going from familiar set-up to familiar set-up without any deviation which makes for a rather routine affair here. This is due mainly to the idea that she's being made out to be crazy and nothing she says is the truth, which is quite the familiar storyline here and this one running so close to that storyline. These here are what really hold this one back.Rated Unrated/R: Full Nudity, Language, Mild Violence and sexual situations including erotic teasing of a minor.

"What the Peeper Saw" is much more of a psychological drama than a horror film, or even a thriller. It focuses heavily on the antagonistic relationship between Elise (Britt Ekland), the new wife of an older man, successful author Paul (Hardy Kruger), and her stepson Marcus (Mark Lester of "Oliver!" fame). They initially seem to get along all right, but Elise becomes increasingly frustrated by this enigmatic, aloof kid, who acts much older than his actual age. She comes to suspect that he had murdered his biological mother Sarah (Colette Giacobine), and now has similar designs on her.As directed by James Kelley ("The Beast in the Cellar"), you can't ever expect a lot of tension in this film. That doesn't seem to be its primary concern. It DOES have a sexual charge about it, however. Hell, the uncut version opens with a scene of nudity. The evolving relationship between our heroine and bratty antagonist does play up this quality. (Still, it must be noted that you don't ever see the kid indulge in the act of peeping on screen.) The single most memorable sequence involves the two main characters exchanging clothes for information, as Elise strips in front of Marcus in order to get some truths out of him.And this kid is one truly cagey character. One thing you can expect is that the scenario turns into one of "he said, she said", and Elise is understandably flustered that she can get almost nobody to believe her about this bad seed.Ekland is no great shakes as a dramatic actress, but she just looks so damn fine that some viewers probably won't mind very much. (She DOES give the proceedings an earnest effort.) Kruger is fine as the dad, but the film belongs to young Lester, who's quite amusing throughout. Lilli Palmer and Harry Andrews are excellent in special guest appearances as a psychiatrist and school headmaster.The out of nowhere violent ending is downright hilarious, even if it's probably not intended to be that way.The Italian version is credited to Andrea Bianchi ("Strip Nude for Your Killer", "Burial Ground").Six out of 10.

A wealthy author's second wife (Britt Ekland) begins to suspect her 12-year old stepson (Mark Lester) may have murdered his mother whom mysteriously died in a bathtub accident. Hardy Krüger ("Sundays and Cybele") plays the father.The film was directed by James Kelley ("The Beast in the Cellar"). The Italian version of the film credits the prolific Andrea Bianchi as writer and director, under the pseudonym Andrew White. The cast is strong, with child star Mark Lester ("Oliver!") and Bond girl Britt Ekland ("The Wicker Man") appropriately cast.As of 2014, the cut version is available on CrypticTV (and probably YouTube), with the uncut now out on Blu-ray from VCI. Although, the latter is very, very pricey. Depending on how you see it, of course, the sound and picture will vary in quality. Overall, though, well worth seeking out for fans of 1970s Italian horror / suspense movies.

This is one of Britt Eckland's earlier films and was largely ignored on release in the UK, as it was support film for 'Don't Look Back', with Donald Sutherland.The plot is convoluted and somewhat difficult to follow.Ther is in the uncut version a considerable amount of nudity, and at the time a certain controversy was a stirred up. Britt Eckland is often naked when the 12 yr old boy is present,on shot, and in one scene, the boy sits in a chair and makes her perform a full strip in front of him, her genital region only obscured by the boy's head. For nude rear scenes, a body-double was used for Britt Eckland's character, as was often the case with Eckland.