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Story of the Eye (2004): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Story of the Eye is a 2004 film directed by Andrew Repasky McElhinney. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes and earned $6,300 worldwide. Critics gave it 46 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$6.3K
Metascore
46
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Story of the Eye (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 21m (81 min)
Genre
Adult
After the credits
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The story

What Is Story of the Eye About?

The premise of Story of the Eye without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A mysterious, abandoned house becomes the setting for a provocative exploration of anonymous lovers and unspoken desires. As night descends, their intense and wordless passion unfolds in a primal frenzy, pushing boundaries and blurring lines. The film delves into the dark allure of this secluded haven, leaving a lasting impression on viewers with its unsettling and captivating atmosphere.

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Crew

The Director of Story of the Eye

Directed by Andrew Repasky McElhinney.

From the director

More from Andrew Repasky McElhinney

More films directed by Andrew Repasky McElhinney, best-rated first: A Chronicle of Corpses and Georges Bataille’s Story of the Eye.

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Ratings

Story of the Eye Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Story of the Eye 46 on Metacritic.

Plot

Story of the Eye Plot Summary

What happens in Story of the Eye from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In this thrilling tale of unrestrained desire and relentless depravity, an unnamed young man undergoing the tumult of adolescence finds himself drawn into a forbidden romance with his distant cousin, Simone. Their passionate relationship begins unexpectedly when a dare leads them to place Simone’s bare bottom in a cat’s dish of milk, igniting a series of increasingly audacious encounters that continuously challenge the limits of erotic inclinations. As their bond intensifies, they pull their friend Marcelle into their escapades, causing their risqué actions to transform into a public spectacle, one which Simone’s widowed mother is forced to witness.

Full summary

The whole story of Story of the Eye, scene by scene

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Box office

Story of the Eye Box Office

Story of the Eye grossed $6,300 worldwide.

2004 box office

Worldwide gross

$6.3K

International
$6.3K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Story of the Eye?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the main character involved in the affair with his cousin Simone?

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FAQ

Story of the Eye FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Story of the Eye, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Story of the Eye?

Story of the Eye runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).

When was Story of the Eye released?

Story of the Eye was released on September 22, 2004.

Who directed Story of the Eye?

Story of the Eye was directed by Andrew Repasky McElhinney.

More films by Andrew Repasky McElhinney

How much did Story of the Eye make at the box office?

Story of the Eye grossed $6,300 worldwide.

How is Story of the Eye rated?

Story of the Eye has 46 on Metacritic.

Does Story of the Eye have a post-credit scene?

No. Story of the Eye has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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