“Peeping Tom” (1960) delves into Mark Lewis’s disturbing double life, working at a film studio by day and secretly capturing provocative images of women by night. Beyond voyeurism, he aims to create a chilling documentary, recording victims’ horrifying reactions during gruesome acts. Amid this, he forms a dangerous friendship with Helen, his downstairs neighbor’s daughter, revealing fragments of his mysterious movie project.

Upon its 1960 release, “Peeping Tom” sparked controversy and damaged director Michael Powell’s career. The film’s provocative themes and shocking narrative pushed cinema boundaries, leaving audiences horrified and intrigued. Today, “Peeping Tom” stands as a dark, influential masterpiece, recognized by directors like Francis Ford Coppola, George A. Romero, and Martin Scorsese for its profound impact on filmmaking.