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What the Peeper Saw (1972), also known as Night Hair Child, is a psychological thriller that revolves around a disturbing relationship between a young boy and his new stepmother. The story follows Elise, a woman who marries Paul, a much older man with a son named Marcus from a previous marriage. As Elise moves into their home, she becomes increasingly unsettled by Marcus’s manipulative and cold behavior.
As strange incidents begin to occur, Elise starts to suspect that Marcus may be responsible for the mysterious death of his biological mother. The film builds psychological tension, leaving the viewer uncertain whether Elise is unraveling due to paranoia or if Marcus is truly dangerous. The movie explores themes of gaslighting, innocence corrupted, and the fear of the unknown within the family unit
