“Eyes of a Stranger” is a 1981 horror and thriller movie which was filmed in Miami, Florida, USA. In the film, news anchorwoman Jane Harris suspects a man living in her apartment complex to be a serial killer terrorising their city. The movie starred Lauren Tewes, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and John DiSanti. There’s much more to learn and find fascinating about this movie, from the scenes, the actresses and actors, to the interesting behind the scenes facts.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Eyes of a Stranger” took place in Miami, Florida, USA. This was done over a timeline during the year 1980. It was at this location where the unsettling plot of a serial killer playing out in an apartment complex was brought to life.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Lauren Tewes | Jane Harris |
| Jennifer Jason Leigh | Tracy Harris |
| John DiSanti | Stanley Herbert |
| Gwen Lewis | Debbie |
| Kitty Lunn | Annette |
| Timothy Hawkins | Jeff |
| Ted Richert | Roger England |
| Toni Crabtree | Mona |
| Stella Rivera | Dancer |
| Dan Fitzgerald | Bartender |
| Luke Halpin | Tape Editor |
| Tony Federico | Man in Car |
| Alan Lee | Photographer |
| Amy Krug | Young Jane |
| Tabbetha Tracey | Young Tracy |
| Sarah Hutcheson | Friend |
| Jillian Lindig | Mother |
| Robert Goodman | Crewman |
| Herb Goldstein | Elderly Man |
| Sonia Zomina | Elderly Woman |
| Joe Friedman | Movie Theatre Patron |
| Kathy Suergiu | Karen |
| Richard Allen | News Director |
| Steven Belgard | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| David Mandel | Thug (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- “Eyes of a Stranger” was originally conceived and shot as a more straightforward thriller, but partway through production, it was decided to embrace the then-current slasher genre and introduce more gore and violence.
- There is a scene in the movie where a man rips Jennifer’s top completely from the front but during the next few seconds her top is intact but later on when she goes to the bathroom her top is ripped again. This footage inconsistency is considered a goof in the film production.
- The movie was featured in the film “Stripes/Eyes of a Stranger/The Cannonball Run/Superman II” released in 1981.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Miami, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 25.7616798
- Longitude: -80.1917902
- Place ID: ChIJEcHIDqKw2YgRZU-t3XHylv8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Miami, FL, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
