Movies About Surgery

From Georges Franju, starring Pierre Brasseur, Alida Valli, Juliette Mayniel, Alexandre Rignault
Rated Not Rated

Eyes Without a Face (1960) is a French-Italian horror film directed by Georges Franju. The plot centers around Dr. Génessier, a brilliant surgeon whose daughter Louise has been horribly disfigured in a car accident. Desperate to restore her daughter’s beauty, Dr. Génessier kidnaps young women and attempts to graft their skin onto Louise’s face. At the same time, police are searching for a mysterious killer dubbed the ‘Butcher of the Alps’, believed to be responsible for murdering young women in the area. As the investigation into the Butcher of the Alps intensifies, Dr. Génessier’s morality is put to the test. In the end, his unspeakable acts are exposed and the audience is left to ponder the tragedy of his dark choices.

From Pedro Almodóvar, starring Antonio Banderas, Elena Anaya, Jan Cornet, Marisa Paredes
Rated R

The Skin I Live In is a 2011 Spanish psychological thriller/drama directed by Pedro Almodóvar and starring Antonio Banderas. The story follows Dr. Robert Ledgard (Banderas), a plastic surgeon obsessed with creating a perfect synthetic skin. After a tragedy involving his wife, Ledgard decides to create a "second skin" to house a new type of human being that he believes is immune to pain. He develops an artificial skin with an unknown donor and begins to experiment on a mysterious captive, Vera Cruz (Elena Anaya). As the story unravels, Ledgard's past is revealed, along with the identity of the mysterious donor. The film explores themes of identity, memory, and revenge as Ledgard's obsession leads him to a path of destruction.

From John Frankenheimer, starring Rock Hudson, Frank Campanella, John Randolph, Frances Reid
Rated R

Seconds is a 1966 psychological thriller directed by John Frankenheimer and starring Rock Hudson. The film follows the story of middle-aged banker, Arthur Hamilton, who is approached by a mysterious agency offering him a second chance at life. After taking the offer, Arthur is transformed into a younger version of himself, leading him to a life of hedonism and excess. However, the consequences of his new life soon begin to catch up with him, revealing the sinister nature of the agency he is dealing with. The film is a dark exploration of the American Dream and the lengths people will go to for a second chance at happiness.

From Delmer Daves, starring Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Bruce Bennett, Agnes Moorehead
Rated Passed

Dark Passage is a classic noir thriller directed by Delmer Daves and starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. The film follows a man named Vincent Parry (Bogart) who is accused of murdering his wife. In order to prove his innocence, he goes on the run and undergoes plastic surgery to change his appearance. With the help of a young woman named Irene Jansen (Bacall), he manages to evade the police and the criminals that are after him. Together, they uncover the truth behind the murder and discover who is really responsible. Dark Passage is a suspenseful drama that showcases the talents of both Bogart and Bacall. It is a must-see for fans of classic film noir.

From Guy Ritchie, starring Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Jared Harris, Rachel McAdams
Rated PG-13

From Directors: Michael Spierig, Peter Spierig, starring Ethan Hawke, Sarah Snook, Noah Taylor, Madeleine West
Rated R

From John Woo, starring John Travolta, Nicolas Cage, Joan Allen, Alessandro Nivola
Rated R

From Barry Sonnenfeld, starring Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith, Linda Fiorentino, Vincent D'Onofrio
Rated PG-13

From Christian Petzold, starring Nina Hoss, Ronald Zehrfeld, Nina Kunzendorf, Trystan Pütter
Rated PG-13

From Kim Ki-duk, starring Ha Jung-woo, Ji-Yeon Park, Jun-yeong Jang, Gyu-Woon Jung
Rated Not Rated

From Cameron Crowe, starring Tom Cruise, Penélope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Kurt Russell
Rated R

From Directors: Severin Fiala, Veronika Franz, starring Lukas Schwarz, Elias Schwarz, Susanne Wuest, Hans Escher
Rated R

From Gilbert Cates, starring Kathleen Quinlan, Stephen Collins, Beatrice Straight, Laurence Luckinbill
Rated PG

From Jack Hill, starring Pam Grier, Antonio Fargas, Peter Brown, Terry Carter
Rated R

From Je-kyu Kang, starring Han Suk-kyu, Choi Min-sik, Yunjin Kim, Song Kang-ho
Rated R

From Gore Verbinski, starring Dane DeHaan, Jason Isaacs, Mia Goth, Ivo Nandi
Rated R

From Jonathan Glazer, starring Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy McWilliams, Lynsey Taylor Mackay, Dougie McConnell
Rated R

From Walter Hill, starring Mickey Rourke, Ellen Barkin, Elizabeth McGovern, Morgan Freeman
Rated R

From Lee Tamahori, starring Pierce Brosnan, Halle Berry, Rosamund Pike, Toby Stephens
Rated PG-13

From Danishka Esterhazy, starring Katie Douglas, Celina Martin, Sara Canning, Peter Outerbridge
Rated Not Rated

From Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, starring Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie, Paul Bettany, Timothy Dalton
Rated PG-13

From Tobe Hooper, starring Dennis Hopper, Caroline Williams, Jim Siedow, Bill Moseley
Rated Unrated