What the Peeper Saw (1972), also known as Night Hair Child, is a psychological horror film directed by James Kelley. The film revolves around the unusual and suspicious relationship between Elise (Britt Ekland), a young woman who is newlywed, and her husband’s 12-year-old son, Marcus (Mark Lester). When they move in together, Elise begins to experience strange, sometimes creepy manifestations from Marcus, who seems overly intelligent but also cold and obsessive.

With its tense, dark atmosphere and hints of psychological manipulation, guilt and suspicion, the film leads the audience into a maze between illusion and truth. What the Peeper Saw deeply explores the underlying fear of distorted innocence, creating a lasting sense of unease. Despite controversy over its themes and presentation, the film is remembered as an unforgettable, disturbing and haunting work.