A slow-motion dove thrown at the camera—an idea from Steinman that reportedly led to an on-set confrontation with Tyler. The Vampire Connection
Turn Around, Bright Eyes: The Gothic Fever Dream of Bonnie Tyler’s “Total Eclipse of the Heart” Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse of the Heart (Video)
A direct nod to the film Village of the Damned , their glowing eyes sync with the "bright eyes" refrain. A slow-motion dove thrown at the camera—an idea
Perhaps the most "80s" addition, performing acrobatics in the school corridors. Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse of the Heart (Video)
The video’s haunting, academic atmosphere wasn’t built on a studio lot. It was filmed at the near Virginia Water in Surrey, England—a massive Victorian Gothic hospital that once served as a mental institution.