 In 1978, Dunaway returned to the screen in Irvin Kershner's thriller "Eyes of Laura Mars", about a fashion photographer who sees visions of a killer murdering people.The film was a success at the box office and Dunaway received positive reviews for her performance, with Janet Maslin writing for "The New York Times" that she was "perfect for her role".She played supporting roles in "The Champ" (1979), as the film offered her the chance to play the role of a mother, "which was emotionally where I wanted to be in my life", and "The First Deadly Sin" (1980), as she wanted to work with Frank Sinatra.