The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971)

Kernel Score: 75% · 327 ratings · Rated PG

Genres: Horror, Comedy

Released: 1971-04-01

Runtime: 95 minutes

Overview

After a team of surgeons botches his beloved wife's operation, the distraught Dr. Phibes unleashes a score of Old-Testament atrocities on his enemies.

The Abominable Dr. Phibes parents' guide: ages 11+

Parents need to know that this horror-comedy features a doctor unleashing gruesome, biblically-themed murders as revenge.

  • Violence & scariness: Strong — Depicts a doctor inflicting Old-Testament-style plagues and murders on his enemies as revenge, blending horror with dark comedy.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Director

Robert Fuest

Cast

  • Vincent Price as Dr. Anton Phibes
  • Joseph Cotten as Dr. Vesalius
  • Hugh Griffith as Rabbi
  • Terry-Thomas as Dr. Longstreet
  • Virginia North as Vulnavia
  • Peter Jeffrey as Inspector Trout
  • Derek Godfrey as Crow
  • Norman Jones as Sgt. Schenley
  • John Cater as Superintendent Waverley
  • Aubrey Woods as Goldsmith

The Abominable Dr. Phibes FAQ

Is The Abominable Dr. Phibes good?

The Abominable Dr. Phibes has a 75% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 327 audience ratings.

Is The Abominable Dr. Phibes OK for kids?

The Abominable Dr. Phibes is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this horror-comedy features a doctor unleashing gruesome, biblically-themed murders as revenge.

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