The Abominable Dr. Phibes
1971, English. Directed by Robert Fuest.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 354 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Robert FuestDirector
- Vincent PriceDr. Anton Phibes
- Joseph CottenDr. Vesalius
- Hugh GriffithRabbi
- Terry-ThomasDr. Longstreet
- Virginia NorthVulnavia
- Peter JeffreyInspector Trout
- Derek GodfreyCrow
- Norman JonesSgt. Schenley
- John CaterSuperintendent Waverley
- Aubrey WoodsGoldsmith
- John LaurieDarrow
- Maurice KaufmannDr. Whitcombe
Details
- Released
- 1 April 1971
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- James Whiton, William Goldstein
- Box office
- $1.8M
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The Abominable Dr. Phibes: quick answers
What comes after The Abominable Dr. Phibes?
Next in the series: Dr. Phibes Rises Again (1972).
Is The Abominable Dr. Phibes worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 354 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Abominable Dr. Phibes?
The Abominable Dr. Phibes runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The Abominable Dr. Phibes have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Abominable Dr. Phibes. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Abominable Dr. Phibes parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Abominable Dr. Phibes is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Abominable Dr. Phibes on?
The Abominable Dr. Phibes isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 April 1971. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Abominable Dr. Phibes?
If you liked The Abominable Dr. Phibes, try Dr. Phibes Rises Again, The Little Shop of Horrors, Tales of Terror.
Who directed The Abominable Dr. Phibes?
The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971) was directed by Robert Fuest and stars Vincent Price, Joseph Cotten, Hugh Griffith.