The Diabolical Dr. Z
1966, Spanish. Directed by Jesús Franco.
Nothing ever stripped your nerves screamingly raw like the diabolical Dr. Z
A woman seeks to avenge her father's death using a local dancer, with long poisonous fingernails, to do her bidding.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Jesús FrancoDirector
- Estella BlainNadja / Miss Muerte
- Mabel KarrIrma Zimmer
- Fernando MontesDr. Phillippe Brighthouse
- Howard VernonDr. Vicas
- Guy MairesseHans Bergen
- Antonio Jiménez EscribanoDr. Zimmer
- Marcelo Arroita-JáureguiDr. Moroni
- Cris HuertaDr. Kallman
- Lucía PradoBarbara Albert
- Jesús FrancoInspector Tanner
- Daniel WhiteInspector Green
- Ángela TamayoJuliana
Details
- Released
- 1 August 1966
- Original title
- Miss Muerte
- Country
- Spain, France
- Written by
- Jean-Claude Carrière, Jesús Franco
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The Diabolical Dr. Z: quick answers
What should I watch before The Diabolical Dr. Z?
Watch The Awful Dr. Orlof (1962) and Dr. Orloff's Monster (1965) first.
What comes after The Diabolical Dr. Z?
Next in the series: The Orgies of Dr. Orloff (1967), Orloff and the Invisible Man (1970), and The Sinister Eyes of Dr. Orloff (1973).
Is The Diabolical Dr. Z worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Diabolical Dr. Z?
The Diabolical Dr. Z runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does The Diabolical Dr. Z have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Diabolical Dr. Z. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Diabolical Dr. Z parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Diabolical Dr. Z is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Diabolical Dr. Z on?
The Diabolical Dr. Z isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Diabolical Dr. Z?
If you liked The Diabolical Dr. Z, try The Return, Dark Light, Books of Blood.
Who directed The Diabolical Dr. Z?
The Diabolical Dr. Z (1966) was directed by Jesús Franco and stars Estella Blain, Mabel Karr, Fernando Montes.