The Abominable Dr. Phibes
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Where to watch: Not on major US streamers — check digital rental.
How it scared people
The vibe
Price plays a man with no voice and no face, plugging a cable into a socket in his neck to speak while he works through the plagues of Egypt as a murder checklist. Art deco set dressing, a clockwork band, a rising pipe organ — and not remotely scary. It's a very funny, very stylish grudge, and Price knew exactly what he was making.
The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971) Parents Guide
| MPA rating | No MPAA certificate (released outside the US system) |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 94 minutes |
| Jump scares | 2/5 — on the gentler side — it favors mood and atmosphere over hard scares |
| Gore | 2/5 — only light gore |
| Dread | 1/5 — the mood lifts as soon as the credits roll |
| Themes | violent revenge |
The Abominable Dr. Phibes carries no MPAA certificate. We score it 2/5 for jump scares, 2/5 for gore and 1/5 for lingering dread, over 94 minutes. Fine for younger teens who already like being spooked.
We rate what the film does — scares, gore, dread — not scene-level content like language or nudity, which we don't track.
Before you press play
- How scary is The Abominable Dr. Phibes?
- On our intensity scale, The Abominable Dr. Phibes rates 4/10 for jump scares and 2/10 for dread. It is on the gentler side — it favors mood and atmosphere over hard scares.
- How gory is The Abominable Dr. Phibes?
- The Abominable Dr. Phibes rates 4/10 for gore — expect only light gore.
- How long is The Abominable Dr. Phibes?
- The Abominable Dr. Phibes runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
- What is The Abominable Dr. Phibes rated?
- The Abominable Dr. Phibes has no MPAA certificate — common for films released outside the US. On our scale it rates 4/10 for jump scares, 4/10 for gore and 2/10 for dread.
- Where to watch The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971)?
- The Abominable Dr. Phibes is not on major US subscription streamers right now — look for it on digital rental or purchase (Apple TV, Prime Video, or your usual store).
