The Abominable Dr. Phibes
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Where to watch: We have not been able to check the US streamers for this one — try 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)?
- We have not been able to confirm where The Abominable Dr. Phibes is streaming in the US. Look for it on digital rental or purchase (Apple TV, Prime Video, or your usual store).
The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971) Cast
- Vincent PriceDr. Anton Phibes
- Joseph CottenDr. Vesalius
- Virginia NorthVulnavia
- Terry-ThomasDr. Longstreet
- Sean BuryLem Vesalius
- Susan TraversNurse Allen
- David HutchesonDr. Hedgepath
- Edward BurnhamDr. Dunwoody
Top-billed, in IMDb's billing order.
