Love means never having to say you're ugly.
The Premise
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.
Why It Terrifies Us
Categorized under Cult Classic, Black Comedy Horror, The Abominable Dr. Phibes taps into fundamental fears. The 7.1/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of mask, life and death, wife continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.
Into The Vault
Ready to dig deeper? The ScreamDesk Vault connects you to the architecture of fear.
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