Dr. Phibes Rises Again

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Steven M I didn’t care for the two Phibes films, but I recommend the superior Theater of Blood instead. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 06/27/25 Full Review CodyZamboni Z Watchable, but not as good as the original, Instead of revenge, Phibes more concerned with the task of bringing his wife back to life, with ancient Egyptian help, The novelty has worn thin, and there are annoying abrupt lurches in plot ,due to last minute studio cutting, Price still works his magic, and most of the supporting cast is back, With Fiona Lewis sparking the most appeal Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/18/24 Full Review Dallas H Dr. Phibes Rises Again is not as campy fun as its predecessor. But it is still an enjoyable flick to watch. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/17/24 Full Review David W A great horror comedy and a worthy sequel to the classic Abominable Dr Phibes. It's lacks the plotting basis regarding the re-enactment of the seven curses but still manages to come up with some inventive murders. This time though Phibes has a worthy adversary played by the excellent Robert Quarry. As you'd expect, Vincent Price is again superb as Phibes and returning director Robert Fuest embues proceedings with a suitably sinister yet camp quality. The star studded supporting cast provide additional quality to what is already a classy production. Another hugely enjoyable horror comedy gem, a pity there wasn't to be another outing for Dr Phibes. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/09/24 Full Review Audience Member The late Vincent Price's second and final performance as Dr. Anton Phibes (American International Pictures originally planned a trilogy, but the third movie in the series never came to fruition.) is just a retread of its predecessor. The premise of the movie was not bad, but it just felt way too familiar because I have seen "The Abominable Dr. Phibes". Price, as usual, gives a very good performance as the title character and the late Peter Jeffrey once again does well in the role of Inspector Harry Trout. The movie also benefits from a very impressive production design. However as a whole, "Dr. Phibes Rises Again" is very mediocre and forgettable. One other thing, Vulnavia looks very good considering she had gallons of acid dumped on her at the climax of the previous movie (Yes, I know the original script did not include her but AIP insisted the character be in the sequel. The role was recast because Virginia North was pregnant at the time of filming.). However you can't totally dislike a movie with a cameo from the late Peter Cushing (Who was supposed to have a role in the original film but was forced to drop out due to a family emergency.), and I have to admit the final scene is very well done. In the end, "Dr. Phibes Rises Again" does have it's high points, but overall, it is not very good. The original version of "The House of Wax" is a much better film. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review dave s Dr. Phibes Rise Again, the sequel to The Abominable Dr. Phibes, is probably one of the more disappointing sequels ever made. Unlike the original, which was no classic but was at least campy fun, the second, and mercifully final, installment is nothing more than annoying. Whether it's Phibes pumping out irritating music on his organ or his mysterious sidekick Vulnavia waltzing about in her ridiculous wardrobe or the totally implausible murders or the fact that the characters, mostly Phibes, have to constantly explain the otherwise incomprehensible plot to the audience, the whole thing is an absolute mess. Never has such a short film felt so interminably long. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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