Sometimes you come across a film that is best described as a gem. A film that not many people are familiar with but is a shining example of what a movie is supposed to be. This rings true with Robert Fuest's The Abominable Dr. Phibes. A film that clearly inspired the Saw series and a film that should have much more recognition. This is another one i can't go without during the Halloween season.
Dr. Anton Phibes(Vincent Price) is killing the nine doctors off that could not save his wife in surgery years before one by one. He uses his amazing ingenuity to murder them in ways related to the biblical plagues. Meanwhile, the police are trying to find him and failing miserably. Will they find him in time or will he claim all nine victims? It's a chilling and awesome conclusion.
Vincent Price is awesome in anything and this is no exception. The story is genius, the direction is flawless and the effects are priceless. I wish more people knew about this film because it truly is one of the best out there. See it, see it now!
10/10 Jack O'lanterns
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