Review of Dr. Phibes Rises Again (1972) by Al M — 23 Aug 2011
Vincent Price returns for another psychedelic-horror freakout as the Dr. Phibes, who has returned from artificial slumber to uncover the means to bring his dead wife back to life. Like its predecessor, The Abominable Dr.
Phibes, Dr. Phibes Rises Again almost becomes brilliant at certain moments. At times, the filmmakers construct a truly original, bizarre, and perfectly crafted mise-en-scene that both participates in the psychedelic art of the '60s while also using its surrealistic imagery to plunge the viewer into the depths of Dr.
Phibes's twisted psyche, a psyche warped by both genius and sorrow. Cheesy at times, Dr. Phibes Rises Again still stands the test of time as one of Vincent Price's great films.
This review of Dr. Phibes Rises Again (1972) was written by Al M on 23 Aug 2011.
Dr. Phibes Rises Again has generally received mixed reviews.
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