Review of Dr. Phibes Rises Again (1972) by Mike G — 10 Mar 2011

Choppy, hastily made sequel that doesn't measure up to the original. I read that Robert Quarry and Vincent Price didn't get along and that each considered each other enormous hams. Almost 40 years later it's diffiuclt to tell who's the bigger overactor, but Price is certainly more likable and has a cult following so I vote for him.

What always kills me about these old horror flicks from this era is how stupid the police are. They could have a potential victim sewn on to their chest and Phibes would still find a way to kill them.

One standout in the movie is Hugh Griffith, who was a great character actor with a failry high profile. He's killed so fast that he's almost forgotten, but he does make a little mark.