Review of Dr. Phibes Rises Again (1972) by Michael H — 11 Jul 2008

Not quite as great as the first Phibes film, but it reunites enough of the original cast to guarantee a good time.

This review of Dr. Phibes Rises Again (1972) was written by Michael H on 11 Jul 2008.

Dr. Phibes Rises Again has generally received mixed reviews.

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