My Grading System

A+ = Masterpiece (I hold back on this one.) / A = Great. / A- = Really Good. / B+ = Good. / B = Decent (Serviceable). / B- = Flawed but okay (For those times there's something redeeming about the work). / C+ = Not very good (Skip it). C = Bad. / C- = Awful. / F = Complete Disaster (I hold back on this one too).

Note on Spoilers: I will try to avoid ruining a story by going into too much detail. But if I wish to include some revealing points to my analysis I will try to remember to add a separate spoiler paragraph.

Sunday, October 28, 2012

The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971)

This cult classic staring Vincent Price as the revenging Dr. Phibes is a sublime example of weird disco horror that's darkly funny and full of memorable scenes.  My favorite is with the locust.  Dated as you'd expect, with strange art deco sets and colorful costumes it's a wonder Hollywood hasn't made a remake yet (unless you count SAW which basically uses the same story with far more gruesome results).  I highly recommend this film for those who like a little cheesy fun with their revenge stories.  Grade: B+    
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