Main Plot
Doctor, scientist, organist, and biblical scholar Anton Phibes seeks revenge on the nine doctors he considers responsible for the death of his wife.
The Abominable Dr. Phibes | 1971
Directed by: Robert Fuest
Characters
- Vincent Price plays Dr. Anton Phibes, a vengeful and deranged organist seeking revenge on the doctors he holds responsible for his wife's death.
- Joseph Cotten's character in The Abominable Dr. Phibes is a detective trying to solve the mysterious murders committed by Dr. Phibes.
- Hugh Griffith's character in The Abominable Dr. Phibes is a fellow doctor who aids the protagonist in his quest for revenge.
Ending
(*spoilers*)
In the climax of "The Abominable Dr. Phibes," the titular character, Dr. Anton Phibes, is confronted by Inspector Trout. Phibes attempts to escape but is ultimately caught in a trap set by Trout. As the police close in, Phibes activates a mechanism that causes his house to collapse, seemingly killing him. However, it is revealed that Phibes had already escaped, leaving behind a wax replica of himself. The movie ends with Phibes driving away, his fate unknown.