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Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Diabolical Dr.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1966
- Release date
- Aug 1, 1966
- Genres
- Horror, Science Fiction
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.8/10
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Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Diabolical Dr. Z" (1966).
Constraints:
ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Omit details not in the material.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text ONLY (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 150-190 words.
First sentence must NOT contain spoilers.
Title: The Diabolical Dr. Z (Spanish: Miss Muerte).
Year: 1966.
Genre: Horror film.
Director: Jesús Franco.
Star: Mabel Karr as Irma Zimmer.
Character Detail: Irma Zimmer is a surgeon.
Plot Detail 1: Irma Zimmer creates a machine that turns people into zombified slaves.
Plot Detail 2: Irma Zimmer is the daughter of Professor Zimmer.
Plot Detail 3: Professor Zimmer was hounded to his death several years earlier by four of his scientific associates.
Plot Detail 4: A woman seeks to avenge her father's death using a local dancer, with long poisonous fingernails, to do her bidding.
Runtime: 1h 26m.
US Release Date: 02/15/1967
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of horror and science fiction that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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The Diabolical Dr. Z holds a community rating of 5.8/10. It offers engaging Horror, Science Fiction for fans of the genre.
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The Diabolical Dr. Z is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 1966.
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