Doctor of Doom (1963): cast, story & where to watch

1963 · Film · ★ 5

Doctor of Doom poster

Released in 1963, Doctor of Doom is a horror and science fiction film directed by René Cardona, running about 80 minutes. “How much SHOCK can you take?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A mad scientist terrorizes a city by kidnapping young women with his ape-man Gomar and then using them as subjects in sadistic brain transplant experiments. A female wrestler whose sister was one of the victims swears vengeance against the Mad Doctor.

Who’s in it. Doctor of Doom stars Lorena Velázquez as Gloria Venus, Armando Silvestre as Armando Campos, Elizabeth Campbell as Golden Rubi and Roberto Cañedo as Professor Ruiz, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Doctor of Doom has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and Vemox Cine Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Doctor of Doom page.

If you liked it. Fans of Doctor of Doom tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Doctor of Doom (1963)?
In US, Doctor of Doom is available to stream on FlixFling and Vemox Cine Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Doctor of Doom worth watching?
Doctor of Doom holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Doctor of Doom?
Doctor of Doom stars Lorena Velázquez, Armando Silvestre, Elizabeth Campbell, Roberto Cañedo and Sonia Infante.
When was Doctor of Doom released?
Doctor of Doom was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.