The Diabolical Dr. Z (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1966, The Diabolical Dr. Z is a horror and science fiction film directed by Jesús Franco, running about 86 minutes. “Nothing ever stripped your nerves screamingly raw like the diabolical Dr. Z” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman seeks to avenge her father's death using a local dancer, with long poisonous fingernails, to do her bidding.
Who’s in it. The Diabolical Dr. Z stars Mabel Karr as Irma Zimmer, Estella Blain as Nadja / Miss Muerte, Fernando Montes as Dr. Phillippe Brighthouse and Howard Vernon as Dr. Vicas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Diabolical Dr. Z has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Diabolical Dr. Z page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Diabolical Dr. Z tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Diabolical Dr. Z (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Diabolical Dr. Z change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Diabolical Dr. Z worth watching?
- The Diabolical Dr. Z holds an audience score of 5.8 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 The Diabolical Dr. Z?
- The Diabolical Dr. Z stars Mabel Karr, Estella Blain, Fernando Montes, Howard Vernon and Guy Mairesse.
- When was The Diabolical Dr. Z released?
- The Diabolical Dr. Z was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.