The diabolical Dr. Z
By: screenplay by Jess Franco and Jean-Claude Carrière ; directed by Jess Franco
Contributors: Blain, Estella, 1930-1982, actor; Karr, Mabel, 1934-2001, actor; Vernon, Howard, 1914-1996, actor; Kino Lorber, Inc
Published: 2018
Language: fre
Format: [videorecording] /
Number of pages: 87
Subjects: Drama; Brainwashing; Death; Revenge; Scientists
Other titles: Dans les griffes du maniaque/Miss Muerte; Diabolical Doctor Z; Container of (work) Diabolical Dr. Z (Motion picture); Container of (expression) Diabolical Dr. Z (Motion picture). English.
Description: Irma Zimmer, the daughter of a visionary scientist, has developed a morbid system of mind control. After the slightly mad doctor's death, Irma carries on her father's work, and uses a telepathically-controlled exotic dancer with poisoned fingernails as an instrument of revenge upon three doctors who mocked Dr. Z's theories.
Notes: Title from container.

Originally released as a motion picture in 1966.

Wide screen (16x9, 1.66:1).

Special features: Audio commentary by Tim Lucas; original theatrical trailer.

Estella Blain, Mabel Karr, Howard Vernon, Antonio Jiménez Escribano.

Rating: Not rated.

DVD, region 1, NTSC, wide screen (16x9, 1.66:1).

French or English dialogue; English subtitles.