The Death Ray of Dr. Mabuse
A British intelligence agent probes an isolated Maltese scientist whose revolutionary death ray could become a weapon of mass destruction.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- foreboding
- austere
- paranoid
- classic sci-fi night
- retro thriller marathon
What critics said
The limited critical reception characterizes the film as a dreary and underwhelming entry in the Dr. Mabuse science-fiction crime cycle.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Major Anders is sent to uncover Professor Larsen's death ray machine and its threat to mass destruction.
The central invention and investigation are located on Professor Larsen's island near Malta.
The death ray, radiation motif, and mass-destruction premise define the film's science-fiction identity.
The film belongs to the Dr. Mabuse cycle and extends its criminal-scientific menace through a new superweapon plot.
Films like The Death Ray of Dr. Mabuse, and why
Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler
shared mid-century science fiction crime premise, secret-agent investigation, and dangerous experimental technology
The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse
shared European spy thriller atmosphere, criminal mastermind mythology, and heightened science-fiction menace
The Satan Bug
shared Cold War-era espionage, experimental weapons, and mystery-driven investigation
The Invisible Boy
shared retro science fiction, isolated scientific facilities, and catastrophic weapon threat
Movie Details
- Director
- Hugo Fregonese
- Release Date
- 1964-09-17
- Runtime
- 92 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (12)
Cast
- Peter van Eyck
- O.E. Hasse
- Yvonne Furneaux
- Walter Rilla
- Ernst Schröder
- Dieter Eppler
- Wolfgang Preiss
- Rika Dialyna
- Robert Beatty
- Valéry Inkijinoff
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Death Ray of Dr. Mabuse about?
- A British intelligence agent probes an isolated Maltese scientist whose revolutionary death ray could become a weapon of mass destruction.
- What is The Death Ray of Dr. Mabuse like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Death Ray of Dr. Mabuse as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Death Ray of Dr. Mabuse violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in The Death Ray of Dr. Mabuse as mild.
- What did critics think of The Death Ray of Dr. Mabuse?
- The limited critical reception characterizes the film as a dreary and underwhelming entry in the Dr. Mabuse science-fiction crime cycle.
- Which films are like The Death Ray of Dr. Mabuse?
- Films with a similar feel include Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler, The Thousand Eyes of Dr. Mabuse, The Satan Bug, and The Invisible Boy.
- How long is The Death Ray of Dr. Mabuse?
- The Death Ray of Dr. Mabuse runs 92 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Death Ray of Dr. Mabuse?
- In United States, The Death Ray of Dr. Mabuse is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.
