It is so obvious that this authentic masterpiece has blood lines with THE AVENGERS series and also Robert Fuest's atmosphere, especially his two DR PHIBES movies. And if I speak of THE AVENGERS TV show, that's not because of the presence of Diana Rigg, no folks; You have here the same scheme as in DR PHIBES movies, every one has noticed. And I am not surprised that Bob Fuest was inspired to direct this one. But if you permit, I would like to add something, Robert Morley played five years later in Ted Kotcheff's WHO IS KILLING THE GREAT CHIEFS OF EUROPE? speaking of the nearly same scheme, but instead of stage atmosphere, or medical and surgery one - Dr PHIBES - it is question of gastronomy and restaurants, chiefs and gourmets, a film where is it question of awards and Guild for the king of the eating table. And no one will be surprised to have Robert Morley in such a atmosphere. Where he plays a close character. Just enjoy this one!!!
Review of Theater of Blood
