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The Abominable Dr. Phibes
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is The Abominable Dr. Phibes in English?
The Abominable Dr. Phibes: 67.7% A1–A2 vocabulary; 16.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,009.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 25.8% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 16.4% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 9.9% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Try a short scene and check your comprehension; the vocabulary offers a relatively accessible starting point.
6.5% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
91.9% A1–A2 vocabulary; 4.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 1.6% Unclassified.
This counts repeated eligible words. Phrases are excluded from this calculation to avoid counting their component words twice.
Recurring words and phrases to preview
- hell (C1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A place of suffering in some religious beliefs; also used informally to express anger or surprise.
Subtitle example:
Where the hell are you? - I'm up here, sir.
- remain (B1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
that I am going to remain by your side
- theory (B1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
to go charging off on one of your half-baked theories?
- bloody (B2): 4 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Covered in blood; also an informal intensifier in British English.
Subtitle example:
A curse of hail in the bloody middle of nowhere!
- crow (B1): 4 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Crow! I've been looking for you.
Compare with titles in similar genres
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- Night of the Demons: 16.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points less than The Abominable Dr. Phibes).
- Jennifer s Body: 16.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points less than The Abominable Dr. Phibes).
These percentages describe vocabulary, not the proportion of dialogue you will understand. CEFR labels are estimates, not official film ratings. Accent, speed, songs, context, and your own vocabulary also affect comprehension. Repeated occurrences may include repeated dialogue or lyrics.
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