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VIDEO:
5. Very grainy, poorer quality than previous laserdisc release.
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AUDIO:
8. Good sound. |
MENUS:
9. Green-tinted, nicely animated. |
COMMENTARY:
9. By Scott MacQueen. Pleasant and easy to listen to. |
DOCUMENTARY:
9. "She's Alive! Creating the Bride of Frankenstein" by David
J Skal, hosted by Joe Dante. 39 minutes. |
OTHER
EXTRAS: 7. Archive, production notes, cast and filmmakers, trailer, web
link |
THE
MOVIE: 10.
CRITICS AVG: 9.40. Transcends its horror genre to become one of the great
classic films of all time. |
DVD FINAL RATING:
8.30
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VIDEO:
7. Slightly high contrast.
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AUDIO:
8. Good sound, and naturally the Glass score has excellent sound.
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MENUS:
7. Red-tinted, nice but awkward when choosing which version of the film
to watch.
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COMMENTARY:
9. By David J Skal. Extremely informative.
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DOCUMENTARY:
8. "The Road to Dracula" by David J Skal, hosted by Carla Laemmle.
35 minutes. |
OTHER
EXTRAS: 10. Archive, production notes, cast and filmmakers, trailer, web
link, Spanish version, new score by Philip Glass |
THE
MOVIE: 9.
CRITICS AVG: 7.99. Atmospheric with a great Lugosi performance, but belies
its stage play origins. |
DVD FINAL RATING:
8.25
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VIDEO:
9. Restored image is very good. |
AUDIO:
10. leaned-up sound is amazing. |
MENUS:
9. Blue-tinted and nicely animated. |
COMMENTARY:
8. By Rudy Behlmer. Nicely in-depth. |
DOCUMENTARY:
8. "The Frankenstein Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster" by
David J Skal, hosted by David J Skal. 45 minutes. |
OTHER
EXTRAS: 9. Archive, production notes, cast and filmmakers, trailers, web
link, "Boo!" short film |
THE
MOVIE: 8.
CRITICS AVG: 8.66. Unforgettable and menacing with plenty to think about. |
DVD FINAL RATING:
8.71
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VIDEO:
7. Average but good for a 1932 film.
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AUDIO:
7. Decent, perhaps a bit muddy at times.
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MENUS:
9. Colorful and nicely designed, with a subtle animation.
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COMMENTARY:
6.
By Paul M Jensen. Fairly dull, often describing what we're seeing.
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DOCUMENTARY:
10.
"Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed" by David J Skal, hosted
by Rudy Behlmer. 30 minutes. |
OTHER
EXTRAS: 7. Archive, production notes, cast and filmmakers, trailer, web
link |
THE
MOVIE: 10.
CRITICS AVG: 8.51.
Romantic with a terrific opening and a stunning performance by Karloff. |
DVD FINAL RATING:
8.06
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VIDEO:
10. Very nice; sharp and clean. |
AUDIO:
10. Excellent sound for its vintage. |
MENUS:
9. Green-tinted, nicely done. |
COMMENTARY:
10.
By Tom Weaver. Very conversational, fast paced and fun. |
DOCUMENTARY:
9.
"Monster by Moonlight: The Immortal Saga of the Wolf Man" by David J Skal,
hosted by John Landis. 32 minutes. |
OTHER
EXTRAS: 7.
Archive, production notes, cast and filmmakers, trailer, web link |
THE
MOVIE: 10.
CRITICS AVG: 8.48.
A combination of wonderful fantasy and horror elements, and an excellent
cast. |
DVD FINAL RATING:
9.19
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VIDEO:
10. Very sharp and clean.
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AUDIO:
10. Sound quality is excellent.
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MENUS:
9. As usual, nicely done.
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COMMENTARY:
10. By Tom Weaver. Excellent, simply packed with information and fun tidbits.
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DOCUMENTARY:
10. "Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle" by David
J Skal, hosted by David J Skal. 39 minutes. |
OTHER
EXTRAS: 7. Archive, production notes, cast and filmmakers, trailers, web
link, recommendations |
THE
MOVIE: 8.
CRITICS AVG: 7.41. A classic monster and a classic monster movie. |
DVD FINAL RATING:
8.93
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VIDEO:
7. Not too bad for its vintage. |
AUDIO:
7. Mostly clear, but understandably not perfect. |
MENUS:
9. Same here, nicely done. |
COMMENTARY:
8. By Rudy Behlmer. A tad dry, but still interesting and informative.
|
DOCUMENTARY:
8. "Now You See Him: The Invisible Man Revealed" by David J
Skal, hosted by Rudy Behlmer. 35 minutes. |
OTHER
EXTRAS: 6. Archive, production notes, cast and filmmakers, web link |
THE
MOVIE: 8.
CRITICS AVG: 8.77. Fascinating especially for Rains' performance. |
DVD FINAL RATING:
7.72
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VIDEO:
10. Far better than any previously available version. Gorgeous color.
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AUDIO:
10. Sound is great, which is a good thing for this movie!
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MENUS:
9. Nicely done as usual.
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COMMENTARY:
9. By Scott MacQueen. Very good but can't compete with the outstanding
documentary!
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DOCUMENTARY:
10. "The Opera Ghost: A Phantom Unmasked" by David J Skal, hosted
by Scott MacQueen. 51 minutes. |
OTHER
EXTRAS: 7. Archive, production notes, cast and filmmakers, trailer, web
link |
THE
MOVIE: 9.
CRITICS AVG: 7.12. Excellent production values and acting, and even
the comic relief is pleasant.
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DVD FINAL RATING:
8.89
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VIDEO:
9. Nice and sharp, seems a little dark though. |
AUDIO:
9. No real complaints, it just doesn't seem like a 10 to me. |
MENUS:
10. An amusing animation adds something extra. |
COMMENTARY:
9. By Gregory W Mank. Entertaining and interesting. |
DOCUMENTARY:
9. "Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Monsters" by David
J Skal, hosted by David J Skal. 33 minutes. |
OTHER
EXTRAS: 7. Archive, production notes, cast and filmmakers, trailer, web
link |
THE
MOVIE: 9.
CRITICS AVG: 8.15. Quite funny and doesn't mock the monsters too badly!
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DVD FINAL RATING:
8.77
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