The Classic Sci-Fi Ultimate Collection: Volume 2 (The Deadly Mantis / Dr. Cyclops / Cult of the Cobra / The Land Unknown / The Leech Woman)
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- English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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DVD Reviews of The Classic Sci-Fi Ultimate Collection: Volume 2 (The Deadly Mantis / Dr. Cyclops / Cult of the Cobra / The Land Unknown / The Leech Woman)
DVD Review: Good Collection
Summary: 3 Stars
Ok, these flicks are not up to the level of EARTH VERSUS THE FLYING SAUCERS or THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL (or THEM!, for that matter), but it's a fun collection of Grade B and Below features that will entertain any sci-fi/horror buff. I bought the collection for primarily to own THE LEECH WOMAN, with Colleen Gray and Grant Williams, but it's good to have a copy of the occasionally weird DR. CYCLOPS on hand also. The pictures are very crisp, but it would have been nice to have a few extra added attractions. DVD Review: SCI-FI SCAREFEST AT ITS CAMPEST!
Summary: 5 Stars
Universal has done it again---volume two of their nifty sci-fi has escaped! Run for your lives, or, in this case, run for this collection. See Dr. Cyclops shrink an entire safari to itty-bitty midgie people. Fear the Cult of the Cobra's horrific curse. Stagger through The Land Unknown after crashing into the crater of a dead volcano! Flee from The Leach Woman, whose search for eternal youth ends in death and madness. And swat The Deadly Mantis, nature's most vicious predator. OK. So these may not be cinematic triumphs; in fact, some are downright awful, cheesy, unrealistic and silly. But, they are never dull, sometimes sorta thrilling, and always good for a giggle or two. Various familiar faces going up or down the old celebrity scale are clearly visible: a young David Janssen, Craig Stevens, Coleen Gray, William Hopper and countless others flash by, pursuing or being pursued by monsters and mayhem. Popcorn, or perhaps a stiff drink or two, is suggested. DVD Review: Five movies for volume three
Summary: 5 Stars
These are the five movies I would like to see in volume three
NOT OF THIS EARTH (1958) Roger Corman
THE THING THAT COULDN"T DIE (1958)
WASP WOMAN ( 1960)
CURSE OF THE UNDEAD ( 1959)
ALLEGATOR PEOPLE ( 1959) Lon Chaney, JR.
DVD Review: Questions for Universal Home Video
Summary: 4 Stars
I would hope someone at Universal reads these reviews in the name of good customer service. Overall this a great set, fantastic restorations and a reasonable price!
But as so many others have written, why make it so difficult to obtain? Would you rather have the vultures drawing huge profits off of YOUR product?! I can't even find these sets on the Universal Home Video website!
Also, what's with the formatting of "The Deadly Mantis"? It is the only late 50's film that's not presented as matted widescreen, yet it is not truly full-frame! It appears to be a pan-and-scan of a matted widescreen master! For those who have the VHS of this film, compare a few shots and you'll see. As this film was run on Monsters HD, I'm guessing the DVD was made from the HD master. So why crop it rather than presenting it as 16:9 like "Cult of the Cobra" and "The Leech Woman". Some may call this OCD, but as someone with both filmmaking and film exhibition experience I notice these things.
Now that the HD DVD battle is over, will Universal be releasing in Blu-Ray and will these titles eventually be included?
DVD Review: Very expensive item!
Summary: 5 Stars
I tried to order directly from Best Buy, who first advertised this collection at $17.00, and they no longer have it.
I think $40.00 is ridiculous price to charge to charge.
Description of The Classic Sci-Fi Ultimate Collection: Volume 2 (The Deadly Mantis / Dr. Cyclops / Cult of the Cobra / The Land Unknown / The Leech Woman)
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime with give captivating sci-fi films in THE CLASSIC SCI-FI ULTIMATE COLLECTION: VOLUME 2! This fascinating collection will mesmerize you with supernatural tales from the golden age of Hollywood -- "Dr. Cyclops", "Cult of the Cobra", "The Land Unknown", "The Deadly Mantis" and "The Leech Woman". Loaded with innovative special effects, these shocking classics capture the fun and excitement of a time that will not soon be forgotten! Each film is presented in its original aspect ratio (either anamorphic widescreen or full frame, depending on the year it was released) and includes Dolby Digital sound.Genres DVDs
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