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Houdini: The Movie
Star
(including the serial THE MASTER MYSTERY) DVD
You can't escape
the hours of fun in this three-disc set spotlighting the
film work of master magician Harry Houdini! Playing a
government agent in the serial "The Master Mystery" (1920),
Houdini extracts himself from one painful trap after
another as he combats an evil corporation. Assembled from
surviving elements, this edition provides intertitles to
bridge missing passages. Marguerite Marsh, William Pike
co-star. Next, Houdini pilots a submarine on a voyage to
"Terror Island" (1920). Lila Lee, Jack Brammall co-star.
Exploring the idea of reincarnation, Houdini plays "The Man
from Beyond" (1922), returning from an icy tomb to woo his
beloved anew. Jane Connelly, Arthur Maude co-star. Houdini
made his last acting appearance as "Haldane of the Secret
Service" (1923), hot on the trail of Chinatown
counterfeiters. Gladys Leslie, Charles Fang co-star.
Finally, rare footage from "The Grim Game" (1919) is
included, featuring thrilling escapes and an accidental
plane collision captured on film and written into the plot.
7 1/2 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: music score; bonus
footage; photo gallery. Silent with music score.
MASTERS OF
HORROR
TV HORROR/MAGIC
MINISERIES DVD SETS
Count Dracula [DVD](1977)
DVD
Originally airing on the BBC, this atmospheric adaptation
of Bram Stoker's "Dracula" stars Louis Jourdan as the
notorious bloodsucker. When young Jonathan Harker (Bosco
Hogan) arrives in Transylvania to help the Count move to
England, he soon becomes a prisoner and discovers the
terrifying truth about the nobleman. Fortunately, the
determined vampire hunter Abraham van Helsing (Frank
Finlay) plans on stopping the plasma-loving villain. With
Susan Penhaligon, Jack Shepherd. Soundtrack:
English.
Dark Shadows: The Revival
[DVD](1991)
DVD
Return to Collinwood in this 1991 version of the TV gothic
horror series. Ben Cross stars as vampire Barnabas Collins,
back from a 200-year catnap to cast his spell over the
mansion's residents. The great cast also includes Joanna
Going as Victoria Winters, Jean Simmons as Elizabeth
Collins Stoddard, Roy Thinnes as Roger Collins, and Barbara
Steele as Dr. Hoffman. All 12 episodes are featured in a
three-disc set. 9 3/4 hrs. total. Widescreen (Enhanced);
Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital Surround.
The Day Of The Triffids
[DVD](1981)
DVD
This faithful BBC version of John Wyndham's chilling novel
relates the scary story of one man's struggle for survival
after a devastating meteor shower blinds most of mankind,
leaving them vulnerable to attack by ambulatory,
flesh-hungry plants known as Triffids. As the very few
sighted people remaining on the planet find one another,
they stage a desperate war against the carnivorous florae.
John Duttine, Emma Relph star. Soundtrack: English.
10.5 [DVD](2004)
DVD
Intense made-for-TV miniseries chronicles the aftereffects
of a massive earthquake that devastates the country and
causes the West Coast to separate from the rest of the
continent. Fearing that the worst is yet to come, quirky
geologist Kim Delaney and courageous president Beau Bridges
attempt to figure out a way to prevent further destruction
and stop the aftershocks and tsunamis that continue to
wreak havoc. With John Schneider, Fred Ward, Kaley Cuoco.
165 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital
stereo.
10.5: Apocalypse
[DVD](2006)
DVD
When another violent earthquake strikes the United States,
this time putting the security of North America in
jeopardy, U.S. president Beau Bridges must once again call
upon top seismologist Kim Delaney to determine what caused
the catastrophe and help formulate a plan to deal with its
aftermath. Thrilling follow-up to "10.5" also stars Dean
Cain, Frank Langella, Melissa Sue Anderson, Oliver Hudson,
Carlos Bernard. 169 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack:
English.