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Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 9786305754558 Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Original recording remastered, NTSC ISBN: 6305754551 Label: 20th Century Fox Languages: Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: 20th Century Fox Release Date: May 02, 2000 Running Time: 100 minutes Studio: 20th Century Fox Theatrical Release Date: September 29, 1975 Editorial Review: Amazon.com: Scotland's Loch Ness is the setting of this very traditional 1975 Doctor Who monster story--though it was actually filmed in southern England, with local atmosphere provided by Scottish character actor Angus Lennie (The Great Escape). The Doctor (Tom Baker) is called in to investigate a mystery involving the destruction of several oil rigs, and it's not too long before the Loch Ness monster is revealed as the culprit. But it's actually just a biomechanical weapon being manipulated by the evil Zygons, who have been living at the bottom of Loch Ness and plotting world domination. The organically designed sets and monsters are very striking, as are the visual effects, with one notable exception: really big creatures have always been difficult for the series, with its limited budget, to pull off, and this story's reliance on an obvious puppet monster, especially during the climax, diminishes its impact. But there is still much to relish, particularly the dialogue of writer Robert Banks Stewart (who would go on to create the long-running BBC series Bergerac), which provides a number of gems, including the Doctor admonishing the Zygons that if they succeed in their plans, "You'll have to come out on the balcony sometimes and wave a tentacle." With much derring-do, the Doctor saves the day as usual, but not before four exciting episodes of fun and action. --Ryan K. Johnson Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Highly Entertaining!Not quite in the top tier of all time Doctor who stories, but still great fun with a lot of charming qualities. The model work in this episode was much higher than in many other episodes. The close up of an oil rig was very good for the time this story was created. Another scene that shows the Zygon ship leaving Lochness was also well done for its time. While the models are very good the LOchness monster was a dud, though it can be partially explained away since it was ... Read More Rating:  - Terror Of The ZygonsThis is a re-release of a serial that was previously in omnibus format It's a very fast paced story that features Tom Baker at his best also the last serial to feature U.N.I.T and the Harry Sullivan companion. The Location work was great making it seem that it was filmed in Scotland when really filmed in some fabulous locations in the England"One of Tom Baker's best and in original episodic format also has a one minute Disney intro where the Brigadier calls the Doctor back! A Must for any Doctor ... Read More Rating: - Terror Of The ZygonsThis is a re-release of a serial that was previously in omnibus format It's a very fast paced story that featuresTom Baker at his best also thelast serial to feature U.N.I.Tand the Harry Sullivan companion. The Location work was great making it seem that it was filmed in Scotland when really filmed in some fabulous locations in the U.K."One of Tom Baker's best and in original episodic format alsohas a one minute Disney into where the Brigadier calls the Doctor back! A Must for any Doctor Who fan! Rating: - Zygons?...A name humans will learn to fear!This story has be rated as one of the best ever. Not only are the monsters among the series most convincing (by 1970's Dr Who standards), but the overall atmosphere generated by the direction and production is extremely powerful. Adding to this wonderfully eerie feel, is a superb score by Geoffrey Burgon - the tension created by his music is incredible. For me John Woodnutt steals the show, playing two parts as the lead monster 'Broton', and the 'Duke'. His whispering delivery of the aliens' threat ... Read More Rating: - "I loathe this abomination of a body...."The Doctor, Sarah and Harry arrive back on Earth after the Doctor receives a message from the Brigadier that things aren't right at Loch Ness. An incredibly inventive story that has the feel of a Troughton adventure, possibly due to Camfield's careful direction and camera angles. And it looks as though the production team is still trying to feel their way around(as well as Baker) in establishing the Doctor's fourth incarnation. The Zygons themselves are presented to the audience very well, and the story has ... Read More |
