The Mystery Science Theater 3000 Collection, Vol. 1 (Bloodlust / Catalina Caper / The Creeping Terror / Skydivers) | 
| Actors: Joel Hodgson, Mike Nelson
Studio: Rhino Theatrical
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  60 reviews
Sales Rank: 3235
Format: Box Set, Black & White, Color, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 4
Running Time: 675
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.6 x 1
MPN: 970104
ISBN: 1566059062
UPC: 603497010424
EAN: 9781566059060
ASIN: B00006RJCL
Theatrical Release Date: November 24, 1988
Release Date: November 12, 2002
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Condition: BRAND NEW AND FACTORY SEALED!
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This four-disc set, bundled together in an appropriately cheesy but charming package that sports pop-up-book-styled artwork, compiles four episodes of the Peabody Award-winning comedy series. The "experiments" in question (Bloodlust, Catalina Caper, The Creeping Terror, and The Skydivers) aren't necessarily MST3K's finest hours--they don't hold a candle to the show's takes on The Magic Sword, The Atomic Brain, and The Brain That Wouldn't Die. But the barrage of verbal zingers and pop-culture references slung by hosts Joel Hodgson and Mike Nelson and their puppet pals Crow and Tom Servo are still quite funny, and should please both longtime fans and science fiction aficionados who don't take too much umbrage at having their beloved movies heckled. The Collection is decidedly Mike-centric, with The Creeping Terror, Bloodlust, and The Skydivers all culled from his reign during the sixth season. Series creator Joel Hodgson's participation is relegated to season 2's Catalina Caper, a fan favorite that at one time was pulled from circulation over rights issues. As with most of Rhino's MST3K DVDs, each disc is dual-sided, with one side devoted to the original, uncut version of each film, and the other given over to the "MSTied" version. Theatrical trailers for each movie round out the remainder of the supplemental features. Given the size of this presentation, it might have been interesting to include some interviews with the show's writers and performers (Comedy Central once ran a passable special about the series), but fans will still appreciate having these four episodes together, each providing a wealth of laugh-out-loud moments. --Paul Gaita
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 Take me to Uranus!!! June 9, 2008
I bought this mainly out of nostalgia for Skydivers. I watched MST3K on sporadic occasions when it was on Comedy Central, but started watching more after moving to Japan. Japanese TV leaves a lot to be desired. I enjoyed the rantings during Skydivers and Bloodlust, but I found myself rooting for the extremely slow moving monster in The Creeping Terror, and sleeping through Catalina Capers. It was cool that they added the original uncut movies to the collection as well.
Is it me, or is it a requirement to add at least one crappy movie or TV episode to 'collection' DVDs?
 MST3k May 25, 2008
If you enjoyed MST3k's wit and satire, start here. A great addition to every B-movie collector's library.
 MST3K Never Went Wrong. May 7, 2008
There is not much to say here. Mystery Science Theater was one of the most intelligent shows ever conceived and executed. This is a collection of some of the worst movies making up one of the funniest shows ever. Buy them all.
The only problem that I had with the DVD is that I want to own every episode, and I thought I was getting the first volume of season 1, that is not the case. I was a little disappointed in that fact, but they are still great episodes.
A treat to have in your DVD library March 6, 2008
There are many great reviews extolling this 4-DVD set's virtues, so I will only add one or two points. First, this is a great introduction to the MST3K world for those who have never experienced the wonderful wit, hilarity, and mock acerbity of the MST3K crew. Second, the movies are really funny and can be watched over and over again without growing tired of them. And finally, Bloodlust, with Robert "Mr. Brady" Reed is just absolutely, ridiculously entertaining. I recommend this DVD collection to sci-fi, comedy, and general movie fans alike.
It's Baaa-ack! February 17, 2008
I actually cried when they cancelled this show on Comedy Central. Then SciFi bought and cancelled it, and I cried again. When I saw that it was available on DVD, it was a "must have." Now I can enjoy it over and over and over! I would suggest that you pawn your grandmother's silver and buy the whole set. She'll thank you for it.
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