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Doctor Who - Horror of Fang Rock [1977] [DVD] [1993]

Tom Baker , Louise Jameson    Universal, suitable for all   DVD
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
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Product details

  • Actors: Tom Baker, Louise Jameson, John Abbott, Colin Douglas
  • Format: PAL
  • Language: English
  • Subtitles: English
  • Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: U
  • Studio: 2 Entertain Video
  • DVD Release Date: 17 Jan 2005
  • Run Time: 100 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0006FNXNK
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 7,031 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Another adventure for the intrepid space/time traveller. It is the turn of the century, and the Tardis materialises by a lighthouse on the desolate isle of Fang Rock. When the engineer dies in mysterious circumstances, the remaining crew blame the mythical Beast of Fang Rock - until the Doctor and Leela turn up...

Synopsis

It is the turn of the century, and the TARDIS materialises by a lighthouse on the desolate isle of Fang Rock. When the engineer dies in mysterious circumstances, the remaining crew blame the mythical Beast of Fang Rock - until the Doctor and Leela turn up...

When a small clippper runs aground on the crags of Fang Rock the lighthouse offers shelter to its desperate passengers. But the Doctor soon discovers clues that suggest that no one is safe on the tiny island. Whilst a private drama unfolds between the survivors of the wrecked clipper, another death occurs. The Doctor suspects a ruthless alien lurks in the thick unnatural fog around the island and secures the lighthouse. But has he really locked the horror out, or is it somewhere inside with them...?



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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Story: 5/5 - Extras: 4/5

Five stars may be a little over-generous for this early offering by incoming producer Graham Williams, as penned by Who veteran Terrance Dicks, but "Horror of Fang Rock" remains a very atmospheric instalment of "Doctor Who", even though it was produced entirely in the studio.

The gloomy lighthouse is an innately claustrophobic setting, especially since the new electric generator is being tampered with, causing the lights to go out without warning on a semi-regular basis. Something alien is haunting the lighthouse, raising paranoia among its depleted crew, including the young and naïve junior keeper Vince (John Abbott) and the old-fashioned senior keeper Reuben (Colin Douglas). The Doctor and Leela, of course, arrive at exactly the wrong moment, but for once they don't spend most of the story under suspicion of murder.

A shipwreck on the rocks whilst the light is out brings a small collection of additional survivors into the confines of the lighthouse, all of whom are distinct characters, and they help to sustain the story (and the body count) over its full four episodes. The anxiety of the new arrivals is set against the backdrop of the intermittent lights and the sinister sound of the fog horn, and combined with the good set design it all works rather well. The lamp gallery is a particular technical accomplishment given the studio-bound nature of the story.

The special effects are poor, of course, and the enemy (when it finally reveals itself in its true form) is a massive disappointment, but on atmosphere and performances alone, "Horror of Fang Rock" deserves a high score. On the DVD, we have a commentary with writer Terrance Dicks, and actors John Abbott and Louise Jameson (Leela). The bonus documentaries are devoted to writer Dicks and director Paddy Russell and their respective careers, with particular focus on "Doctor Who". A decent package.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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One of my fav Tom Baker stories! It's early 20th century Lighthouse setting and gothic atmosphere juxtaposes well with the scifi elements.
A clear example of studio sets, and fog machines working REALLY well!
Eerily reminiscent of such movies as Tower Of Evil, Day Of The Triffids (lighthouse scenes), The Island Of Terror and even John Carpenter's The Fog AND The Thing!!
If you prefer the Earthbound stories (I do),then you will like this 1977 production.
If you've seen the recent Sontaran story, in the latest series, you will have heard mention of the Sontaran war with the Rutans - want to see a Rutan?? Then this is the place as the shapeshifting beastie picks off people one by one (in true Alien fashion!). An unusual design, when finally revealed - reminded me of the brain monsters from 1958's Fiend Without A Face.
Decent extras, and audio/visual quality.
Classic Baker; along with Planet Of Evil, Pyramids Of Mars and Genesis Of The Daleks.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Calm before the storm 9 Feb 2008
Format:DVD
This is an absolute classic. Traditional DW format, a small group of people, isolated and under threat. But it's the mix of diverse characters and rich dialogue that really elevates this story to the top of the tree. Oddly enough, most of the people behind this story dislike it. I really don't understand this... notably Tom Baker has gone on record as disparaging the tale. (But then Tom seems to have a low opinion of any story that doesn't involve talking cabbages, sitting on his shoulder.)

I love the claustrophobic feel of the production from the fog on the rocks to the cramped quarters of the lighthouse. Yes, the Rutan looks a bit ropy but again the quality of the story far outweighs visual effects. This is Terrance Dicks at his best.

`Aye, though they hunted high and low
and hunted everywhere. Of the three mens' fate
they found no trace, of any kind in any place.
But a door ajar and an untouched meal and an
Over toppled chair.'

Marvelous!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very atmospheric!!!
I remember being read the target novel of this story as a child so could not wait to finally see it on dvd and wasn,t disappointed. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Karl
4.0 out of 5 stars Memories Of Time PAst
I vaguely remember this from when it was first broadcasting in 1977 and found it to be charming story although slightly dated and a little hammy acting. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jonathan G. Lloyd
3.0 out of 5 stars A creepy mystery tale set on a lighthouse...
`Horror of Fang Rock' has gained itself a position amongst Doctor Who fans as being the most chilling and terrifying of stories. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Tim Bradley
4.0 out of 5 stars "I'm not a TESHnician..........."!!!!!
An appropriate review title,considering the following comment:-

Why oh why can't people SPELL PROPERLY??? Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mr. C. Davies
5.0 out of 5 stars Claustrophobia-fest
I've always had a fetish for lighthouses; perhaps because of their cute spiralling stairs and old-fashioned cottagey-ness. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Josh
4.0 out of 5 stars Doctor Who - The Horror of Fang Rock.
This is great. Tom Baker at his best. I love the plastic gel monster and the terrible special effects but the story line is one of the better ones with the Doctor saving the world... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Sherlock6884
4.0 out of 5 stars Another classic
Another classic Doctor Who, good gripping story line that made me watch the epsiodes back to back. Yeah some critics might say its dated and the acting is wooden. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Smally
5.0 out of 5 stars Horror of Fang Rock is a MUST!
This dvd is great for anyone looking to get into the classic Dr Who!

It's written by Terrance Dicks, which is as good a reason as any to purchase it (the five doctors... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Lee Swift
5.0 out of 5 stars TOM going what he did all the time .
TOM BAKER going what he did all the time , it's ok . Not his best but he makes if a true Dr. WHO story .
Published 18 months ago by Mr. Robert Lismore
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Dr who,let down by poor extras
OK I love horror of fang rock,its got my favourite doctor(tom baker)and my favourite assistant(Louise Jameson).a dodgy monster and some over the top camp acting. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Pablo Leone
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