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Midsomer Murders - Death's Shadow [1997] [VHS]
 
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Midsomer Murders - Death's Shadow [1997] [VHS]

VHS ~ John Nettles
5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Product details

  • Actors: John Nettles, Jane Wymark, Barry Jackson, Laura Howard, Daniel Casey
  • Format: PAL
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Acorn Media
  • VHS Release Date: 5 Jun 2000
  • Run Time: 102 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004TBTL
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,450 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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    #18 in  Video > Drama > Mystery & Detectives
    #49 in  DVD > Television > Crime, Thrillers & Mystery > Midsomer Murders

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Amazon.co.uk Review
Based on Caroline Graham's novels and featuring the stolid crime-solving skills of Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby, Midsomer Murders made their television debut in 1997 and continue to keep viewers happy with that potent whodunnit ingredient: spectacularly bloody murders in the most tranquil rural settings the Shires have to offer. Midsomer is a vaguely defined area of villages and hamlets with charming names like Badger's Drift and Goodman's Land. It also has the highest number of violent deaths per capita outside the average war zone. Serial killings abound to test the nerve of Barnaby (John Nettles) and his sidekick Sergeant Troy (Daniel Casey), a dullard easily perplexed by a world which refuses to stick to his black and white view of things.

Nettles is excellent; there's a hint of Bergerac still, now heavier of jowl and broader of beam, though the chasing is necessarily limited and the DCI enjoys the home comforts of an understanding wife and a spirited daughter. "Every time I go into any Midsomer village, it's always the same thing", he huffs. "Blackmail, sexual deviancy, suicide and murder." Ain't it the truth? The murders are astonishing. Family feuds, jealousy, incest, industrial espionage, all erupt at regular intervals leaving a trail of bodies with throats slashed, limbs dismembered and blood absolutely everywhere. Rivers of sheer nastiness run deep beneath the superficially pastoral perfection of Midsomer. Thank goodness there are still men like dependable Barnaby to get to the bottom of things. Eventually.

Sure of Barnaby’s eventual success, Midsomer Murders make for a cosy, even comforting, couple of hours curled up in front of the television. And they make a great showcase for star turns from the great stable of British character actors, too, from Celia Imrie and Elizabeth Spriggs to Imelda Staunton and Duncan Preston, who invariably turn this whimsical stuff into the tastiest possible ham.--Piers Ford

Synopsis
Barnaby and Troy are called to investigate the murder of wealthy property developer, Richard Bayly.


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5.0 out of 5 stars Quite frankly, the best series on television, 19 Jul 2000
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I watch a hell of a lot of television and I am confident in my statement that this is the best series that I have seen. All videos in this series are superb - cannot honestly pick a favourite - and I'm waiting for the next few videos to be released to add to my collection. Death's Shadow is a prime example of Midsomer Murders at its finest - a terrific cast, Jeremy Silberston's impeccable direction and a quirky intelligent script from Anthony Horowitz. Let's hope that as soon as Series Five is shown, it zips onto video... We want more!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, 2 Mar 2005
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This, as the other reviewers said, is a prime example of midsomer murders. It starts with simon fletcher having a disturbing dream, and as soon as he travels to badgers drift, a serial killer starts killing apparently random villagers in horrific ways (decapitated, burned alive etc). Barnaby must find the nutter before more villagers suffer a grisly fate. My only problem is the village fete. its far too happy (until the obvious murder) and you could argue that it ruins the grisly plot. Other than that you can't go wrong. Prepare to be amazed!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely fantastic!, 13 Jul 2002
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Wow. I love all of the titles in the 'Midsomer Murders' series but I firmly believe that this is one of the best, if not THE best. The cast is faultless (Richard Briers is wonderful in particular) and the storyline is extremely clever. Brilliantly written, acted and directed, you can't go wrong with this one. Highly recommended.
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