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

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  • Actors: Tom Baker, Louise Jameson, John Abbott, Colin Douglas
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: U
  • Studio: 2 Entertain Video
  • DVD Release Date: 17 Jan 2005
  • Run Time: 94 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0006FNXNK
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 21,679 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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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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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fangs for the memories, 28 April 2009
By Barney McGrew "Charlie" (UK) - See all my reviews
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A moody and atmospheric late 70s classic, and notably the only Doctor Who serial to date to be set in Edwardian England. Forget about the poor special effects; if you're any kind of fan of the 'classic' series you'll know what to expect - as a 4 year old in 1977 I was terrified, and the green slimy alien has stayed in my mind ever since.
The claustrophobic feel in the lighthouse is intense and absolutely terrific, whilst the zombie lighthouse keeper, Reuben, stalking the tower electrocuting people, is a series high point.
Overall this is class Tom Baker led Doctor Who and if you've never seen it I urge you to do so!
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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic, 20 Jan 2005
By D. Evans "dantheman95" (Southport) - See all my reviews
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The Horror Of The Fang Rock, was the first story to feature Graham Williams as Producer, but in terms of style and atmosphere it is more like an adventure from the Philip Hinchcliffe, generally regarded as the peak period for the show by many fans. Although the Williams would descend more heavily into comedy, to the dismay of some followers of the series, it is a kept to a mininium here. Featuring a group of people isolated in a lighthouse, whilst been killed off one by one, by an unknown killer, this story is one of the best, and well worth seeing. Tom Baker is as usual on top form, as are Louise Jameson and the guest actors.
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5.0 out of 5 stars As scary as Doctor Who gets, 30 Mar 2009
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As a child I found Horror of Fang Rock to be pant-wettingly scary, and it still packs quite a punch today. It really is one of the most chilling and atmospheric stories in the show's history and it has aged very well indeed with only the green blobby jelly monster looking a little silly. The sets for the lighthouse are absolutely superb, and if you didn't know you'd think the whole thing really was filmed in a genuine lighthouse. The look of the story has an utterly authentic period feel, and the performances from all the cast are uniformly excellent. Tom Baker dominates the story with an unusually grim and sombre performance and Louise Jameson gives her best ever performance as companion Leela. This is the sort of story that Doctor Who does better than any other show, there is a real sense of palpable menace and brooding claustrophobia to it, the remote isolated setting is brilliantly evocative, the sets, costumes acting, music and direction are all faultless....This really is Doctor Who at it's very best. Without doubt an essential addition to any Doctor Who fan's collection. Best watched with the ligts off on a cold winter's night for full effect - 10/10.
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3.0 out of 5 stars an okay story
This story is quite dark in my opinion.Though it keeps you griped to your seet,it is not quite good enough. An ideal story story for people who like dark, chilling stories.
Published 3 months ago

4.0 out of 5 stars Gothic splendour.
Horror of Fang Rock is superbly atmospheric and genuinely chilling. Even though the pace is more sedate than other Doctor Who serials this doesn't detract from the fact that it is... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. E. A. Greenlay

4.0 out of 5 stars Claustrophobic fogbound menace.
Script, performances and sets are well above the Who average but not as good as the very best, such as Genesis of The Daleks. Read more
Published 10 months ago by G. Shorrock

3.0 out of 5 stars "carry on Up the Lighthouse"
A good story but maybe a notch or 2 down from classic. Uncle Tom seems quite at home in a lighthouse, and he gets a well written part here on fine domineering form. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Bob Marlowe

4.0 out of 5 stars ATMOSPHERIC, AND REMINISCENT OF THE HAMMER HORRORS!
One of my fav Tom Baker stories! It's early 20th century Lighthouse setting and gothic atmosphere juxtaposes well with the scifi elements. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Adam Jackson

4.0 out of 5 stars THE DOCTOR AND LEELA ARE TRAPPED IN AN OLD SPOOKY LIGHTHOUSE .(Spoiler in this review)
The Fourth Doctor so well played by Tom Baker and sexy sidekick Leela played by Louise Jameson. Travel back to victorian times to Fang Rock which has a lighthouse built on it with... Read more
Published 20 months ago by NEO

5.0 out of 5 stars Calm before the storm
This is an absolute classic. Traditional DW format, a small group of people, isolated and under threat. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Shaun Cryer

4.0 out of 5 stars Above average Doctor Who, if not quite an all time classic
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Pros: The story is reasonably pacy and interesting, the ruton is easy on the eyes (if a bit dodgy when it slithers around), the cast are very high... Read more
Published on 11 Aug 2007 by James Peter Scully

5.0 out of 5 stars Dense fog and a Victorian lighthouse. What's not to like?
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... Read more
Published on 17 Oct 2006 by M. Wilberforce

4.0 out of 5 stars Classic 70s Doctor Who
The Horror of Fang Rock was thrown together by writer Terrace Dicks at the last minute, but it does not show. Read more
Published on 14 Aug 2005

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