Epicurus.com - Classic Sci-Fi Ultimate Collection 1 & 2 (Tarantula/Mole People/Incredible Shrinking Man/Monolith Monsters/Monster on the Campus/Dr. Cyclops/Cult of the Cobra/Land Unknown/Deadly Mantis/Leech Woman)

	List Price: $59.98 Our Price: $44.99 Your Save: $ 14.99 ( 25% ) Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Manufacturer: Universal Studios Starring: John Agar, Mara Corday, Grant Williams, Randy Stuart, Albert Dekker Directed By: Edward Dein, Ernest B. Schoedsack, Francis D. Lyon, Jack Arnold, John Sherwood
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Audience Rating: Unrated Binding: DVD Brand: Universal EAN: 0025195033015 Format: Box set Label: Universal Studios Manufacturer: Universal Studios Number Of Items: 6 Publisher: Universal Studios Region Code: 1 Release Date: 2008-05-13 Running Time: 789 Studio: Universal Studios
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Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Nice collection of B SciFi Films for cheap money Comment: This is a very nice collection of B Sci-Fi films from the late 50's and early 60's and would serve well as a 'starter' pack for new afficionados of the genre. Though the inclusion of "Cult Of The Cobra" is a puzzle (it's really a supernatural horror story), by in large, a majority of the films are quite enjoyable and the print quality is excellent on all of them. Personal favs in the collection are "The Incredible Shrinking Man", "The Monolith Monsters", "Tarantula" (keep an eye open for a VERY young Clint Eastwood as an Air Force pilot), "Monster On Campus" & "The Deadly Mantis". "Dr. Cyclops" is the oldest of the set being released in 1940. Though the effects are somewhat dated, the plot holds your interest unlike the abysmal "Leech Woman". I've always wondered why collections such as these are seemingly required to include a 'dog' like "The Leech Woman" though I suppose on one level it helps one to appreciate the others. This collection is highly recommended and I'm looking forward to seeing what The Classic Sci-Fi Ultimate Collection Volumes 3 & 4 look like. Customer Rating: Summary: BEST Sci-Fi package EVER! Comment: This is the best Sci-Fi package ever, since several of my favorite ones from my childhood are included. "Tarantula!", "The Incredible Shrinking Man", "Cult of the Cobra", etc. All included films helped make my childhood more interesting and the time pass by questioning the diversity of our universe, not to mention the active mind of man. "...Shrinking Man" is perhaps my top favorite for the questions it raises about mankind and his quest for self-destruction, nuclear energy's negative side, and the beauty of profound philosophical thought as well as our smallness in the universe. It has stayed with me always and I thank Richard Matheson, daily, for his gift - his many gifts to me(us) . The others all caused thought to engage, actively. What a wonderful package this is! I bought it as soon as I knew it to be available - not just to stir my childhood memories, but to stir some new adult ones. To those who produced it, A GRATEFUL, THANKS! Customer Rating: Summary: Prepare to be blown away Comment: Ten classic science fiction flicks from Universal proves you can run, but you can't hide. A giant tarantula, the monolith monsters, a monster on the campus, a giant praying mantis, a leech woman and a mad scientist meat half of these films. Transfer quality is great. Trailers for these movies are included. That's it. No commentary, no documentaries, no rare features. Still, the picture quality and the price is worth it. Small trivia to look out for. The script for "The Land Unknown" was scripted by radio script writer William N. Robson trying his hand at a screenplay. "The Incredible Shrinking Man" was scripted by Richard Matheson, from his novel of the same name -- the same man responsible for "The Omega Man / The Last Man on Earth." The airforce pilot who saves the day in "Tarantula" remains hidden in the suit and helmet but take my word for it -- that's Clint Eastwood! The Universal Studios backlot was featured prominently in "The Monolith Monsters" so look out for that Back to the Future clock! This set is a lot of fun, so be prepared! Customer Rating: Summary: Ultimate is the word Comment: More Reviews