Lewton Horror Collection DVD set
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These are amazingly complex films by Val Lewton. Each one makes use of black and white film to the utmost. The plots are weighty; the acting is believable and professional. Sets are detailed, realistic. The quality of film transfer is next to flawless as is the sound track. Murder, mystery, occultism, World War II tensions, evil leaders--they are all there in one film or another. The perfect "dessert" or non-alcoholic chaser.
2395931
Comparing the original collection with this one there are various inaccuracies; this one only lists four films and the original documentary "Shadows In The Dark" along with the new documentary by Scorsese, yet one reviewer here says this has all the films of the original collection.  No where else on Amazon (as in by someone from Amazon) could I find confirmation of that, though the two sets are priced the same. The original collection says it contains 5 discs with a run time of 646 minutes, while Amazon clearly is mistaken listing this set as 1 disc running 733 minutes.  I give it four stars based on Lewton's artistry (and because you have to rate to comment) but with the above inconsistencies and concerns over the quality of the prints it's hard to give 5 until I see for myself.  Then it also seems you'll have some die hard laser disc fans who will never give dvd format it due, and people who (as one reviewer did) compare the print quality to entirely different films which is worhtless, what with them being different films and all. . .soooo, other than sharing a love for Lewton's work, I found very little information regarding these sets all that helpful.
2807191
This was a purchase for my husband as a Christmas gift and he hasn't yet seen the entire collection but it's a wonderful set. Not only is the packaging beautiful, so is the scenery on these DVD's and you can't beat such a great price!
3794070
I am enjoying watching The Romance Collection:  Special Edition (including Pride and Prejudice) DVD set by Colin Firth.

They are excellent!
3708550
This is a pretty expensive DVD set to buy!! Especially considering there is no inclusion of "I Saw What You Did!", "House on Haunted Hill" and "Macabre". Yes, there are such titles as "13 Ghosts", "Homicidal" and "Strait-Jacket", along with some of William Castle's lesser-known and lesser-seen films such as "13 Frightened Girls", "The Old Dark House" and "Zotz!". Yet you have to feel that this could and should have been a much more complete set for devoted fans of the great schlockmeister William Castle. And to top it all off, no replicas of the great gimmicks handed out to theater patrons such as cardboard bloody axes!! Still not a bad collection if still a bit pricey. After all, it doesn't claim to be the complete William Castle film collection, so I guess it is not a bad buy when you consider what it would cost to buy all eight films individually. Several not even being available on DVD outside of this set. If you are a William Castle fan it might be wise to get these films while you can.
1614372
I found these DVDs very interesting. Short stories made into films display Stephen King's incredible imagination. There is an added bonus in the inclusion of a number of Australian actors in some of the casts.
4571182
Good and quick delivery, the DVDs are in pristine condition! Would recommend!
2259238
Great set!  I only watched the Madeleine dvd, it's the one i wanted, but the other two look good. Thanks!
4783691
I purchased this complete series and find it to be very enjoyable.  It is difficult to find this set and I was able to find it here.  Factory package was well designed, much better than many of the multi-disc sets I have seen for other sets.  Quality & operation of all the DVD's is good.  I am glad I purchased from this seller.
930675
I'm not sure if all the episodes are the same, but the tape I received follows Pentagram University in Athens, Ohio, Axe Murder House in Villisca, Ohio, and Hayden Bridge Exorcism. the tape is narrated by Linda Blair and is the same show presented by Fox Family. It was sufficiently creepy and the VHS tape is in good working condition, if they release the series as a set I would definitely buy it.
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Whereas in the 30s, low-budget studio Universal could only establish any success (with rare exception) with horror films, it was the 1940s when the brilliant producer Val Lewton re-invented the genre with a series of nine modestly budgeted films, most of which remain among the most highly-regarded in the genre.

I was fortunate enough to find an early copy of this boxed set today, and was bowled over by what I've seen so far. The transfers are the best I've ever seen, with wonderful commentaries (the best coming from Greg Mank and Tom Weaver) and

a terrific bonus documentary created especially for this collection.

Not just talking heads and clips, the Lewton documentary is expertly crafted.

DO NOT PASS THIS COLLECTION UP! I'm glad I didn't.
3483066
Honestly one of the greatest sets of zombie movies ever... Been wanting the box set for quite some time now... I love amazon, they had the set on sale got all the movies for less than 5 bucks a movie....
1598132
These four pack classic collection dvd sets are wonderful!  I own many of these sets and they offer great variety and great movies. This collection might just be the best one I've bought yet!!!!
4672648
This DVD collection of this lady & her friends is so funny!  I saw this first on public tv.  I am glad to own the set to watch whenever I want.  The DVD 's played well.  The delivery of the set was boxed well & did arrive in good time.
2695130
great set of movies all on a 1 sided disc. watched these on halloween night, totally awesome.
wish they would put out more of this type of dvds
2290262
I really liked this set. It was a great series. I liked that the whole series was in the boxed set and that it also included the movies.
1111842
I've had this on DVD for some time now and enjoy watching it when I'm in the mood.  It's an anthology film from the old British Amicus studios with a quartet of horror tales related by four inmates of an asylum to the new doctor on staff. It's also a beautiful print from Image. My favorite is the "Frozen Fear" piece with Barbara Parkins as the mistress of a married man who murders his occult obsessed wife, chops her up and stores her in the freezer wrapped in freezer paper. The wife's occult beliefs turn the tables and her body parts reanimate and kill the husband. When Parkins comes by (they were planning to run away together) she is attacked by all the parts shuffling and crawling around on the floor jumping on her as she tries to beat them off. This is very well done and really eerie. The other stories are good too. They include Charlotte Rampling, Britt Ekland and Patrick Mcghee in great performances. The direction by Roy Ward Baker is tight and Robert Bloch contributed the material. This may be OOP but there are still copies in stores. I recommend this for horror buffs and those who remember the horror anthologies from the 70's. Completely enjoyable.