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Doctor Who - Image of the Fendahl [DVD] [1977]

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Director: George Spenton-Foster
Actors: Tom Baker, Louise Jameson, Daphne Heard, Wanda Ventham
Studio: 2 Entertain
Category: DVD

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

15 reviews
Sales Rank: 1530

Format: Full Screen, PAL
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Parental Guidance
Region: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 94 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6

EAN: 5014503182021
ASIN: B001UHNXMY

Theatrical Release Date: 1977
Release Date: April 20, 2009
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'That b'aint how you makes fruit cake!' April 20, 2009
Barney McGrew (UK)
10 out of 12 found this review helpful

So, 2Entertain are having a strong spring 2009; The peerless 'Deadly Assassin' and now this superb story from the Graham Williams produced late 1970s era both released on DVD. br /Image of the Fendahl is one of the stories spoken of as 'the Gothic era Doctor Who', and with its supernatural overtones, creepy mansion and mad scientist, it certainly ticks many of the boxes for Gothic horror. Sadly, most of the superb cast were unavailable for the DVD extras but there is a great interview with Edward Arthur who played irreverent scientist Adam Colby. Although the story's central threat - a green slimy monster in true Who style - is not that well realised, the creepy atmosphere and strong performances - Baker is awesome - make this a great slice of classic Doctor Who.

5 out of 5 stars

Last Gothic Hurrah April 7, 2009
Wowbagger the Infinite (Somerset, UK)
8 out of 10 found this review helpful

Contrary to other reviews, I actually like this story and remember it fondly from it's first transmission, and repeat viewings of my old VHS copy did nothing to diminish that fondness. There are obvious similarities to Nigel Kneale's Quatermass and the Pit, but being a big fan of that story as well I find this no bad thing. Tom Baker is on fine form, even showing the Doctor having a tantrum when the sonic screwdriver won't open a locked door. Louise Jameson looks beautiful and has one of her better scripts to work with. Of the supporting cast Dennis Lill struggles with a Dutch accent, Wanda Ventham is....well... Wanda Ventham, and Edward Arthur is just a bit too smug for his own good. br /The realisation of the Fendahleen and the Core is probably the weakest part of the story, however there is a general air of underlying menace that sets up a nicely creepy atmosphere. br /The commentary is, thank the Lord, another Tom Baker one, but for the first time with Louise Jameson, which should be entertaining. br /For the last hurrah of the Gothic classics in Doctor Who, this was a good send off. Enjoy it for what it is - a romp!

5 out of 5 stars

A classic May 8, 2009
Marlon (UK)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

From still the best Dr Who era. This story as I remembered it from 1977 was atmospheric with a gripping story line. And the Fendaleen eyes freaked me out back then. Even now it's still has an effect. br /If only the modern series was this good again.

5 out of 5 stars

The Doctor is in May 18, 2009
C. B. Curtis (Indiana, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This story is just another example of how well a Doctor Who story should and could be made. I can enjoy watching these older stories repeatedly. More so than many of the newer ones. If you like classic Doctor Who, you can't go wrong with buying this dvd.

5 out of 5 stars

Nice story, shame about the slugs with stringy bits and eye lid make-up!! April 16, 2009
Langella (London UK)
2 out of 12 found this review helpful

Much Gothic fun to be had here. Dr who goes Hammer Horror and succeeds on the tension/suspense front. I liked the Tyler family in this one and all the boffins too. The regulars seem together and give solid performances. But back to a bugbear of mine: why no CGI BBC? Tart up this release a bit! It's great that new fans sit through the pace of a 1970s serial but to deny them some decent FX is criminal!! Great atmospheric story nevertheless!

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