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    Family Plot


    Genre: Mystery Suspense

    Reviewed In Issue 48 (May 2001) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Karen Black, Bruce Dern, Barbara Harris & William Devane

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 2.5
    DD Sound Rating: 2
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: NA
    Internet Links
    http://www.universalstudios.com/home
    Special Features
    Includes the 48-minute documentary


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Universal Studios Home Video
    (Catalog Number): 20659
    (MPAA Rating): PG
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    (Retail Price): $29.98
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 120
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): No
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1976
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 03/06/01
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Alfred Hitchcock
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Based on the novel, The Rainbird Pattern by Victor Canning, Family Plot was legendary director, Alfred Hitchcock

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD exhibits a dated picture with source element artifacts and excessively perceived film grain throughout. The picture is quite dark, and wanting in definition and shadow delineation. The dated colors are satisfactory, though fleshtones can appear a bit brownish at times. While hues are not consistently accurate, they are quite solid throughout. Images are generally sharp, but fine details are limited. A hard-edged quality is created by apparent edge enhancement. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

    This Disc Contains The Following WSR-Rated Superb Qualities:
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