WSR Detailed LaserDisc Review

Village Of The Damned
Genre:Horror

Reviewed In Issue 17 Of Widescreen Review® Stars:
Christopher Reeve, Kirstie Alley, Linda Kowzlowski.

WSR Review Scores
Picture Rating: 5
Sound Rating: 4.5
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DVD General Information
(Studio/Distributor): MCA/Universal Home Video
(Catalog Number): 42524
(MPAA Rating): R
(Retail Price): $34.99
(Running Time In Minutes): 99
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Theatrical Release): 1995
(LD Release Date): 10/1/95
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

Credits Information
(Director): John Carpenter
(Screenplay/Written By): David Himmelstein
(Story): NA
(Music): John Carpenter & Dave Davies
(Director Of Photography):
(Production Designer): Rodger Maus
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(Editor): Edward A. Warschilka
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(Re-Recording Mixers):
(Executive Producers): Ted Vernon, Shep Gordon & Andre Blay
(Co-Producers): David Chackler
(Producers): Michael Preger & Sandy King

DVD Picture Information
(Principal Photography):
(Theatrical Aspect Ratio): 2.35:1
(Measured LaserDisc Aspect Ratio): 2.35:1

DVD Sound Information
(DVD Soundtrack): Dolby Surround
(Theatrical Sound): DTS Digital
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(Remastered Dolby Digital):
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WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
John Carpenter’s Village Of The Damned is the 1995 version of the 1960 British sci-fi classic about a mysterious blackout that results in the pregnancies of ten women. Months later, they give birth simultaneously and all the children, except one who dies at birth, grow up to have platinum white hair, steely emotionless eyes, unusual intellect with psychic powers and the ability to unleash unbelievable acts of terror. A small group of townspeople try to learn their secret and stop their murderous ways.

LaserDisc Picture:
The Panavision® picture is framed at 2.35:1. Images are sharp and detailed with excellent color fidelity and natural fleshtones. Blacks are deep and solid and the picture has no noise or artifacts for a terrific look.

LaserDisc Soundtrack:
The soundtrack is dynamic with bass extension below 25Hz, an effective aggressive surround presence, and directional effects.
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(Aggressive System Surround):
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Superb Sound Effects Recording Quality:
Superb Music Score Recording Quality:
Superb Special Visual Effects Quality:
Superb Color Fidelity:
Superb Cinematography:
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