WSR Detailed LaserDisc Review

Twilight Man
Genre:Thriller

Reviewed In Issue 26 Of Widescreen Review® Stars:
Tim Matheson, Dean Stockwell, L. Scott Caldwell, Joel Polis, Yvette Nipar, Georgann Johnson, Katherine Lanasa & Leslie Neale

WSR Review Scores
Picture Rating: 3.5
Sound Rating: 3
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DVD General Information
(Studio/Distributor): Universal Studios Home Video
(Catalog Number): 42803
(MPAA Rating): R
(Retail Price): $39.99
(Running Time In Minutes): 99
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Theatrical Release): 1996
(LD Release Date): 9/9/97
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

Credits Information
(Director): Craig R. Baxley
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DVD Picture Information
(Principal Photography): Academy Standard Flat
(Theatrical Aspect Ratio): 1.85:1
(Measured LaserDisc Aspect Ratio): 1.78:1

DVD Sound Information
(DVD Soundtrack): Dolby Surround
(Theatrical Sound): Dolby Stereo SR
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WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
Twilight Man is the thrilling story of a popular university professor, Jordan Cooper (Tim Matheson), whose life takes a nightmarish turn after a brief dispute with a stranger in a restaurant. Cooper is forced to escape a psychiatric ward, learning his medical records were altered by a vengeful computer hacker (Dean Stockwell) and he is framed for a brutal murder. With no other recourse but to become a fugitive, he leads the police on a cross-country chase as he attempts to find the “Twilight Man” and clear his name.

LaserDisc Picture:
The picture, matted at 1.78:1, exhibits generally natural, though sometimes slightly dark, color fidelity with generally accurate fleshtones. Images are sometimes wanting in sharpness and detail, with some scenes smoke laden and diffused. Shadow detail is good and there is noise apparent, but virtually no artifacts.

LaserDisc Soundtrack:
The soundtrack has a music score that is dynamic and well recorded with a wide soundstage presence. The overall sound pressure level is a bit higher than reference, but dialogue is generally natural.
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