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Kolchak: The Night Stalker (3DVD) | 
| Actors: Darren Mcgavin, Simon Oakland
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
List Price: CDN$ 46.95
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Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 2222
Format: Dolby, Full Screen, Ntsc, Subtitled
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.5 x 0.9
MPN: MCAD22265D
UPC: 025192226526
EAN: 0025192226526
ASIN: B000ATQYWY
Theatrical Release Date: September 13, 1974
Release Date: October 4, 2005
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The acknowledged inspiration for iThe X-Files/i, and the basis for an updated 2005 network version, iKolchak: The Night Stalker/i was a short-lived 1974 series spun off from a pair of extremely popular made-for-TV movies about the supernatural adventures of dogged newspaper reporter Carl Kolchak (Darren McGavin). Though plagued by low ratings and critical brickbats, the show has cultivated a huge cult following over the past three decades, which has given rise to this three-disc set, which compiles all 20 episodes of the show. Though none of the episodic stories matches the suspense and writing strength of the iNight Stalker/i or iNight Strangler/i movies, TV horror fans will appreciate the parade of interesting and inventive monsters encountered by Kolchak (including a witches' coven in "The Trevi Collection"; an Aztec cult in "Legacy of Terror"; a Hindu Demon in "Horror in the Heights," which was penned by Hammer Films scribe Jimmy Sangster; and a headless biker in "Chopper," an episode deemed in extreme poor taste by Stephen King and co-written by Robert Zemeckis, Bob Gale, and iSopranos/i creator David Chase). McGavin is of course topnotch as Kolchak, and he's well-matched by Simon Oakland as his hot-tempered boss; guest stars include Scatman Crothers, James Gregory, Phil Silvers, Eric Braeden, Tom Skerritt, and Richard Kiel as the monster in two back-to-back episodes. Sadly, no extras accompany this fun collection of Kolchak's creepiest cases. i--Paul Gaita/i
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CAN I QUOTE YOU ON THAT! May 29, 2006
THE CRITIC (Windsor, Ontario Canada)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
HERE IT IS KOLCHAK:THE NIGHT STALKER COMPLETE SERIES 3 DVD SET.THE VIDEO TRANSFER IS QUITE NICE AND THE SOUND IS GOOD.ALTHOUGH SOME OF THE NIGHT SCENES ARE VERY DARK AND IT'S SOMETIMES HARD TO MAKE OUT THE IMAGES.I GIVE THIS SHOW FIVE STARS ALL THE WAY FOR PURE TV ENTERTAINMENT.DARREN McGAVIN IN MY OPINION WAS THE PERFECT CHOICE TO PLAY THE KOLCHAK CHARACTER.THE SET IS WELL DONE WITH NICE ARTWORK AND INDIVIDUAL CASES FOR THE DVD'S BUT COMPLETELY LACKING IN BONUS MATERIAL.SADLY MR McGAVIN PASSED AWAY IN FEB/2006,SO WHY DIDN'T THE STUDIO INTERVIEW HIM FOR THE RELEASE OF THIS CLASSIC SHOW.ANY COMMENTARY FROM DARREN McGAVIN OR A LOOK BACK INTERVIEW WOULD HAVE BEEN A WELCOMED ADDITION TO THIS SET.MY ONLY OTHER GRIPE IS THAT THE TWO KOLCHAK MOVIES SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN THE SET AS WELL.THIS IS THE ORIGINAL NIGHT STALKER AND SHOULDN'T BE PASSED UP AT ANY PRICE.
Night stalking January 2, 2006
E. A Solinas (MD USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Expect to see Night Stalker return this fall in a new form, produced by the X-Files' Frank Spotnitz and starring Stuart Townsend. But in all probability, it won't measure up to the original series of Kolchak - The Night Stalker, a witty short series that has gained cult appeal. At best, it will have its work cut out for it. pIn the mid-1970s, after a pair of hit TV movies called The Night Stalker and The Night Strangler, Kolchak - The Night Stalker debuted. It reintroduced us to Carl Kolchak, a threadbare reporter who is working in Chicago. He also has a tendency to bump into ghoulies, ghosties and things that go bump in the night. pIn this series, Kolchak encounters a harrowing series of problems: Kolchak battles bizarre aliens and missing link primates; a series killer may be Jack the Ripper; a call girl returns from the dead; a malevolent doppelganger is causing people to burn to death; and voodoo zombies, haunted armor, succubi, werewolves, demons, killer robots, ghosts and gods. pThe supernatural is everyday on TV now, with several series (past and present) focusing on everything from A (animals) to Z (zombies). But Kolchak - The Night Stalker has the advantage of being the grandaddy of them all, with a fresh outlook and plots that owe nothing to anyone. pWhile the horror parts can be a bit campy, the originality of its plotlines can't be denied. Sure, it mines everything from Aztec gods to voodoo. But it also comes up with plots that no legend could come up with, such as the idea of Helen of Troy still alive and beautiful, and sucking the youth from modern young men. It's brilliant. pIt also has what few supernatural series have: a sense of humour. There's that entire episode about a headless motorcycle driver -- a modern update of the Headless Horseman, maybe? And, of course, the brilliant twist of having diabolical help during a political campaign. Seriously, how could some of these politicians be elected otherwise? pNot to mention the dialogue: we are informed by Kolchak that, Captain Leo Winwood and I had a relationship that was long and bloody, like the Crusades, only without the chivalry. That's not the wittiest line of the series, either. pDarren McGavin -- who twice played a similar character in The X-Files -- did an excellent job as Carl Kolchak. He plays Kolchak as a crusty, slightly crabby reporter -- an everyman for the supernatural. He's not handsome, not athletic, not charming, and he rubs the cops the wrong way. Therein lies his rough charm. pOnly time will tell how good the new series is. But one thing is undeniable: the original Kolchak - The Night Stalker remains a delicious cult classic. Witty, dark and bizarrely original.
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