Doctor Who - Horror Of Fang Rock DVD

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Science Fiction - Director: Paddy Russell - Original Language: English - Classification: Universal more

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An engineer dies in mysterious circumstances on the lighthouse on the isle of Fang Rock. The Doctor and Leela soon discover clues that suggest that no-one is safe on Fang Rock...





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Author's product rating:   Doctor Who - Horror Of Fang Rock DVD - rated by phurren2006

Did you enjoy it? Loved it 
Story Outstanding 
Characters / Performances Outstanding 
Special Effects Outstanding 
How does it compare to similar films? Outstanding 

Advantages: Tom Baker as The Doctor, an atmospheric story
Disadvantages: None

Recommend to potential buyers: yes 

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HORROR OF FANG ROCK is the 18th 'Doctor Who' story starring Tom Baker, and was first broadcast in September 1977. The story also stars Louise Jameson as his companion Leela. The story is told over 4 episodes.

The plot has The Doctor and Leela appearing on an island of the English coast, known as Fang Rock, where the only people who live on the island are based in a lighthouse. One of these, Ben, dies mysteriously and this leads to the discovery of a Rutan, an alien race at war with another alien race, the Sontarans.

One of my favourite aspects of this story is the sense of claustrophobia offered by the location - a lighthouse on an isolated island is inherently a scary place. The atmosphere is only added to by some wonderful use of smoke and lighting and these complement a dramatic story.

The DVD features a commentary by Louise Jameson (who played Leela), John Abbott (another actor in this story), and the writer Terrance Dicks. This is an interesting commentary and Dicks is also treated to a full-length documentary about his work on the series. Other extras are less effective and can be easily missed.

I highly recommend this DVD to fans of the 'Doctor Who' series. It is available from Amazon UK for less than £9.

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DOCTOR WHO - HORROR OF FANG ROCK (1977)
Starring Tom Baker as The Doctor, Louise Jameson as Leela
Written by Terrance Dicks
Produced by Graham Williams
Directed by Paddy Russell
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