The Mystery Science Theater 3000 Collection, Vol. 8 (Hobgoblins / The Phantom Planet / Monster A-Go Go / The Dead Talk Back)
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Actor: Mystery Science Theater 3000DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Box set, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 368 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-11-08
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Rhino Theatrical
Movie Reviews of The Mystery Science Theater 3000 Collection, Vol. 8 (Hobgoblins / The Phantom Planet / Monster A-Go Go / The Dead Talk Back)
Movie Review: It's All About Hobgoblins!
Summary: 4 Stars
3 old B&W 1960's suspense/sci-fi films fill out this set with minimal hilarity, but the 1987 crapfest "Hobgoblins" makes Vol. 8 a comedy gem!
I learned something about my MST3K preferences while viewing the movies in this set: I prefer Mike episodes. I can see the appeal of the Joel years, but they are a little too slow for my taste.
Now let's get to the movies:
"Phantom Planet" is classic sci-fi fun and manages to keep it snappy in the story department, while providing enough silly plot points and special effects for Mike and the Bots to tear it a new one. Favorite moments include the constant KFC/Fried Chicken references the crew throw out every time an exterior shot of the planet shows up.
"Monster A Go-Go" was my first exposure to a Joel episode and although the crew does a good job making fun of the lack of "horror" in the film, I miss the sarcasm and bite of Mike's comments. The action figure host segment was pretty funny, though.
"The Dead Talk Back" is right up there with the "Hamlet" episode on my list of movies so boring even MST3K can't save them. The film is just a bunch of people talking and none of them are wacky or weird-looking enough to allow for any great riffs. The Jerry Garcia endless guitar solo in the host segments was pretty hypnotic, but overall this movie should never have been released from it's obscurity-it should have been left in the vault with the...
"Hobgoblins" This is classic, corny 80's goodness with spandex, hairspray and all! The host segments are great and the riffing is well fueled by the crappy madness that is this film. My favorite riff comes when the characters are dancing to generic 80's pop and Mike sings: "Hey everybody, yeah it's the 80's, do a lotta coke and vote for Ronald Reagan!" Hi-larity! This is why I watch the show and this is why I buy these DVD sets.
So in the end I've realized I need more Mike and I need more films that were produced from 1980 forward. Thanks volume 8!
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Summary of The Mystery Science Theater 3000 Collection, Vol. 8 (Hobgoblins / The Phantom Planet / Monster A-Go Go / The Dead Talk Back)
Journey once more through the portals on the Satellite of Love to the best of the worst that cinema has to offer. Joel, Mike, and their "robot friends" do another hilarious orbit around four full-length features, presenting the kind of skits and wisecracking commentary that are clearly written by the culturally insane.Television DVD Video
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