Product Details

• Format: Color, Dolby, Full Screen, Subtitled, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
• Subtitles: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 2
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Universal Studios
• DVD Release Date: June 27, 2006
• Run Time: 438 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000FDE5TY
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #61,265 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • #18 in Movies & TV > DVD > TV Game Shows
• Learn more about "Fear Factor: The First Season" on IMDb

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Fear Factor is not intended to be art. It is a gross-out, "oh no he didn't eat (or do) that" game show that is intended to make the home viewer recoil in disgust (and sometimes squeal with glee). All nine episodes from the first season, which debuted in 2001, are included on the two-disc set, which includes something for everyone who likes a little ick factor in their lives: Contestants being smothered by rats. Check. Seemingly sane folks willing to be chased by attack dogs. Check. The iron-stomached wonders who'll eat animal eyeballs to win. Check. Hosted by snarky Joe Rogan (NewsRadio), who sometimes appears amazed at what people are willing to do for a prize, Fear Factor does offer some truly thrilling elements (such as the episode where the contestants hurl themselves from a telephone phone). Yes, it's not right, but there's a certain part of most of us that can't turn away from accidents. When we do this on a highway, we feel guilty. But with this show, hey, the players knew what they were signing up for. The problem with the series is that the premise grows redundant pretty fast. Each contestant must make it through three challenges. The first is usually a test of your strength or speed (see above reference to attack dogs). The second relies on creepy crawly things either being ingested or smothering your face. And finally, we have tasks that must be completed faster than the other opponents. Very few of the contestants exhibit actual fear. But revulsion? Absolutely. --Jae-Ha Kim

Product Description

Is fear a factor for you? Find out as you watch all the outrageous stunts, creepy insects and high-flying acrobatics of Season One - on DVD for the first time ever! This exciting two-disc collection captures every heart-stopping, pulse-pounding Season One episode where players attempt thrilling stunts that challenge their worst fears. Now you can relive all the wacky, wild, and gross moments of this smash-hit show that will have you squirming in your seat!

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Fear Factor Rocks January 9, 2007

By Michael B. Welch

Format:DVD

Its about time Fear Factor was released on DVD - Especially for Australian, who have never seen the first few series.

They could have put a few special features in though, otherwise, a great DVD. Can't wait for future seasons to be released.

10 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I think everyone knows the premise of this show. April 27, 2006

By Jeffrey Sumner

Format:DVD

I'm so surprised that the only other review of this dvd set is so negative. If you don't like the show, why bother reviewing it? These reviews are for the items being sold, and it's not released yet. It's not a forum for the actual show. The stunts are hardly dangerous, or they would never be allowed to happen. It's safer to be a contestant on Fear Factor than it is to walk down the street. I'm excited about the release of this first season because I didn't start watching the show until the 3rd season, and I love it, cockroaches and all.

4.0 out of 5 stars Cool February 12, 2013

By MickeyRoo

Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase

I am obsessed with The Fear Factor. When I saw that it wad on DVD I had to have it! I'm not a HUGE fan of the first season, because I don't think it's all that "gross, squirmy, etc" as the later seasons, but I had to have it. I really wish they would release the rest of the seasons on DVD. I would own them all!