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Stephen King Presents Kingdom Hospital - The Beginning

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I gave 5 stars for the show because it was amazing.
But, if you're going to buy Kingdom Hospital; buy the whole series. (4 disc box set)
It has extra features, all the shows are in one box and it comes out to around the same price anyway, maybe even cheaper depending on where you go.
I don't own these three DVD's but it seems to me like a rip off.

This is the biggest scam ever!! This DVD will just leave you hangin and wanting more. You might as well buy the complete season if your gonna get into this because you will be pissed when the second episode is over and you are left there wondering what the hell happens. I bought this like an idiot at the store and then found out about the full season!! This DVD just cheats you out of 20 bucks, worst money I ever spent!!

NOTE: This is the first three episodes of the series; so you need to catch the other two to get the whole series.
KINGDOM HOSPITAL seems to be Stephen King's homage to TWIN PEAKS. Stylistically they have much in common: animals that talk (including an anteater!); Downs Syndrome actors reminiscent of the dancing baby in Peaks; hospital staff breaking into song and dance with NA NA NA KISS HIM GOODBYE; and other subtle reminders. On its own, the beginning episodes are familiar King territory with vengeful spirits; eccentric characters; and many subplots going on. Set in a state of the art hospital built on the site of a Civil War era factory, KINGDOM HOSPITAL is unusual viewing. Andrew McCarthy does well as the maverick Dr. Hook; Bruce Davison chews up the scenery (quite well) as the egotistical, insensitive Dr. Stegman; Diane Ladd oozes maternal kindness as the hypochondriacal Sally Druse who knows the hospital is haunted; Suki Kaiser is good as Natalie Rickman, the wife of artist Peter Rickman (Jack Coleman), who is struck down by a van while jogging (King's own accident years ago resurfaces in this one); Jamie Harrold as the nerdish sex fiend, Dr. Straff; and Ed Begley Jr. as the hospital administrator.
Directed by Craig Baxley, the series quickly captures your attention and makes you want to watch the whole set!

Stephen King Presents Kingdom Hospital: The Entire Series
You can get individual episode DVDs but don't waste your time. You will be disappointed, confused and windup buying the whole thing anyway. MY HUGE QUESTION AND PLEASE IF ANYONE CAN HELP ME PLEASE DO. #1 IS THERE A CD OR CD'S OF THE GREAT SOUNDTRACK AND IF NOT WHY THE ~ blank~ NOT? how GREAT WAS IT? i MAY BE STUPID ASKING THIS BUT i CAN'T REMEMBER, WHO IS THE WOMAN/ GIRL/ LADY WHO SINGS THE MORE ETHEREAL SONGS? i HAVE HEARD HER ON OTHER SHOWS BUT CANNOT TRACK DOWN HER MUSIC.

If you like Stephen King you'll love this crazy adventure taking place with an artist who ended up in a hospital.. Andrew McCarthy makes a return to acting and plays an amusing doctor who helps the artist. Soon it is apparent that the hospital is being haunted by spirits of the passed and are hoping to be released.

How about watching the original "The Kingdom" aka Riget done in 8 parts. Its much better, and its actually original.

Kingdom Hospital The Beginning, Kingdom Hospital Making The Rounds, and Kingdom Hospital Post Mordem are all included on Kingdom Hospital Entire Series. Your better off and cheaper in the end buying the Entire Series and not the individual DVD's.

So I am watching this series and realize, "Hey, this is really good!" I have stopped the dvd long enough to eat and go to the restroom. I am not usually a long distance tv watcher but I can't seem to stop. Everytime Peter wakes up and speaks AND NO ONE IS AROUND you just want to pull your hair out. Ok, I have said enough. This is a must see. If you have the patience to wait, buy one at a time. If you are like me, you will want them all. Is it Oct 11th? I bought too soon and have to wait for Post Mortem to come out. That is the last one, right?