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Unsolved Mysteries: The Ultimate Collection

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I always loved this show, even when the broadcast schedule became erratic after 1997 and I had to chase it all over the schedule and from network to network. Robert Stack - Elliot Ness himself - was the definitive host, and is irreplacable in the role he had. There were really two forces at work here that made the show a success. First, the producers of the show didn't put every backwoods legend that came across their desks on the air. They tried to document events and stories that could have happened. Second, Robert Stack was a great host, his trenchcoat-clad presence and dignified and sincere narration bringing respectability to each segment. Thus, no matter how fantastic something might appear on paper, it was presented as something that a rational person could believe was possible. Here is a brief synopsis of the 25-disc set:

"Unsolved Mysteries: UFOs" - Explores some fascinating extraterrestrial encounters with this segments that includes episodes devoted to alien abductions, crop circles, and the controversy surrounding Roswell and Area 51. A tribute to Robert Stack is included here. 6 hrs. on four discs.

"Unsolved Mysteries: Ghosts" - The world of the paranormal is the subject of this collection. There's a friendly ghost (not Casper), a matchmaker ghost, a court case with new homeowners suing old homeowners because they weren't told the house was haunted, and other assorted ghost tales. 6 hrs. on four discs.

"Unsolved Mysteries: Miracles" - Divine influence and angelic interventions are examined in a series of episodes that cover everything from inexplicably answered prayers, to alternative medicines, to religious visions. Not really as interesting as the others, because miracles always imply something good happens for no known reason. 6 hrs. on four discs.

"Unsolved Mysteries: Psychics" - Accounts of ESP, fortune telling, past-life regression, strange seers, and other tales of mental magic. The more interesting segments involve psychics helping the police solve crimes. 6 hrs. on four discs.

"Unsolved Mysteries: Bizarre Murders" - Focuses on some of the most notorious murders in history. Examines such infamous criminals as the Boston Strangler and the Zodiac Killer, as well as a woman possibly killed by one of her own alternate personalities, and the psychology behind well-known homicidal world leaders are among the segments in this set. 6 1/4 hrs. on four discs.

"Unsolved Mysteries: Strange Legends" - Investigates Bigfoot, what happened to famed skyjacker D.B. Cooper, skunk apes, and other such matters. Also includes segments on the legend of the Mothman, the fate of Amelia Earhart, the death of "Adventures of Superman" star George Reeves, and the strange legacy of the Bermuda Triangle. 6 hrs. on four discs.

"Unsolved Mysteries: Hidden Treasure" examining tales of lost fortune. 1 disc.

The first six DVD-sets that are part of this release have been previously released separately. The "Hidden Treasure" disc appears to be new material.

I want to start by stating that I own A LOT of tv shows on DVD. This collection is my favorite out of all of them! I can sit and watch these for hours and never get tired of watching. I think the charm of "Unsolved Mysteries" lies in it's host...Robert Stack. He sets the mood for every story. The set itself is put together very well. It covers all of the DVD's that were released on their own and an added feature of 5 new Ghost Stories and 5 Lost Treasure Stories. If you loved "Unsolved Mysteries" then this is the ultimate collection for you! I only hope that they release more someday!

I freakin love Unsolved mysteries.I loved it when I was 9 years old and not much has changed. Some segments are still scarrier than 99.9% of the horror movies put out in the US over the last 20 years. The early episodes (89'-93') are a bit better then the later ones, that said there is alot to admire about the stuff they kept putting out. I think the combination of perfectly creepy music and the inflection of Robert Stacks voice is what makes these segments so chilling. The early episodes are also aided by the film stock they were shot on which gives the images a much more mirky, ghostly tone. Anyhow buy this set or at the very least rent them from netflix. All hail the Unsolved!

If you were like me and grew up watching this show on television, you need this collection! I haven't personally seen many repeat episodes on television since this show's cancellation and this is a great way to rewatch it again at your own pace. Granted, this is NOT the full series. If you expect that in only 25 disks, you are sadly mistaken. It is more of a collection of the 'best of' Unsolved. Robert Stack is in all of them and each disk has approximately 7 stories on it. The collection is broken down into mini collections of 4 disks (4 bizarre murders, 4 UFOs, 4 Strange Legends, etc.). Definitely worth the money!! Also, mine must be a newer version because my box is still like a little treasure box but much smaller and the disks are in the super slim DVD cases, not full-sized ones. (Just to warn you that your's might be different than the pictures on Amazon website). Enjoy!! I'm watching mine right now as I type this!! Yay!!

Hello Everyone,
First of all let me tell you that I haven't finished watching all 25 discs.So far I have watched 8, UFO's and Strange Legends.I am very pleased.If I would have to give a con about this collection is that the stories are very old, some back in the 1800's and the newer stories are around 1992.Considering that I was born in the year 1990.I kind of have some thirst for more recent stories, something like 2000's and up.Anyways since neither Unsolved Mysteries nor Beyond Belief have came back for new seasons with newer stories I guess we don't have a choice but to wait.In any event Im very satisfied with my purchase and remember: Even if you don't like it you can always sell them on ebay for $10 a pop, do the math!

I remember watching this show with joy when i was a kid and upon seeing the release of this best of boxset purchased the product, not sure if my childhood enjoyment perhaps had changed in the years between viewings. Well i can gladly say that this show still remains the benchmark for murder/mystery type shows everywhere. I highly recommend the strange legends and bizarre murders best of sections which contain some of the best creepy and intriguing material. Robert Stack lends the show his trademark stoicism and presents the stories with style and dignity. Perhaps one of the best things about Unsolved Mysteries is that when compared to other similar style shows, the re enactments stand head and shoulders above the rest. In most cases the actors are believable and the costumes and music well placed and authentic. I highly recommend this show for lovers of mystery and the paranormal everywhere. You never know, this show may even change your opinions on some famous mysteries like it did for me on the episode which argued that Billy the Kid did not die at the hands of Pat Garrett. This boxset is the best way to purchase as it compiles the greatest episodes together all for one fantastic price (considering the 25 discs on offer). Sit back and enjoy weeks of enjoyment. Why don't they make shows like this anymore?

This is a must have for any Unsolved Mysteries fan. This set contains hours of one of the best shows ever on TV. To this day it still creeps me out like it did when I was a child. The theme music to this show is the best I have ever heard, chilling. Robert Stack has a voice second only to Vincent Price for a show like this, absolutly perfect. Lots of classic favorites here about Area 51, Bigfoot, ghosts, murders, it's all here in a very nice boxset with a bonus DVD. I have long waited for a boxset of this amazing show.

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When I got this in the mail! It was not in the same box that that they show you on the display! Its comes in a cheap card board box! An I think it is misleading people when it says that this is the "ultimate collection" it does not have every episode and the ones it does have are the newer unsloved cases! It has none of the cases that's had us on the edge of our seats! And it has no newely remastered digtel suround sound and its just cheaply made.... think twice before buying it "PLEASE"

This show was a great show. Great episodes in all categories. However, it does not have every episode ever made by Unsolved Mysteries from 1987-2002. It is missing at least 3 ghosts stories that I can remember watching on lifetime in the early 2000s. It does bring back memories of the scary music and Robert Stacks voice. I would recommend that anyone would buy this of you are a true Unsolved Mysteries fan. Also note don't think you are going to get that treasure chest, the one you get is like 2x smaller than the one you see on the screen I was fooled by that.

As a kid I am in love with this program and its updates of past shows. You all have to buy this.

Matt