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Most Dangerous Game [VHS] (1932)

Starring: Joel McCrea, Fay Wray Director: Ernest B. Schoedsack, Irving Pichel Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Format: VHS Tape
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (77 customer reviews)

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Product Details

  • Actors: Joel McCrea, Fay Wray, Leslie Banks, Robert Armstrong, Noble Johnson
  • Directors: Ernest B. Schoedsack, Irving Pichel
  • Writers: James Ashmore Creelman, Richard Connell
  • Producers: David O. Selznick, Merian C. Cooper
  • Format: Black & White, NTSC
  • Language: English, Russian
  • Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
  • Number of tapes: 1
  • Studio: United Home
  • VHS Release Date: November 17, 1997
  • Run Time: 63 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (77 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 6304765320
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #66,597 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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The Most Dangerous Game is a classic, one of the first talkies to get pictures moving after five very static years following the birth of sound. The plot finds resourceful hero Joel McCrea and heroine Fay Wray being hunted on the island of the insane Zaroff (Leslie Banks). One of the grandfathers of the summer blockbuster, the film's setup has been reworked many times since, notably in John Woo's Hard Target (1993). By modern standards it's technically primitive, though still gripping stuff, complete with the jungle set built as a test run for King Kong (1933) and graced by Max Steiner's prototype of all Hollywood action scores. --Gary S. Dalkin

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60 of 63 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Creepy Horror, July 8, 2001
By Mr Peter G George (Ellon, Aberdeenshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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The Most Dangerous Game is a superb early horror film. It is a really creepy, chilling film with great atmosphere. I always prefer this sort of moody horror to more modern films in the genre that depend on shocks and gore. The Most Dangerous Game can really get under your skin with its central theme of a manhunt. I had always thought, until watching the movie, that the `Game' of the title was referring to a game like Poker or Baseball, but really it is game in the sense of big game, lions and tigers and such. It is man who is `the most dangerous game.' For humans with their intellect are more of a threat to the hunter. This idea of a hunter matching his wits against a fellow human being is a deeply disturbing idea.

The film has a really fine cast. Leslie Banks plays the villain Zaroff and is suitably sinister without using histrionics. Joel McCrea shows why he would remain a leading man for the next thirty years and more. He had real star quality and a quiet acting ability similar to that of Gary Cooper. Fay Wray is delightful in a role which gives her more to do than just scream.

The Criterion DVD is very good indeed. The print is superb. There is some occasional damage, but it is hardly noticeable. The images are nearly always clear and sharp and show off the black and white photography very well. Best of all however is the sound quality. Many early talkies have terrible sound with indistinct dialogue and lots of background noise. This DVD has great sound and Criterion should really be congratulated. The DVD also has an audio commentary track by film historian Bruce Eder. His commentary is worth listening to as he is obviously enthusiastic and well informed about The Most Dangerous Game.

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Most Excellent DVD, July 28, 2000
There has been some debate by previous reviewers of 'The Most Dangerous Game' about the quality of the digital transfer on to DVD. My own view is that the picture quality is outstanding. You do occasionally catch sight of objects shimmering, but the effect is negliable. What really hits you is the incredible sharpness and clarity of the print. This isn't limited to the picture either - the sound quality is equally as impressive. For a movie 70 years old you simply could not hope for better. The only extra feature is a very good commentary by Bruce Eder, whose knowledge of 'The Most Dangerous Game' seems limitless. This guy really knows his stuff and what's more, he delivers it in a very relaxed and friendly manner. The film itself is an action packed 63 minutes that is enlivened by a luscious Fay Wray with great support from Leslie Banks and Joel McCrea. The relatively short running time actually helps maintain a high level of suspense and interest - it feels like an 80 minute movie but with all the boring stuff cut out! To label 'The Most Dangerous Game' as a classic is an exaggeration. It is still a well-made, exciting movie that has stood the test of time exceptionally well. The film itself deserves 4 stars, but the great picture quality, sound and commentary make this DVD worthy of a 5 star rating.
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20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent (and Underappreciated) 1930's Era Horror Movie, January 15, 2000
By Joseph Hudson (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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Most film viewers are familar with the great horror movies of the early 1930's: Dracula, Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, The Mummy, King Kong, etc. This title belongs in this group! The Most Dangerous Game has a great cast (Joel McCrea as big game hunter Sanger Rainsford; Fay Wray as the beautiful Eve; and Leslie Banks as the sinister General Zaroff); compelling plot (General Zaroff hunts humans on his private island); energetic pacing (the movie runs approximately 62 minutes); high production values (many exterior scenes were filmed from same set as King Kong); and a memorable music score (Max Steiner). What is so amazing about this movie is that all of the above elements came together in a movie that was shot in about 30 days with a limited budget.

The Criterion print of The Most Dangerous Game is excellent - the best print I have ever seen of the movie. Most of the prints available previously on inexpensive videotapes are very poor. In addition, the critic commentary by film historian Bruce Kawin is an added bonus to the Criterion offering.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Colorized version and bonus features
I think most people will already have an opinion of the movie, so what I plan to talk about is the colorization process. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Robert A. Bowers

1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible Editing
The Kindle version of this book is a disaster. The text sometimes ends mid-sentence, then the next page starts in the middle of another sentence... Read more
Published 29 days ago by Nathanael D. Smith

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice movie, acting so-so
Quite a few years I watched "The most dangerous game" on tv. As I remembered it, I liked the movie a lot. Read more
Published 2 months ago by M. Bijlsma

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun, though loose, interpretation of a classic story
The movie is loosely based on the short story "The Most Dangerous Game," by Richard Connell. The movie does not follow the story perfectly; they've added characters and an... Read more
Published 3 months ago by K. Blackburn

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid adaptation
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A short and enjoyable adaptation of the classic short story (though, per Hollywood convention, it adds a love story), The Most Dangerous Game stars... Read more
Published 3 months ago by One-Line Film Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Is anyone interested in a little game of.....
Eat the bear before the bear eats you? If so you've come to the right place. This is a taut little thriller in which man hunts man. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Daniel Hayes

4.0 out of 5 stars A great story
This book's plot twist has been used countless times in TV today. I read this story a while ago, and you learn to never go hunting with a man who says he wants the most dangerous... Read more
Published 6 months ago by WRITERM

5.0 out of 5 stars CRITERION RELEASE!!!!!
Criterion's release is easily the best available. The excellent print and the extra commentary make this the only version recommendable. Read more
Published 7 months ago by larryj1

5.0 out of 5 stars Problem-free transaction
This was almost too easy! Product exactly as advertised and delivered on time without a hitch. Would buy again.
Published 8 months ago by William C. Young III

3.0 out of 5 stars good storyline, decently written
"The Most Dangerous Game" has a great storyline and plot. It is creepy and suspenseful in the right places. Read more
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