The Hound of the Baskervilles (1983) Reviews

The Hound of the Baskervilles (1983)
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In this classic mystery story, Sherlock Holmes (Ian Richardson) is requested to investigate deaths around the Baskerville mansion because Henry (Martin Shaw), the last direct heir to the Baskerville fortune is worried that he may die by their unique curse; a ghost hound has eliminated his ancestors and is now wreaking havoc in the woods again. The crafty Holmes sends faithful Dr. Watson (Donald Churchill) ahead to check things out, while unknown to Watson, Holmes assumes the disguise of a local gypsy to observe the mansion and anyone connected with it. As the mist of Grimpen Moor and the howling hound lend an eerie atmosphere to the tale, false leads take the protagonists into dead ends, and the real culprit waits in the wings for his chance. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi

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Starring:
Ian Richardson, Martin Shaw, (more)
Director(s):
Douglas Hickox
Format(s):
DVD
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Francine G.

I enjoy Sherlock Holmes stories and this one was no exception. However, Basil Rathbone is the best Sherlock!

Yes   |   No


Yolanda R.

The THOTB, a luring tale of terror & revenge is told in this straightforward & likeable version, engaging one to pick up the book for the intricacies a 90 minute movie cannot always bring. Richardson does well as a composed, clever, yet nimble Holmes [also, he looks like most other Holmes with those special facial features & physique of Rathbone pervading]. Nick Clay, who plays 3 parts, is precise in the crucial roles of each- brutal & callous as Sir Hugo; polite & cultured as Stapleton. Blessed as Lyons stand out too; he is tough, rough and boorish-looking. Martin Shaw is the weakest; he conveys a rich Texan but thats all. The sets were very authentic; the realistic mire connotes an eerie atmosphere. When seen at night it makes for remarks like, 'why go live near that?!' The fog bogs down all daring. A bona fide & polished wardrobe confirms and fosters the plausibility of the film. It is a good [PG] version that can open the interest of young booklovers to Doyle's Holmes.

Yes   |   No


Ron C.

I am a huge fan of Ian Richardson but I guess Basil Rathbone has forever imprinted himself on the Sherlock Holmes persona, at least for me. Not horrible, though, by any means.

Yes   |   No


 
 
 

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    Francine G.

    I enjoy Sherlock Holmes stories and this one was no exception. However, Basil Rathbone is the best Sherlock!

    Yes   |   No

     
    Yolanda R.

    The THOTB, a luring tale of terror & revenge is told in this straightforward & likeable version, engaging one to pick up the book for the intricacies a 90 minute movie cannot always bring. Richardson does well as a composed, clever, yet nimble Holmes [also, he looks like most other Holmes with those special facial features & physique of Rathbone pervading]. Nick Clay, who plays 3 parts, is precise in the crucial roles of each- brutal & callous as Sir Hugo; polite & cultured as Stapleton. Blessed as Lyons stand out too; he is tough, rough and boorish-looking. Martin Shaw is the weakest; he conveys a rich Texan but thats all. The sets were very authentic; the realistic mire connotes an eerie atmosphere. When seen at night it makes for remarks like, 'why go live near that?!' The fog bogs down all daring. A bona fide & polished wardrobe confirms and fosters the plausibility of the film. It is a good [PG] version that can open the interest of young booklovers to Doyle's Holmes.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Ron C.

    I am a huge fan of Ian Richardson but I guess Basil Rathbone has forever imprinted himself on the Sherlock Holmes persona, at least for me. Not horrible, though, by any means.

    Yes   |   No

     
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