Reginald Barratt Movies
One of the more accomplished entries in Hammer's Dracula series (which would soon lapse into creative anemia during the 1970s), this fourth installment finds Christopher Lee in top form as the Count, who returns to menacing life after three middle-aged swingers decide to dabble in black magic to bolster their sagging sex lives. Dracula is reborn when the trio's blood-drinking rituals lead to the destruction of his devil-worshipping colleague Lord Courtley (Ralph Bates), whereupon the Count unleashes his deadly wrath on those responsible, even involving members of their families in his scheme of revenge, which culminates in a dramatic finale in a recently reconstructed cathedral. Fine direction from Hammer regular Peter Sasdy enlivens a middling script, and an early appearance from the lovely Linda Hayden (later to star in the eerie Blood on Satan's Claw) is a definite plus. ~ Cavett Binion, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Christopher Lee, Geoffrey Keen, (more)
- 1969
While visiting an antique shop, Tara is waylaid and chloroformed. Upon awakening, she finds that she has gone back in time to 1915, and that her name is Pandora (hence the episode's title). It is all part of a scheme hatched by a pair of avaricious nephews to discover the hidden location of their rich uncle's vast fortune. In the course of events, John Steed harks back to previous adventures with his former partners Cathy Gale and Emma Peel. Written by Robert Fuest, "Pandora" first aired in America on March 10, 1969, and in England the following April 30th. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1964
In the final episode of the three-part story arc "Planet of Giants," the Doctor (William Hartnell) and his companions have finally managed to reach the authorities with their story of a diabolical germ-warfare plot hatched by businessman Forester (Alan Tilvern). Unfortunately, no one listens -- mainly because the crew of the TARDIS has shrunk to a height of one inch. Further perils await the Doctor and his entourage when they are designated as "aliens" and hunted down like -- well, like bugs. Written by Louis Marks, "Crisis" originally aired on November 14, 1964. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- William Hartnell, William Russell, (more)
- 1964
In the second episode of the three-part story arc "Planet of Giants," the crew of the TARDIS, still shrunk to a height of one inch, tries to alert the authorities to the evil plans of Smithers (Reginald Barrett) and Forester (Alan Tilvern) to spread the deadly pesticide DN6 throughout the world. Unfortunately, the Doctor (William Hartnell) and his companions must make their way through a veritable jungle of giant matchboxes, deep sinkholes, and "huge" domestic pets. Even worse, our heroes must also face what one Doctor Who chronicler has described as "a new sort of death." Written by Louis Marks, "Dangerous Journey" originally aired on November 7, 1964. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- William Hartnell, William Russell, (more)
