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That familiar cackling laugh is back as the Crypt Keeper
returns to introduce the fifth season of the popular series.
While the fifth season isn't as consistent as some of the
previous ones its still got some episodes to die for. The
fifth season has a great group of writers, directors and
actors that make this season a highlight for fans of the
series. Although not quite as strong as season four or three
(the two best) this set has a number of terrific and dark
episodes with just the right off-kilter humor to make the
shows work. ***
"As Ye Sow" directed by actor Kyle MacLachlan ("Twin
Peaks", "Dune", "Sex and the City") features actor John
Shea as a priest that may or may not be having an affair
with the wife of another man. This one has a number of fun
twists to it. "The Death of Some Salesman" featuring Tim
Curry in three different roles is also a highlight. Ed Begley
Jr. plays a con man selling funeral plots that gets more
than he bargains for when he tangles with Ma and Pa Breckett
(Curry) who figure out his scam and turn the tables on him.
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Image & Sound:
We get an occasional shimmer, edge enhancement and
some issues with aliasing that mar the otherwise solid looking
transfer. Overall the show looks quite good and they are
presented in their original 1.33:1 full screen format. Colors
are solid throughout and the stereo sound track sounds quite
good with nice separation and dialogue clear throughout.
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