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 enlarge | Director: William Girdler
Actors: Christopher George, Leslie Nielsen, Lynda Day George, Richard Jaeckel, Michael Ansara
Studio: Shriek Show
Category: DVD
List Price: $19.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  20 reviews
Sales Rank: 58841
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 97
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: DSS0613D
UPC: 631595061390
EAN: 0631595061390
ASIN: B000CSTKGA
Theatrical Release Date: May 13, 1977
Release Date: April 25, 2006
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Condition: New, Factory Sealed, Unrated, In Stock. Two editions of film included. PROMPT CONFIRMED FIRST CLASS mail ship for standard charge within U.S.. Expedited option sent by Priority. Beyond U.S. sent by International First Class. Includes fresh TV master and rare alternate *Something Is Out There* theatrical version. Please note: Theatrical version was transfered from original reel and has some audio and video anomalies which are not the result of the DVD quality itself. Please feel free to ask any questions. Thank you for reading.
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 It's not nice to fool with Mother Nature! September 1, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
If the ozone layer vanished,many scientists have theories about how this would effect life on Earth. I guarantee that none of these theories comes close to the one put forth by this movie. Turns out that when the ozone goes, all the animals on the planet go ICKY-BINGO and band together to wipe humanity off the face of the planet. It's not really dynamic but it is fun watching cougars running through Denver's suburbs scaring crossing guards, mailmen and dogs out of 10 years growth. Pity the poor hikers trapped in the woods when all this goes down.The best part though, is when crazed hiker Leslie Neilsen goes kamikazee against a murderous grizzly bear. He actually tries to bite the beasts ear off! Needless to say this is a very short,but entertaining scene. There is also an attempt at drama and inter-personal tension, but luckily the creators never try too hard with that part of the film. Enjoy the low-budget but earnest goofiness of movies like this one, because Hollywood really doesn't make'em like this anymore.
When Leslie Nielsons Attack!... May 17, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
William Girdler's follow-up to GRIZZLY, DAY OF THE ANIMALS (aka: SOMETHING IS OUT THERE) features pack-hunting mountain lions, bone-crushing grizzlies, ravenous wolves, hellish hawks, flesh-plucking buzzards, sinister rattlesnakes, and rats that can leap 10 feet! However, the true star of DOTAs is Leslie Nielson as the odious hiker gone feral! He intimidates, threatens, beats up others, kills a guy, and attempts to rape a gal hiker! You see, the ozone layer's been depleated to such an extent as to cause the animals (including Nielson's character) to attack and kill all humans! Watch this one as part of your next "nature's revenge" film fest!...
 Don't have this DVD, but.... May 9, 2006
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I notice a lot of people complaining about the transfer. Aopparently they have not taken a look at the old DVD from Nutech, the transfer is more than likely considerably worse! Anyway, the movie is pretty good, not as good as Gridler's previous movie Grizzly but stuill good.
 Guilty pleasure: but horrible transfer May 5, 2006
I have to agree with Gary's review on the quality of the picture. Disappointed doesn't even begin to describe the simple lack of effort restore the picture and sound. The colors are washed out as well.
Considering this was from Media Blasters and Shriek, who did a fine job with Zombie, this is even more sad.
As far as the film itself, I remember seeing it for the first time when I was 11. I enjoyed it then as well as now.
For those who look to purchase this, be forewarned of the poor presentation. It's a real heartbreaker.
Girdler curdler. May 5, 2006
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
It's somewhat unnerving watching this with the cat on your lap. I had a stun gun ready in case it got any 'ideas'.
BE WARNED: The two transfers have the euphemisms 'pristine' and 'vintage' applied to them on the back cover. Unfortunately, the latter was the 2.35:1 print I'd been looking forward to. It is quite terrible with scratches, crackly sound and a chunk of dialogue missing. Perversly, it is a sharper picture than the 1.85:1 transfer which is matted fullscreen. I guess if nothing but a battered print of the cult classic 'The Hills Have Eyes' could be found, one shouldn't be overly surprised. Curiously, Girdler's 'The Manitou' has a great R2 DVD release, but maybe that had studio backing or something.
This is a childhood flick that seemed harrowing at the time but is, ahem, less so now. Nevertheless, it's still a lot of fun and thoroughly nasty. Worth catching for the flying rats and the demented scenes with Leslie Nielsen.
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