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(Please note that most older Rhino releases are out of print, but some are being reissued by Shout Factory. The only way to get copies of out-of-print items is to buy leftover new stock or used ones.
MST3K Vs. Gamera: Mystery Science Theater 3000, Vol. XXI (Deluxe Edition) [DVD] DVD
Five-disc set includes "Gamera," "Gamera vs. Barugon," "Gamera vs. Gaos," "Gamera vs. Guiron," and "Gamera vs. Zigra," packaged in a limited-edition collector's tin.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: 20th Anniversary Edition [DVD] DVD
This collector's set, marking two decades of the MST3K crew's mirthful and merciless attacks on the dregs of the cinematic world, features a quartet of the most-requested episodes in the Emmy-nominated show's history. An archeological dig uncovers a skeleton of a half-man/half-beast, unleashing an ancient curse on the residents of a nearby town with the rising of the full moon, in "Werewolf" (1996). George Rivero Adrianna Miles, Richard Lynch star. AKA: "Arizona Werewolf." Four-disc set includes the gang's screenings of "First Spaceship on Venus," "Laserblast," and "Future War." 8 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English; featurettes; theatrical trailers.
Mystery Science Theater 3000 Collection, Vol. 20 [DVD] DVD
Can Joel and the bots survive two doses of martial arts mishegas, courtesy of black-turtlenecked Lee Van Cleef and sidekick Timothy Van Patten, in the culled-from-TV episodes actioners "Master Ninja I" (1984) and "Master Ninja II" (1984)? Four-disc set also features "Project Moonbase" and "The Magic Voyage of Sinbad." 6 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; featurettes; theatrical trailers; more.
Mystery Science Theater 3000 Collection, Vol. 19 [DVD] DVD
Sure, devilled crab may be tasty, but it's hardly a treat for Mike and the bots when they're subjected to the underwater woefulness that is the Italian-made thriller "Devil Fish" (1984), starring Michael Sopkiw and Valentine Monnier. Four-disc set also features "Robot Monster," "Bride of the Monster," and "Devil Doll" (1964). Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; featurettes; theatrical trailers; more; includes a limited-edition Gypsy figurine.
Mystery Science Theater 3000 Collection, Vol. 18 [DVD] DVD
Four-disc set includes "Lost Continent," "Crash of the Moons," "The Beast of Yucca Flats," and "Jack Frost" (1964). 6 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English; featurette; theatrical trailers; more.
Mystery Science Theater 3000 Collection, Vol. 17 [DVD] DVD
A nerdy teen with a map to a lost city, some evil cultists, and a mullet-topped hero named "Zap Rowsdower" spell trouble for Mike and the Bots as they face "The Final Sacrifice" (1990), as does the seedy, soggy mad scientist swamp saga "Blood Waters of Dr. Z" (1975). This four-disc set also includes "The Crawling Eye" and "The Beatniks." 6 2/3 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English; featurette; trailers; TV spots; more.
Mystery Science Theater 3000 Collection, Vol. 16 [DVD] DVD
Mumble-mouthed, motorcycle-riding Robert Ginty is the "Warrior of the Lost World" (1983), romancing Persis Khambatta and battling future dictator Donald Pleasence in a sci-fi snoozefest that has Joel and the Bots rooting for the monstrous "Megaweapon." This four-disc set also includes "The Corpse Vanishes," "Night of the Blood Beast," and the Mexican-made classic "Santa Claus." 6 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English; featurettes; interviews; TV spots; more.
Mystery Science Theater 3000 Collection, Vol. 15 [DVD] DVD
What do Mike and the bots--and you--get when you mix teenage hoods, voodoo, hair band frontman Jon Mikl Thor, and Adam West? Why, a "Zombie Nightmare" (1986), of course! The guys then learn about the seamy side of women's pro wrestling (there's another side?) in "Racket Girls" (1951), starring Peaches Page. Four-disc set also includes "The Robot vs. the Aztec Mummy" and "The Girl in Lovers Lane." 6 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English; featurettes; interviews; more.
Mystery Science Theater 3000 Collection, Vol. 14 [DVD] DVD
Can the return of some long-lost "friends" help Mike and the bots survive the supernatural snoozefest that is "Soultaker" (1990); and does the appearance of Joe Don Baker in "Final Justice" (1985) mean that Mike is finally leaving the Satellite of Love? Four-disc set also includes "The Mad Monster" and "Manhunt in Space." 8 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English; interviews; theatrical trailers.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie [DVD](1996) DVD
Blast off on the Satellite of Love with Mike Nelson, Tom Servo and Crow in the big-screen version of the hilarious TV series, as they wisecrack their way through Dr. Forrester's latest bad movie experiment, the 1955 sci-fi epic "This Island Earth." There's high-domed aliens, giant mutant insects, the Professor from "Gilligan's Island," and more pop references than you can shake a stick at. 75 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English (SDH).
Mystery Science Theater 3000 Collection, Vol. 12 [DVD] DVD
Poke fun (along with the MST3K gang) at some of cinema's most cringeworthy classics, starting with "The Starfighters" (1964), the rip-roaring adventure of a young pilot determined to outmaneuver his father, a former Air Force legend. Former U.S. congressman Robert "B-1 Bob" Dornan stars. Next, a CIA agent uncovers a diabolical plot by a South American gangster to add lethal drugs to candy and gum and sell it to American college kids. "Secret Agent Super Dragon" (1966) stars Ray Danton and Marisa Mell. Four-disc set also includes "The Rebel Set," "Parts: The Clonus Horror." 6 2/3 hrs. total. Soundtrack: English; featurette; interviews; theatrical trailers.
Mystery Science Theater 3000 Collection, Vol. 11 [DVD] DVD
Four-disc set includes "Ring of Terror," "The Indestructible Man," "Tormented," and "Horrors of Spider Island," plus chapters from the serials "The Phantom Creeps" and "Undersea Kingdom." 6 2/3 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English; featurettes; theatrical trailers.
Mystery Science Theater 3000 Collection, Vol. 10.2 [DVD] DVD
Four-disc set includes "Swamp Diamonds," "The Giant Gila Monster," "Teen-Age Strangler," and "The Giant Spider Invasion." 6 2/3 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English; interview; music videos; outtakes; more.
The Mystery Science Theater 3000 Collection, Vol. 6 [DVD] DVD
Two features and two shorts receive the MST3K treatment in a four-disc boxed set. The Satellite of Love gang learns more about South America than they ever wanted to know in "Assignment Venezuela"; a session of cinema "tor-CHA!" is in order with "Teenagers from Outer Space"; marvel at the musical androgyny that is "Mr. B Natural"; and watch Beverly Garland tame the Wild West in Roger Corman's "Gunslinger." 6 1/2 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English.
The Mystery Science Theater 3000 Collection, Vol. 5 [DVD] DVD
It's another first-time foursome of film foulness in this four-disc boxed set. See why Arthurian fantasy and Ernest Borgnine don't mix in "Merlin's Shop of Mystical Wonders"; watch as a drifter is (literally) bewitched by a beautiful woman in "The Touch of Satan"; witness Vermont's sole contribution to the time travel genre, "Timechasers"; and have some swampy scares in "Boggy Creek II: And the Legend Continues." 6 1/2 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English; episode introductions; interviews.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Essentials [DVD] DVD
Two-disc boxed set includes "Manos: The Hands of Fate" and "Santa Claus Conquers the Martians."
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Brain That Wouldn't Die [DVD] DVD
Dr. F and Frank have picked a real winner for Mike's first experiment, but will the sci-fi saga of "Jan in the Pan" and her mad doctor boyfriend break Mr. Nelson and the bots? Standard; Soundtrack: English stereo; watch the complete movie without Mike and the bots; scene access.
rifftrax episodes available
RiffTrax Live!: House On Haunted Hill [Blu-ray](2010)
Madcap movie mockers Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett are joined by special guest Paul F. Tompkins and a live Nashville audience for a screening of (and non-stop riffing on) the 1959 William Castle/Vincent Price scarefest "House on Haunted Hill." The guys also get to goof on a pair of vintage short films, "Paper and I" and "Magical Disappearing Money." 116 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.
RiffTrax Live!: Reefer Madness [Blu-ray](2010)
It's a new "high" in RiffTrax hilarity when Bill Corbett, Kevin Murphy, and Mike Nelson experience the unintentionally funny 1936 anti-marijuana melodrama in front of a live audience. Also on the bill are three bizarre short films: "More Dangerous Than Dynamite," "Frozen Frolics," and "At Your Fingertips: Grasses." 104 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.
RiffTrax: Santa And The Ice Cream Bunny [DVD](1972) DVD
96 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; audio commentary; bonus short "Santa Claus' Punch and Judy" (1948).
RiffTrax: Maniac [DVD](1934) DVD
51 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; audio commentary.
RiffTrax: Shortstoberfest [DVD] DVD
It's "Shortstoberfest" all year 'round with the eight quickie films-including "Back to School with Joan Miller," "Little Lost Scent," "An Aquarium in Action," "Drawing for Beginners: The Rectangle," and "Families: Food and Eating"-featured in this collection. 104 min. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; audio commentary.
RiffTrax: Order In The Shorts [DVD] DVD
The verdict is "funny" with this collection of eight mini-epics, including "American Thrift," "Your Chance to Live," "Mr. Moto Takes a Walk," "Kittens: Birth and Growth," and "The Parts of Speech." 124 min. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; audio commentary.
RiffTrax Shorts: Olde Tyme Shorts Roundup [DVD] DVD
Eight educational short films-including "Seven Little Ducks," "Decisions, Decisions," and "Reading: Who Needs It?"-are featured. 102 min. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; audio commentary.
RiffTrax Shorts: Shorts To-Go [DVD] DVD
Eight educational short films-including "William's Doll," "Seatbelts: The Life-Saving Habit," and "More Dangerous Than Dynamite"-are featured. 106 min. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; audio commentary.
RiffTrax Live!: House On Haunted Hill [DVD](2010) DVD
Madcap movie mockers Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett are joined by special guest Paul F. Tompkins and a live Nashville audience for a screening of (and non-stop riffing on) the 1959 William Castle/Vincent Price scarefest "House on Haunted Hill." The guys also get to goof on a pair of vintage short films, "Paper and I" and "Magical Disappearing Money." 116 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.
RiffTrax Live!: Reefer Madness [DVD](2010) DVD
It's a new "high" in RiffTrax hilarity when Bill Corbett, Kevin Murphy, and Mike Nelson experience the unintentionally funny 1936 anti-marijuana melodrama in front of a live audience. Also on the bill are three bizarre short films: "More Dangerous Than Dynamite," "Frozen Frolics," and "At Your Fingertips: Grasses." 104 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English.
RiffTrax: Planet Of Dinosaurs [DVD](1978) DVD
84 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; audio commentary.
RiffTrax: Voodoo Man [DVD](1944) DVD
Hoping to resurrect his late wife, doctor Bela Lugosi abducts young women and holds them captive in his cellar, then uses voodoo rituals in an attempt to transfer their life essence into his beloved's body. Spooky Monogram shocker also stars John Carradine as the keeper of Bela's basement prison and George Zucco as a sinister gas station attendant. 62 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; audio commentary.
RiffTrax Live!: Plan 9 From Outer Space [DVD](2009) DVD
Before an audience at Nashville's Belcourt Theatre, RiffTrax stars Bill Corbett, Kevin Murphy, and Mike Nelson offer their riotous running commentary on the colorized version of Ed Wood's beloved sci-fi stinker, as well as the vintage travelogue "Flying Stewardess." This laugh-filled live event also features a pair of comedic short films by Rich Kyanka and music from Jonathan Coulton. 117 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.
RiffTrax: Shorts-Tacular Shorts-Stravaganza [DVD] DVD
The films in this collection-including "Primary Safety in the School Building," "In Mirrors Could Speak," "How Much Affection?," "Overcoming Fear," and more-may be brief, but the laughs supplied by the RiffTrax folks are long-lasting. 114 min. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; audio commentary.
RiffTrax: Wide World Of Shorts [DVD] DVD
"Snap Out of It!," "Carnivorous Plants," "Aqua Frolics," "Why Vandalism," and "Good Eating Habits" are among the 10 educational quickies featured. 102 min. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; audio commentary.
RiffTrax Live!: Christmas Shorts-Stravaganza! [DVD](2009) DVD
The witty stars of MST3K ("Mystery Science Theater 3000" for the uninitiated), aka the RiffTrax regulars, take the stage in San Diego for this hilarious live event broadcast in movie theaters across the country. Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett take aim at skating reindeer, smoking Santas, and much more. Includes an appearance by "Weird Al" Yankovic! 95 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English; photo gallery.
RiffTrax Shorts: Shorts-A-Poppin' [DVD](2010) DVD
Looking for quick laughs? Look no further! Bill Corbett, Kevin Murphy, and Mike Nelson sharpen their satirical swords for a set of nine short films ripe for skewering. If you are a "Mystery Science Theater 3000" fan, you won't want to miss the stars of that popular series poking fun at this selection of odd educational films. 113 min. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.
RiffTrax Shorts: RiffTrax Plays With Their Shorts [DVD](2010) DVD
We may all remember snoozing through a great many "educational" short films in the distant past, but it's a sure bet we'd have stayed awake if the stars of "Mystery Science Theater 3000" were on hand to crack jokes while they played! Join Mike, Bill, and Kevin for a riotous romp through nine short subjects you never knew could be so funny. 106 min. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.
RiffTrax: Night Of The Living Dead [DVD](1968) DVD
Standard; Soundtrack: English; audio commentary.
RiffTrax: The Little Shop Of Horrors [DVD](1960) DVD
Standard; Soundtrack: English; audio commentary.
RiffTrax: Reefer Madness [DVD](1936) DVD
Standard; Soundtrack: English; audio commentary.
RiffTrax: Carnival Of Souls [DVD](1962) DVD
Standard; Soundtrack: English; audio commentary.
RiffTrax: House On Haunted Hill [DVD](1959) DVD
Soundtrack: English; audio commentary.
RiffTrax: Missile To The Moon [DVD](1959) DVD
Standard; Soundtrack: English; audio commentary.
RiffTrax: Plan 9 From Outer Space [DVD](1959) DVD
Standard; Soundtrack: English; audio commentary.
RiffTrax: Swing Parade [DVD](1946) DVD
Standard; Soundtrack: English; audio commentary.
RiffTrax: The Best Of RiffTrax Shorts, Vol. 1 [DVD] DVD
Nine educational short films--including "Right or Wrong?," "Patriotism," "Buying Food," "Drugs Are Like That," and "Shake Hands with Danger"--are featured. Standard; Soundtrack: English; audio commentary.
RiffTrax: The Best Of RiffTrax Shorts, Vol. 2 [DVD] DVD
Nine educational short films--including "One Got Fat," "Coffee House Rendezvous," and "Are You Popular?"--are featured. Standard; Soundtrack: English; audio commentary.
film crew episodes available
The Film Crew: Hollywood After Dark [DVD](1968) DVD
See if you can keep up with the hilarious commentary of the Film Crew as they dissect--with extreme prejudice--this outrageous expose of Hollywood sleaze. An ambitious young woman (Rue McClanahan) comes to Tinseltown hoping to make her mark on the silver screen. Unfortunately, she falls prey to exploitation by producers who chew her up, spit her out, and leave her to pursue a career as a stripper. Jack Vorno, John Barrick co-star. AKA: "Walk the Angry Beach." 90 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English; bonus short.
The Film Crew: Killers From Space [DVD](1954) DVD
Grab a rickety, popcorn-littered seat next to Corbett, Murphy, and Nelson, as the three bad boys of bad cinema eviscerate another guilty pleasure! Peter Graves gravely assesses an extraterrestrial plot to wipe out the Earth using giant insects and titanic reptiles. Does anyone believe him? Will he have to "go it alone against all odds"? Well, duh. John Frederick, Barbara Bestar also star. 90 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English; featurette; outtakes.
The Film Crew: The Giant Of Marathon [DVD](1960) DVD
They may not be on the Satellite of Love anymore, but Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett still have plenty of wisecracking to do! This time around, the guys take aim at this sword-and-sandal classic featuring Steve Reeves as the legendary Greek warrior Phillipides. Taking on the Persian army, he gets involved with plenty of land and sea battles. Fun! Mylene Demongeot, Sergio Fantoni co-star. 90 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English; audio commentary; featurette.
The Film Crew: Wild Women Of Wongo [DVD](1958) DVD
Corbett, Murphy and Nelson get, um, wild with their wisecracks as they take on this silly Stone Age romp that follows the beautiful, alligator-worshipping Wongo women as they leave their Neanderthal husbands for the muscular men of a neighboring island. Ed Fury, Billy Day and Adrienne Bourbeau (no, not "Maude's" daughter) star. 90 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English; featurettes.
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Many sword and sandal flicks were run on Mystery Science Theater 3000 before the move to The SciFi Channel. Steve Reeves, Reg Park, Kirk Morris, and Gordon Scott starred in at least one MST3K episode. Also during the Comedy Central days, other actors having pages here at Brian's Drive-In Theater appeared in MST3K episodes. Click on the name of the actor to go to his or her page:
In addition, the films The Horror of Party Beach and Village of the Giants were featured on Mystery Science Theater 3000.
Mystery Science Theater 3000 Related Outside Links
Cinematic Titanic
Joel Hodgson has developed a new venture in the spirit of Mystery Science Theater 3000 called Cinematic Titanic, featuring the talents of Hodgson, Frank Conniff, Mary Jo Phel, Trace Beaulieu, and J. Elvis Weinstein. The first episode is Al Adamson's schlockfest The Oozing Skull (1971; with Grant Williams, Kent Taylor, and Regina Carrol), followed by The Wasp Woman (1960; with Susan Cabot, Anthony Eisley, and Aron Kincaid) and The Doomsday Machine (1967/1972; with Grant Williams, Denny Miller, Ruta Lee, and Mala Powers). Very funny stuff! Episodes of Cinematic Titanic are currently available only through the Cinematic Titanic website.
Rifftrax
Although The Film Crew is defunct, Mike Nelson's Rifftrax is alive and well. RiffTrax.com is an innovative site featuring hilarious DVD commentaries by Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy, Bill Corbett, and guest celebrities. Listen to these "RiffTrax" in sync with your favorite and not so favorite DVDs. It's like watching a movie with your funniest friends. Just play the DVD and RiffTrax MP3 together and Voila! The Matrix, Star Wars and others just got way funnier! The new RiffTrax Player even syncs everything together automatically! RiffTrax are available for more than 100 movies and more are added frequently.
Satellite News---The Official MST3K Info Club Website
Try this site for the most reliable information on Mystery Science Theater 3000. There's also fan club info, T-shirts, and more.
Michael J. Nelson.Com
Mike Nelson's official website contains information on his books and various musings.
Daddy-O's Drive in Dirt
This incredible site contains information on every single MST3K episode.
The Amazing Colossal Web Page
There are some way cool Comedy Central-era image and WAV files here, but this site has not been updated since 1996 (Yikes!).
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This page premiered March 20, 1998.
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