Ray Harryhausen Gift Set (2005) — Three Classic Black-and-White Sci-Fi Films + Collectible Book — Sony Pictures DVD Box Set — Used
2005 SONY PICTURES GIFT SET — THREE ORIGINAL BLACK-AND-WHITE MOVIES AND COLLECTIBLE BOOK. Celebrate the pioneering stop-motion effects of Ray Harryhausen with three unforgettable 1950s science-fiction adventures. This is the earlier 2005 three-film DVD gift set, not the later colorized six-disc release or a Sinbad/Jason and the Argonauts collection.
Three Movies Included
- It Came from Beneath the Sea (1955) — A gigantic irradiated octopus threatens San Francisco in this suspenseful monster classic, directed by Robert Gordon and starring Kenneth Tobey and Faith Domergue.
- Earth vs. the Flying Saucers (1956) — Alien spacecraft unleash destruction on Earth in an iconic flying-saucer invasion adventure directed by Fred F. Sears and starring Hugh Marlowe and Joan Taylor.
- 20 Million Miles to Earth (1957) — A Venusian creature brought back to Earth grows into a terrifying giant in this memorable science-fiction tale directed by Nathan Juran and starring William Hopper and Joan Taylor.
Collector's Extras
- Accompanying collectible book included in the gift set
- Original 2005 Sony Pictures collector's box packaging
- Three classic feature films on DVD in their original black-and-white presentations
Hollywood Connections & Trivia
- Ray Harryhausen revolutionized screen fantasy with his meticulously animated stop-motion creatures.
- His distinctive effects technique became known as Dynamation.
- The giant octopus in It Came from Beneath the Sea famously attacks San Francisco landmarks.
- Earth vs. the Flying Saucers is especially remembered for its spectacular UFO attacks on Washington, D.C.
- The creature in 20 Million Miles to Earth is often called the Ymir by fans and collectors.
Edition Details
- Edition: Ray Harryhausen Gift Set (2005)
- Distributor: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
- UPC: 043396131736
- Format: DVD collector's box set
- Contents: Three feature films plus accompanying book
- Presentation: Original black and white (not the later colorized editions)
- Condition: Used / Pre-owned
Used DVD condition: Discs, book and box may show normal handling, shelf wear or age-related wear.
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