The Mystery Science Theater 3000 Collection, Vol. 1 (Bloodlust / Catalina Caper / The Creeping Terror / Skydivers)

I bought this mainly out of nostalgia for Skydivers. I watched MST3K on sporadic occasions when it was on Comedy Central, but started watching more after moving to Japan. Japanese TV leaves a lot to be desired. I enjoyed the rantings during Skydivers and Bloodlust, but I found myself rooting for the extremely slow moving monster in The Creeping Terror, and sleeping through Catalina Capers. It was cool that they added the original uncut movies to the collection as well.

Is it me, or is it a requirement to add at least one crappy movie or TV episode to 'collection' DVDs?

If you enjoyed MST3k's wit and satire, start here. A great addition to every B-movie collector's library.

There is not much to say here. Mystery Science Theater was one of the most intelligent shows ever conceived and executed. This is a collection of some of the worst movies making up one of the funniest shows ever. Buy them all.

The only problem that I had with the DVD is that I want to own every episode, and I thought I was getting the first volume of season 1, that is not the case. I was a little disappointed in that fact, but they are still great episodes.

There are many great reviews extolling this 4-DVD set's virtues, so I will only add one or two points. First, this is a great introduction to the MST3K world for those who have never experienced the wonderful wit, hilarity, and mock acerbity of the MST3K crew. Second, the movies are really funny and can be watched over and over again without growing tired of them. And finally, Bloodlust, with Robert "Mr. Brady" Reed is just absolutely, ridiculously entertaining. I recommend this DVD collection to sci-fi, comedy, and general movie fans alike.

I actually cried when they cancelled this show on Comedy Central. Then SciFi bought and cancelled it, and I cried again. When I saw that it was available on DVD, it was a "must have." Now I can enjoy it over and over and over! I would suggest that you pawn your grandmother's silver and buy the whole set. She'll thank you for it.