<div class="description"><br /><div id="productclips"><div id="productclips-top"><div id="productclips-bottom"><a class="productclip"><object width="240" height="198"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/wmxZk9kPBXU&rel=0showinfo=0"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/wmxZk9kPBXU&rel=0&showinfo=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="240" height="198"></embed></object><br />Makin’ love… and war!</a><br /></div></div></div>
<p>This lesser-known Marvel film—which didn’t even air in some parts of the country back in 1978—is the most faithful of the ‘70s Marvel adaptations, from a lead actor who looks the part to specific sets and decent effects. Peter Hooten stars as psychiatrist Stephen Strange, an unwitting heir to mystical powers which aging sorcerer Lindmer seeks to bestow on him (it’s his destiny!) When the evil Morgan LeFay is sent by a demon from another dimension to snuff out the aging sorcerer and begin the takeover of Earth, Lindmer fends her off as his pupil, Wong, seeks out Strange for his initiation into the mystic arts. When the reluctant Strange learns that one of his patients, sexpot student Clea Lake, has become an unwitting pawn in this cross-dimensional war, he tries to save her and then attempts to fend off LeFay before she bridges the gap between dimensions.</p>
<p>Though more suited to fans of the comic than outsiders, this is still the Marvel adaptation most likely to entice people into investigating its source material. Hooten delivers an appealing moustached performance as the compassionate Strange. It’s also interesting to see how 1970s New Age self-help and pop-psychology was integrated into the story. Altogether, the film makes for quite the psychdelic romp.</p>
<p>Paul Chihara’s moody electronic score adds tension to the movie. The filmmakers were setting up a series that never came, and it’s too bad because there was a lot of potential here.</p>
<p>This film is not available as an official release. It is provided for collectors only, as a curioso object. Comes in the beautiful case shown above, imitating the look of 1970s Marvel Comics covers. Other unreleased and rare Marvel films are also available in this design, so you can build a collection. The spines follow the look of current Marvel trade paperbacks and look great on your shelf.</p>
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<strong>Specifications</strong> <a href="http://www.antimattermultiverse.com/pages/about-our-releases"><em>(Learn what these terms mean)</em></a>
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<li>Running Time: 93min</li>
<li>Format: <span class="caps">DVD</span>-R</li>
<li>Language: English</li>
<li>Subtitles: None</li>
<li>Video System: <span class="caps">NTSC</span></li>
<li>Region: 0 <em>(No Region Protection)</em></li>
<li>Audio quality: 8/10</li>
<li>Picture quality: 7/10<br /></div></li>
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Makin' love... and war!</a>
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This lesser-known Marvel film -- which didn't even air in some parts of the country back in 1978 -- is the most faithful of the '70s Marvel adaptations, from a lead actor who looks the part to specific sets and decent effects. Peter Hooten stars as psychiatrist Stephen Strange, an unwitting heir to mystical powers which aging sorcerer Lindmer seeks to bestow on him (it's his destiny!) When the evil Morgan LeFay is sent by a demon from another dimension to snuff out the aging sorcerer and begin the takeover of Earth, Lindmer fends her off as his pupil, Wong, seeks out Strange for his initiation into the mystic arts. When the reluctant Strange learns that one of his patients, sexpot student Clea Lake, has become an unwitting pawn in this cross-dimensional war, he tries to save her and then attempts to fend off LeFay before she bridges the gap between dimensions.
Though more suited to fans of the comic than outsiders, this is still the Marvel adaptation most likely to entice people into investigating its source material. Hooten delivers an appealing moustached performance as the compassionate Strange. It's also interesting to see how 1970s New Age self-help and pop-psychology was integrated into the story. Altogether, the film makes for quite the psychdelic romp.
Paul Chihara's moody electronic score adds tension to the movie. The filmmakers were setting up a series that never came, and it's too bad because there was a lot of potential here.
This film is not available as an official release. It is provided for collectors only, as a curioso object. Comes in the beautiful case shown above, imitating the look of 1970s Marvel Comics covers. Other unreleased and rare Marvel films are also available in this design, so you can build a collection. The spines follow the look of current Marvel trade paperbacks and look great on your shelf.
<img src="http://www.antimattermultiverse.com/files/shops/0000/8622/assets/Dr%20Strange%20DVD%20animated.gif" align="right" alt="Doctor Strange 1978 TV Movie DVD" />
*Specifications* "_(Learn what these terms mean)_":http://www.antimattermultiverse.com/pages/about-our-releases
* Running Time: 93min
* Format: DVD-R
* Language: English
* Subtitles: None
* Video System: NTSC
* Region: 0 _(No Region Protection)_
* Audio quality: 8/10
* Picture quality: 7/10
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