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Stephen King's The Stand (Boxed Set) [VHS] | ![Stephen King's The Stand (Boxed Set) [VHS]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51KSNPJ41SL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Actors: Ruby Dee, Gary Sinise, Rob Lowe, Molly Ringwald, Ossie Davis
Studio: Republic Pictures
List Price: $39.98
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Rating:  302 reviews
Format: Box Set, Closed-captioned, Color, Ntsc
Rating: Unrated
Media: VHS Tape
Discs: 4
Running Time: 366 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 4.3 x 4.1
ISBN: 6303153461
UPC: 017153567830
EAN: 9780782003673
Theatrical Release Date: May 8, 1994
Release Date: April 18, 1995
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After a government-spawned "superflu" wipes out more than 90 percent of the earth's population, the devastated survivors must decide whether to support or resist the advances of a mysterious stranger from way down South (heh-heh) who wishes to claim this new world order for himself. Although the six-hour length makes it nigh-impossible to digest in one sitting, this well-paced adaptation of Stephen King's apocalyptic magnum opus ranks among the best adaptations of the author's work, with strong performances from Gary Sinise, Miguel Ferrer, and especially Jamey Sheridan as a good-old-boy version of Old Scratch. The opening scene, set to the strains of Blue Oyster Cult's "Don't Fear the Reaper," is one of the most chilling things ever shot for television. Director Mick Garris is no stranger to King's world, having also helmed Sleepwalkers, the recent television remake of The Shining, and the upcoming Desperation. --Andrew Wright
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 Reader's Digest movie-version. August 22, 2010
B (Los Angeles)
How to take a AAA+++ masterpiece of writing and turn it into a B- movie.
Some of the casting is spot-on but you just can't make this epic-novel into a 6-hour successful movie.
It just didn't work.
M-O-O-N...that spells failure.
 Beware Sellers With "New" Copies, Who Are Offering a Different Product! August 21, 2010
Flyer (Richmond, VA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
While checking the secondary-market sellers offering "new" copies of "The Stand" DVD, I realized that at least some of these sellers are showing a picture of the 2-Disc Republic/Artisan set, but are actually selling the Stephen King Gift Set - which includes "The Lagoliers," "The Stand" and "Golden Years" but does NOT (according to other reviewers) include any DVD special features. I saw one secondary seller describe the "New" product as having 7 discs (instead of 2), and another seller advertised "The Stand" DVD as including "The Langoliers" and "Golden Years" as a "bonus."
If you want the DVD of "The Stand" that includes the commentary and making-of featurette, you'll want to make sure you're buying the 2-disc Republic/Artisan DVD that includes ONLY "The Stand." This DVD is out-of-print, so it's highly unlikely that you would ever see a "new" copy of this.
If you DO want the Stephen King Gift Set, I would suggest buying it new and directly from Amazon for only $21.49, instead of from one of these secondary sellers for more than $30 plus shipping.
Captain Tripps Rides Through... August 8, 2010
Bindy Sue Fr nk nschtein (under the rubble)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I love the King book. I also enjoyed the mini-series, as it was far beyond the scope of most television fare. While not as chilling as the novel, the film version hit all of the main plot elements and characters, making it a classic in TV horror. Now, I can watch it straight through, in one sitting, minus the annoying commercial breaks! THE STAND is my all-time favorite Stephen King story, and this adaptation holds true to the basic narrative. I make allowances for the stifling limitations of network TV. I still hope for a full-out, R-rated theatrical film of the book...
Excellent!!! July 27, 2010
Sandra Jusino
I am very satisfied with this purchase, probably would buy again from this source if the ocassion comes. Excellent is my review
Stephen King's The Stand July 2, 2010
Anthony F. Marshall
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I love this extravaganza. The video is a great rendition of the Book which is really much better. This is one of King's early works, and I think one of his best. Full of apocalptic Mythology, Good versus Evil, the works! The story is great too!
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