Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3010 in DVD
• Released on: 2007-10-15
• Rating: Parental Guidance
• Format: PAL
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 94 minutes

Amazon.co.uk Review
Drawing influence from some classic science-fiction across its four episodes, Planet Of Evil is a strong Doctor Who adventure, that finds Tom Baker in the title role, and Sarah-Jane (played by Elisabeth Sladen) as his side.

The adventure begins when they respond to a distress call from the most distant planet in the Universe. The planet’s name is Zeta Minor, and when they arrive, the Doctor and Sarah discover that a geological expedition has gone wrong, with just one survivor left. So what’s happened? And what’s with the one who managed to stay alive? Planet Of Evil has the answers…

This is a thoroughly enjoyable adventure, originally broadcast in the midst of a confident period in the show’s history. Well directed, and only occasionally hurt by its limited budget, there are also some strong supporting performances among the cast that do the story no harm at all.

The DVD itself is suitably packed with the kind of fascinating material that classic Doctor Who stories are renowned for, with a commentary track, documentaries, a photo gallery and publicity material.

But the star remains the story itself. Planet Of Evil is really good science fiction, reverential in some of its story elements yet tight enough to work as an adventure of real merit in its own right. A worthy addition to the Who DVD library. --Simon Brew

DVD Description

Zeta Minor is the gateway to another universe...

Doctor Who - Planet of Evil features the Tom Baker Years 1974-1981 and is classic Doctor Who viewing.

The Tardis picks up a distress call and the Doctor and Sarah arrive on the planet Zeta Minor. There they discover that a Morestran geological expedition has fallen prey to an unseen killer and only the leader, Professor Sorenson, remains alive.

Synopsis
A rescue party and the Doctor discover the remains of a group of scientists on the planet Zeta Minor...

Customer Reviews

TOM BAKER LANDS ON THE FORBIDDEN PLANET??
Yet another Tom Baker classic! (seriously, how many weren't?!!)
Strong horror element to this with a creepy atmosphere, and the planet itself is a TRIUMPH of set design; exotic and nightmarish, almost alive in itself!
The main monster, a creature made of anti matter is effective, and well rendered visually for the time (NOT a man in a rubber suit here!). Definiteley inspired by the Id monster from the SciFi classic, Forbidden Planet.
The acting is good with an interesting mix of characters, in the crew stationed on the planet. There are shades of Aliens/The Thing as the 'Evil' of the story picks the men off one by one.

One of my favs from long ago and well presented on DVD with some great features, especially re the set design.

excellent set triumphs over plot
There is a fine, budget priced, recreation of a swampy, alien landscape here, which makes a change from the usual quarry. Tom Baker is always good to watch, and there are some great cliffhanger finishes. The plot's a bit weak, though, and the anti-man transformation, clearly cribbed from Jekyll and Hyde, looks a bit silly today. Salamar is a little over the top too. Still lots of fun, and with some interesting 'extras' this has to be worth watching.

More overrated Tom Baker tosh!
What is it with Dr. Who fans who go ga-ga over Tom Baker's Doctor?? He's not the most subtle of actors and this is just one of his lamest outings to date. Try watching this without falling asleep! I'm annoyed I cannot give this 0 stars!!!