The
Strain: The Complete Second Season (2015/Fox Blu-ray Set)
Picture:
B+ Sound: B+ Extras: B Episodes: B+
Based
on the trilogy of novels by gothic filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro
(Pan's Labyrinth) and author Chuck Hogan, The Strain is
a must watch for horror fans. More frightening than The Walking
Dead, this show continues to push the envelope with beautiful
cinematography, great acting, high end special effects, and an
intriguing story that keeps you hooked.
Set
in the not too distant future, The Strain shows a world
affected by a virus that turns its victims into vampiric-like
creatures with deadly retractable tongue that infest and multiply.
It's up to Doctors Ephraim Goodweather (Corey Stoll) and Nora
Martinez (Mia Maestro) to create a biological weapon strong enough to
destroy the new race. With the help of sage Vampire Hunter Abraham
Setrakian (David Bradley), who is on a desperate search for an
ancient book that may hold the key to defeating the sinister
''Master'' - a Nosferatu-like ghoul who is the strongest creature of
all.
This
three disc set includes thirteen hour-long episodes of the series
including BK NY., By Any Means, Fort Definace, The Silver Angel,
Quick and Painless, Identity, The Born, Intruders, The Battle for Red
Hook, The Assassin, Dead End, Fallen Light, and the season finale
Night Train.
Presented
in 1080p high definition with a widescreen aspect ratio of 1.78:1 and
a lossless DTS-HD 5.1 MA (Master Audio) track on each episode, this
disc greatly improves upon the original television broadcast. Del
Toro's unique style and use of colors shines through in the series
and this is all captured perfectly on Blu-ray disc with little to be
desired in terms of presentation.
Special
Features include...
Deleted
Scenes
Meet
the Crew of The Strain
The
White Room
Audio
Commentary on "Night Train" featuring Carlton Cuse
Gag
Reel
Beyond
the Page
Sentient
strigoi
Season
Mode: Where you can watch the episodes in order they fall in the
season and your place will be remembered if you stop and come back to
the disc.
I
would highly suggest this show to fans of thrilling horror
television. For more on the debut season, try this link...
http://www.fulvuedrive-in.com/review/13585/The+Strain:+The+Complete+First+Season+(2014/
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James Lockhart
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