#18: The Curse Of Fenric
Release date - October 2003
Back cover info:
"When the Doctor and Ace arrive at a secret military base during Word [sic] War II, they discover that a centuries-old Viking curse is bringing terror to its inhabitants. As hideous vampires rise from the sea and Russian commandoes begin to close in, they are confronted not only with a mystery from the distant past, but also a terrifying vision of mankind's future..." Special features
Disc 1
- Original transmitted 4x25 min version
- Commentary with Sylvester McCoy (The Doctor), Sophie Aldred (Ace) and Nicholas Parsons (Reverend Wainwright)
- Subtitle Information Text
- Isolated Music Track
- Nebula '90 (dur. 20.47) - The cast and crew reunited at the 1990 Doctor Who convention
- Take Two (dur. 4.31) - BBC children's show looking behind the scenes of this story
- Modelling the Dead (5.10) - How to make a Haemovore mask
- Claws and Effects (17.40) - A look at the production recce and visual effects tests
- Clean title sequences (dur. 2.14)
- Photo Gallery
Disc 2
- The Curse of Fenric: Special Edition (dur. 104.00) - Extended movie version, featuring extra footage, new CGI effects and a remixed soundrack
- Shattering the Chains (24.51) - Author Ian Briggs talks about writing The Curse of Fenric
- Costume Design (17.05) - Interview with Ken Trew
- Recutting the Runes (15.05) - Behind the scenes of the new DVD version
- 40th Anniversary Celebrations (dur. 3.01)
Easter Eggs:
1) Disc 1 - Special Features Menu - Highlight 'Claws And Effect' - Press 'Left' for logo - Enter for Continuity Announcements
2) Disc 1 - Activate 'Subtitle Information Text' for Haemovore Nickname Quiz
3) Disc 1 - Select 'Music Only ' Option for Episode 2 Title Sequence without sound effects and Episode 3 without music
4) Disc 2 - Highlight 'Recutting The Runes' - Press 'Left' for logo - Enter for footage of composer Mark Ayres