When I was a little kid in the sixties, I was taken to a double feature with King Kong and The Most Dangerous Game at the Rivoli Theater (now torn down) in Buffalo NY. It was an event that changed my life. For a kid of six or seven, it was an excitement-packed into Saturday afternoon. The Most Dangerous Game was a warm-up to the majestic Kong, which I've seen at least 100 times since. The lost ship, the mysterious island, Count Zaroff and his creepy kossacks, the dungeon, the hero and heroine, the chase....It all adds up to pulp fiction at its finest and crackerjack entertainment of a bygone era. t works because it just zips right by and it's a fun ride. Everything is perfect in this picture, including that wonderful da-da-da....da-da-da-da-da-da-da Steiner theme. I am sad to report however that some VHS copies do NOT have the shot with the floating head. Feh. For best results, play on a double feature with King Kong.
Review of The Most Dangerous Game
