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MPAA Rating: PG-13 Content Advisory: Violence, Questionable for Children, Adult Language, Profanity, Suitable for Teens Movie Release: 1992 DVD Release: 09/04/2001 Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV Audio Tracks: English Subtitles: English, Spanish SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 26 mins Studio: 20th Century Fox Members Wishing: 0 Genres: Comedy, Horror, Horror Comedy

The idea of fusing teen sex-comedy and horror genres into a boffo box-office bonanza seems like classic braindead Hollywood-think... but somehow, beyond all reason, the makers of this film manage to pull it off. Much of the credit goes to director Fran Rubel Kuzui (Tokyo Pop) who chooses wisely to let the jokes and action rip by so quickly that viewers won't have time to realize there's practically nothing going on. Also excellent is Kristy Swanson as the bubble-headed cheerleader who learns from a Van Helsing-ish stranger (Donald Sutherland) that she's, like, the reincarnation of this pure female warrior and stuff, destined to rid the world -- or at least the Valley -- of vampires. No sooner is the Buffster being schooled in the ways of vampire butt-kicking (much to the consternation of meek pretty-boy beau Luke Perry) than the lead vampire (Rutger Hauer) and his leering cronies show up -- and leading up the pack is none other than Pee-Wee Herman himself, Paul Reubens. Fans of this film's popular TV offspring will appreciate the fang-sharp humor but may be surprised to find little evidence of the spooky atmosphere that permeates the series -- though there are some inspired moments, particularly the ridiculous death-by-ruler scene. ~ Cavett Binion, All Movie Guide

Kristy Swanson - Buffy
Donald Sutherland - Merrick
Rutger Hauer - Lothos
Paul Reubens - Amilyn
Luke Perry - Pike

Buffy the Vampire Slayer comes to DVD with a widescreen anamorphic picture format (1.85:1 aspect ratio) and the following rather substandard audio track features: English (Dolby Digital 4.0) and English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), with subtitles available in English and Spanish. Closed-captioning is also included. Special features included with this DVD are a "making of" documentary/featurette and the usual original theatrical trailers. Sound and picture are roughly consistent with what can be expected of a transfer to DVD that doesn't include much remastering or digitalizing. The quality is of about the VHS level. ~ Craig Chalquist, All Movie Guide