{"product_id":"encounter-with-the-unknown-retro-cover-art","title":"Encounter With the Unknown (Retro Cover Art)","description":"The \"Alpha Video Rewind Series\" is an ever-growing collection of specially-selected films from our vast library on DVD, now in collectible retro-style packaging inspired by VHS cover art from that format's heyday! Every Alpha Video Rewind Series title also includes a free collectible postcard.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRod Serling narrates three terrifying tales in this rare horror anthology from 1973. A one-time staple of the late-night TV circuit, \u003ci\u003eEncounter with the Unknown\u003c\/i\u003e presents its macabre stories in the style of Serling's famous creations \u003ci\u003eThe Twilight Zone\u003c\/i\u003e (1959-1964) and \u003ci\u003eNight Gallery\u003c\/i\u003e (1969-1973). It was the first of several B-grade thrillers director Harry Thomason made in his home state of Arkansas, followed by \u003ci\u003eThe Day It Came to Earth\u003c\/i\u003e (1977) and \u003ci\u003eRevenge of Bigfoot\u003c\/i\u003e (1979). He would later produce the popular television series \u003ci\u003eDesigning Women\u003c\/i\u003e (1986-1993) and \u003ci\u003eEvening Shade\u003c\/i\u003e (1990-1994) with his wife, Linda Bloodworth-Thomason. A close friend of Bill Clinton's, Thomason served as the President's image consultant during his years in office. Former model Rosie Holotik was cast after appearing on the cover of \u003ci\u003ePlayboy\u003c\/i\u003e the previous year (April 1972) and is now remembered for the drive-in classics \u003ci\u003eDon't Look in the Basement\u003c\/i\u003e (1973) and \u003ci\u003eHorror High\u003c\/i\u003e (1974). Character actor Bill Thurman is recognizable from countless \"good ol' boy\" roles; his credits include \u003ci\u003eThe Last Picture Show\u003c\/i\u003e (1971) and \u003ci\u003eClose Encounters of the Third Kind\u003c\/i\u003e (1977). Comedian Charlie Dell was a regular on the sci-fi children's series \u003ci\u003eJason of Star Command\u003c\/i\u003e (1978-1981). Though the opening narration states the film is based on the research of parapsychologist Dr. Jonathan Rankin, there is no evidence that Dr. Rankin actually existed. The first segment of \u003ci\u003eEncounter with the Unknown\u003c\/i\u003e was homaged in \u003ci\u003eFinal Destination\u003c\/i\u003e (2000).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alpha Video","offers":[{"title":"DVD","offer_id":45802776232086,"sku":"089218840493","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/9621\/5446\/files\/089218840493.jpg?v=1762203562","url":"https:\/\/moviezyng.com\/products\/encounter-with-the-unknown-retro-cover-art","provider":"Movie Zyng","version":"1.0","type":"link"}