Plot: What’s it about?
This release of InHumanoids covers the storyline of The Evil That Lies Within, which is via episodes one through five. It all starts when a preserved dinosaur is unearthed within a nation forest, which seems like a scientific find, until it comes to life and wreaks havoc everywhere it goes. The dinosaur is Tendril, who was buried under the surface many moons ago, after being defeated in battle by a band of do-gooders. Tendril is soon joined by his partner D’Compose and together, it seems as though nothing could stop their furious and destructive behavior. A team of scientists called the Earth Corps soon steps in and unless they can hold off the two monsters, a third one will be released as well. But even these heroes need some help, as well as resources and as such, they join forces with Sandra Shore, who can offer her assistance. The battle will not be an easy one by any means, but if they should fail, it could mean the end of the world, which is bad news.
This is the first installment in Rhino’s InHumanoids series, which kicks off with the five episodes from The Evil That Lies Within storyline, which is cool. I remember this series well from the television run and while it wasn’t a personal favorite, I am pleased to it released here. The animation is on the crude side, as is the writing and such, but this is still a likable show in the end. I like the premise and the characters are pretty cool, a fun and often exciting series, if a little weak at times. I think fans of the series will be pleased with this release, even with the lack of supplements. But then again, this is an 80s cartoon show, so I guess tons of extras weren’t just lying around. Rhino has dashed on five episodes here and that allows for an entire story arc to pass, but I wish more episodes were included. Perhaps with a dual layer disc, Rhino could have added another set of episodes and raised the price a shade in the process. But this disc still offers a full storyline and a low price, so fans of the series won’t want to miss this release.
Video: How does it look?
The episodes are presented in full frame form, which is how they were shown on television, so all is well. As you can imagine, this isn’t the kind of material to showcase your television with, but Rhino has issued these episodes in fine form nonetheless. The source materials show minimal dirt and debris, which is a welcome surprise and I was pleased with how sharp the image looks. I’ve never seen InHumanoids look so well defined and crisp, very impressive indeed. The colors and contrast also seem well presented, while only a few compression errors surface. A few small flaws aside, this is an above average visual presentation.
Audio: How does it sound?
I assume the same audio tracks from the television days were used, as the audio seems much like it would on television, perhaps a little crisper at times. The cheese laden sound effects are rich and clear here, while the synth based music also comes across in well enough form. I wouldn’t expect much beyond a normal stereo type track, but this is an adequate audio treatment, to be sure. The dialogue is snazzy also, very crisp and always easy to understand, with no volume issues in the least.
Supplements: What are the extras?
This disc contains no bonus materials.
