Doctor Who: Horror of Fang Rock Effects Comparison

In 2024, Horror of Fang Rock received (optional) new effects for its Blu-ray release. Here is a comparison of the updated footage with the original footage.
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[@scottwoodard5711]

What this shows me is that the original effects were pretty damn great for their day!

[@senabecool7232]

The Rutan actually looks like a jellyfish alien instead of a cabbage

[@peterjoy1606]

I didn't initially think this story needed new effects but I have to say these are awesome

[@hopebgood]

The scenes of the lighthouse lighting up the clouds are better and there's no denying the Rutan looks far superior with his squid-like tentacles and eye/mouth.

[@Jeanforsyth]

Horror of Fang Rock is such an underappreciated gem. "I thought I'd locked the enemy out, instead I've locked it in- with us" is my favourite cliffhanger.

[@mikebasil4832]

Reuben the Rutan has never looked better. 👍🏻

[@ponchoman49]

The one thing that stuck out was obviously the Rutan redesign which was pretty cool and much better than the original followed by the more believable ship striking land. Always enjoy seeing these.

[@EHH246]

I like how they improved the lighthouse effect by having the light actually rotate instead of blinking on and off like in the original.

[@cosmichobo4216]

The new updated effects made the story much better and it was already one of my favorites

[@2Scribble]

Still kind of amuses me how vicious the Doctor has always proven to be capable of being when he's backed into a corner - I mean, yes, he regrets it - just like any Doctor would - but he'll fuck your shit right up if he has to...

[@maxkennedy7430]

I’m happy with these new updated effects. Especially the new Rutan design.

[@iancotterill2286]

I watched this last week, the day I got the boxset in the post. I love the new design of the Rutan, and I also like the other updated effects, such as the thicker fog effects, which really adds to the atmosphere. 😁

[@johnyesjustjohn]

I kinda prefer the original death scene, with the Rutan slowly oozing down the stairs.

[@extraincomeuk635]

The New Rutan looks fantastic!

[@TheWillHadcroft]

Thanks for sharing. I've been going through all the Behind the Sofas and new interviews on the Season 15 Blu-ray, and so haven't yet seen the new effects for Fang Rock. Interesting comparisons. I love how they are upgraded just enough to still be in keeping with the general production values of the era. They don't jar at all.

[@cyrusq5999]

Thanks for uploading the comparison video so soon!

[@candiman-]

Loving the new Rutan look. Hope it comes back in the new series at some point.

[@Darren79]

I've been looking forward to this. These are wonderful, very sympathetic and sound mix helps as well.

[@KKAkuoku]

Love how sympathetic these new effects are to the classic ones.

[@stevetayler9518]

These are absolutely brilliant.