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Post by scoob16 on Jul 17, 2014 9:09:59 GMT -5
An episode I was once tired of cause I have it about 5 times on DVD, lol...  But the phantom cackle is very nice, and I grew to like this episode! |
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Post by Jeepers on Feb 25, 2015 20:12:55 GMT -5
Hassle in the Castle has always been one of my favorite episodes and I'm not entirely sure why. The main "ghost" is one of the most classic, yet campiest designs - a guy in a sheet with two holes for the eyes - but this episode made it work thanks to Bluestone the Great! Bluestone was always one of my favorite villains simply because he made the gang think that there may actually be a ghost on haunted isle. I mean walking through walls? Come on the guy is awesome. And he paved the way for other magician-type characters, like Rufus Raucous in WNSD. My favorite part of the episode, however, is always when the skull head starts talking and then Shaggy "imagines" a ham sandwich; cracks me up every time.
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Post by Maybeth on Mar 9, 2015 13:25:31 GMT -5
Okay I can't say I absolutely understood how this villain made everything to work [like walking through walls] but then again, that's the thing about the art of Magic...
I liked this episode but the ghost's chuckle got slightly annoying at times.
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Post by Jeepers on Mar 9, 2015 17:27:19 GMT -5
Okay I can't say I absolutely understood how this villain made everything to work [like walking through walls] but then again, that's the thing about the art of Magic... Bluestone explains it when they catch him at the end. He uses a camera and a trick mirror, by walking away from the mirror it makes him appear to walk through walls. Or something to that effect. |
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Post by russm on Mar 9, 2015 18:17:48 GMT -5
Okay I can't say I absolutely understood how this villain made everything to work [like walking through walls] but then again, that's the thing about the art of Magic... I liked this episode but the ghost's chuckle got slightly annoying at times. Just remember that cartoon physics != real-world physics. No-one would be fooled into thinking a image projected into a wall was following them but it works in the context of the cartoon so that's ok. |
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Post by Dog Ranger on Jul 20, 2015 22:55:47 GMT -5
This was another good episode. A nice, dark setting but plenty of funny gags.
Observations:
- Shaggy creates the Super Shaggy Sandwich which he describes as a double-triple-decker sardine and marshmallow fudge sandwich.
- In the scene where the gang find a map of Haunted Isle, Scooby has to spell out the word Danger. This could be further evidence that he cannot read, but it does imply that he has been trying to learn.
- This episode references the film and TV star dogs Rin Tin Tin and Lassie. They are referred to as Rin Din Din and Laddie, respectively. Interestingly, Lassie’s son in the 1945 movie Son of Lassie is given the name Laddie.
- This episode also references popular Western actor John Wayne. It is the use of his name by Fred that convinces Scooby to lead the Phantom into a trap.
- Though Bluestone the Great is stated as being wanted in six states, it is not said what crimes he is wanted for.
- In this episode, the gang does not meet anyone before their discovery of the Phantom.
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Post by scoob16 on Jul 21, 2015 1:22:34 GMT -5
Heh heh, I always loved the part where Scooby spells "Danger". He's so funny!!  |
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Post by doobert on Oct 1, 2015 21:45:23 GMT -5
Pretty solid episode. The villains design is really, really underwhelming mind you, but given that is only the second episode produced, I don't fault the creators for it. Love how Scooby Doo acts brave in this episode, by pretending to be "John Wayne". Ha-ha.
The opening shot, with the boat is actually pretty atmospheric, and kinda creepy. Ted Nichols' score, which was a big asset for the show in terms of tone, really helps.
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Post by Ark on Mar 7, 2016 17:59:02 GMT -5
This was another good episode. A nice, dark setting but plenty of funny gags. Observations: - Shaggy creates the Super Shaggy Sandwich which he describes as a double-triple-decker sardine and marshmallow fudge sandwich. - In the scene where the gang find a map of Haunted Isle, Scooby has to spell out the word Danger. This could be further evidence that he cannot read, but it does imply that he has been trying to learn. - This episode references the film and TV star dogs Rin Tin Tin and Lassie. They are referred to as Rin Din Din and Laddie, respectively. Interestingly, Lassie’s son in the 1945 movie Son of Lassie is given the name Laddie. - This episode also references popular Western actor John Wayne. It is the use of his name by Fred that convinces Scooby to lead the Phantom into a trap. - Though Bluestone the Great is stated as being wanted in six states, it is not said what crimes he is wanted for. - In this episode, the gang does not meet anyone before their discovery of the Phantom. Excellent notes! |
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Post by somebody-doo on Apr 1, 2016 14:40:21 GMT -5
Love it! In fact, one of my favorites.
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Post by Ark on Mar 28, 2017 18:21:14 GMT -5
An episode I was once tired of cause I have it about 5 times on DVD, lol... But the phantom cackle is very nice, and I grew to like this episode! Yes, they overused this episode on DVD releases which is why I'm not too fond of it anymore. |
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Post by scooby1 on Mar 28, 2017 18:55:03 GMT -5
An episode I was once tired of cause I have it about 5 times on DVD, lol... But the phantom cackle is very nice, and I grew to like this episode! Yes, they overused this episode on DVD releases which is why I'm not too fond of it anymore. true, same for me |
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Post by barneynedward on Mar 28, 2017 22:32:50 GMT -5
Have you noticed that Bluestone is the first villain to get arrested at the end but bear little ill will towards the gang? This seems to imply that the police were closing in on him anyway and would have caught him soon even if the gang hadn't shown up.
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Post by shaggy on Apr 28, 2017 17:43:16 GMT -5
I love this episode. My favorite part is when the skull makes Shaggy a sandwich and he goes "like thanks" and the skull is all: "s'alright". Probably one of my favorite Scooby moments of all time.
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Post by Doo on Apr 29, 2017 10:20:19 GMT -5
An episode I was once tired of cause I have it about 5 times on DVD, lol... But the phantom cackle is very nice, and I grew to like this episode! Yes, they overused this episode on DVD releases which is why I'm not too fond of it anymore. This took a bit of figuring out, but I found the episode has been released 16 times (I think that's more than any other Scooby episode!) The list: VHS Scooby-Doo's Greatest Mysteries VHS Scooby-Doo's Creepiest Capers VHS Scooby-Doo's Original Mysteries VHS DVD Scooby-Doo's Greatest Mysteries DVD Scooby-Doo's Creepiest Capers DVD Scooby-Doo's Original Mysteries DVD Scooby-Doo Where Are You Vol 1 A Monster Catch Scooby-Doo Where Are You Complete Series Scooby-Doo Where Are You Complete Seasons 1 and 2 Scooby-Doo and the Pirates Scooby-Doo Creepiest Capers Mini-DVD Scooby-Doo Collection (blue) Scooby-Doo Collection (yellow) Scooby-Doo Collection (purple) Scooby-Doo: Favorite Frights Scooby-Doo Double Feature: Aloha, Scooby-Doo/ Scooby-Doo and the Pirates |
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But the phantom cackle is very nice, and I grew to like this episode!
