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Post by wileyk209 on Jul 18, 2019 14:21:06 GMT -5
Geez, lately it's been up to me to start review threads for these episodes, isn't it? With that said, this episode did somewhat remind me of the 1979 Scooby and Scrappy-Doo episode "The Night Ghoul of Wonderworld," except it was in actual modern-day London instead of a simulation of Victoria-era London. But Velma being Watson to Sherlock also happened in both episodes, too, along with involving the Crown Jewels. But it was still a fun romp!
When they were driving backwards to avoid the Screaming Skulls, I heard what I initially thought was one of Hanna-Barbera's more obscure auto skid effects, but it turned out to really be the newer soundalike from the Premiere Edition library. That seemed like a tease...
When Sherlock tossed away his magnifying glass and let it break, I suspected something was fishy. He reminded me a little of this kooky guy from a mental hospital on "Inspector Gadget" who kept thinking he was famous detectives, including Sherlock.
Heh, that "Scooby-Dooby-Doors" gag where the gang suddenly appears in medieval costumes and such was random and funny!
Hehe, I was kind of pondering both suspects the gang and Sherlock would meet would be behind the Screaming Skulls! Another Scooby-Doo mystery I was able to figure out before the reveal!
Again, it was fun, but I still seem to prefer "The Night Ghoul of Wonderworld," not just for nostalgia, but because of the whole "Westworld"-type premise it also has (even if it has that annoying Lennie Weinrib version of Scrappy-Doo.)
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Post by jonathanmuddlemore on Jul 18, 2019 14:44:01 GMT -5
When they were driving backwards to avoid the Screaming Skulls, I heard what I initially thought was one of Hanna-Barbera's more obscure auto skid effects, but it turned out to really be the newer soundalike from the Premiere Edition library. That seemed like a tease... Since you're the sound effect expert, has the Screaming Skulls' laughter been used before? To me, it sounded a lot like the Space Kook
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Post by russm on Jul 18, 2019 15:22:52 GMT -5
Geez, lately it's been up to me to start review threads for these episodes, isn't it?... Well as it's behind a paywall and is region locked I'm not surprised. I guess most are waiting for it to air on the usual channels.
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Post by ilovescoobydoo on Jul 18, 2019 15:52:00 GMT -5
I thought it was pretty good. The Screaming Skulls reminded me of the Space Kook too. The hallway chase scene was funny too.
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Post by wileyk209 on Jul 18, 2019 16:01:25 GMT -5
Since you're the sound effect expert, has the Screaming Skulls' laughter been used before? To me, it sounded a lot like the Space Kook One of their laughs did sound like it was reused from the Space Kook!
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Post by jonathanmuddlemore on Jul 18, 2019 21:19:42 GMT -5
Anyone else reminded of Lisa's Substitute and Stark Raving Dad during this episode?
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Post by ruhroh on Jul 18, 2019 23:07:22 GMT -5
Ya know, I didn't really enjoy the first three episodes but..WOW This episode was VERY enjoyable and as crazy as it seems, I love this one, might be my favorite so far! The tone was very well and the pacing seemed to be A LOT better here, the gang also seemed to have more time with the monster. The plot was also very nice with the crackpot Sherlock Holmes. I also really enjoyed a classic creepy castle location in the middle. This one just felt so.."Scooby" I really hope the other episodes pace like this one!
Now...a little side note, The chase scenes.. Am I the only one who feels they drag a bit, feel a bit slow/off? I feel maybe if they had a song or music during them they might feel faster and all. Like in this episode it seems like it was supposed to have an actual song playing? But eh, its not too big of a gripe. I mean it COULD be because most of the budget was used for the celebrities.. It's just we had them in the previous series and even recent movies that their absence comes off as a bit noticeable to me. *shrug*
Anyways, hoping for more good ones like this!
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Post by snesgamer83 on Jul 19, 2019 15:29:50 GMT -5
It's the best episode (SO FAR), but I still feel they could be putting a lot more energy into it.
The monster felt very out of place for the theme and lazily put together
I DID like that Shaggy finally got some nerdy moments, being the one who noticed stuff from the Sherlock books/stories.
Aside from Night Ghoul of Wonderworld, this episode also draws comparisons to Sherlock Doo, which was far better executed than this was.
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Post by scoobylover on Jul 23, 2019 7:31:44 GMT -5
Ok, NOW we’re talking. That was a 10/10 episode. It was so so so good. I haven’t liked an episode like this since Doo Not Disturb from Be Cool. The pacing was great, the Sherlock addition played off really well. I would want to describe my favorite parts but I’d have to say the entire episode was great. Also knowing that this was one of the first episodes created for the show, it gives me higher hopes for its future. The gang finally looked like they all had a personality and weren’t just there. Daphne being slightly quirky was great, Velma being excited for being Watson to Sherlock’s eyes was also cute. The last note in the end was very adorable. That crackpot Sherlock was very likable and the mystery progressed wonderfully while the gang walked around interacting with each other and exploring London. Fantastic episode. The monster was also one of the best since Mystery Incorporated. They’re finally implementing some creativity for the designs and all, no offense to the BCSD producers but you can’t say that “all the monsters have already been created” if you dont even try designing new ones. Btw as for the screaming skulls they are part of London’s myths I read, so it was cool to know that. Last thing, for once all the jokes were very clever and actually funny for once. As well as the recurring gags such as the chasing scene adding more costumes and different music while they walked through the doors. I finally found myself genuinely laughing at these cartoonish kind of moments (like when Shaggy and Scooby get tangled up the rope felt hilarious and not predictable because it was quick and well animated and voiced). Also Shaggy snapping at Sherlock was hilarious. Ok now they just have to keep up with the writing for the next episodes. Hoping they are as well executed as this one
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Post by Doo on Jul 23, 2019 19:07:11 GMT -5
This one was awesome! No complaints whatsoever with this episode. I liked how they made it seem still like the classic vibes, but they experimented a little bit as well. I agree with Scoobylover's comment above that Fred, Velma and Daphne had stronger personalities in this one and weren't just side characters like how they've felt in past episodes. I liked Sherlock Holmes, reminded me a bit of the Don Knotts episode tbh where he acts as Homer Pipsqueak. The Screaming Skulls were really cool villains. Velma's excitement was super cute in this episode, as was Daphne's quirkiness. I'm also thinking Shaggy's shirt turning red because of Sherlock's lab equipment was a reference to his 80s self.
I hope this episode is indicative of more amazing ones to come!
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Post by manbearpig on Aug 1, 2019 19:18:06 GMT -5
I fully agree with previous comments - this one was the funniest, the most creative and the best executed episode of the series so far. Velma as Watson was very cute, especially at the end. Quirky Daphne knowing London slangs and Fred being a determined and reckless mystery solver reminded me of their incarnations from Be Cool. I'm glad that their best personality traits from that series are back and they aren't as bland as they used to be
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Post by russm on Aug 2, 2019 1:59:56 GMT -5
...Daphne knowing London slangs... Was this Cockney rhyming slang?
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Post by manbearpig on Aug 2, 2019 5:57:54 GMT -5
...Daphne knowing London slangs... Was this Cockney rhyming slang? Cockney rhyming was originally the slang of the criminal underworld of the East End of London, so yes.
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Post by scoob16 on Sept 18, 2019 13:05:15 GMT -5
I've seen a lot of people praising this episode, but I thought it was decent, nothing too special. The Screaming Skulls was a new and original idea for Scooby though.
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Post by barneynedward on Nov 5, 2019 7:57:36 GMT -5
I'll bet that Crackpot Sherlock is actually the great great great-grandson of the original and Irene Adler. Of course he wouldn't act exactly like his namesake ancestor. In Arthur Conan Doyle's first Sherlock Holmes story, A Study in Scarlet, Holmes is about twenty seven years old. that one took place in 1887 when it was published. This means Sherlock was born in 1860.
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