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The sequel to ''[[Dr. Who and The Daleks (Film)|Dr. Who and The Daleks]]'' follows in its predecessor's footsteps: [[Peter Cushing]] is Dr Who, the Daleks are being nefarious and the whole thing is in colour! |
The sequel to ''[[Dr. Who and The Daleks (Film)|Dr. Who and The Daleks]]'' follows in its predecessor's footsteps: [[Peter Cushing]] is Dr Who, the Daleks are being nefarious and the whole thing is in colour! |
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Just as the first film was a remake of the TV episode [[Doctor Who |
Just as the first film was a remake of the TV episode [[Doctor Who/Recap/S1 E2 The Daleks|The Daleks]], this is a remake of the second Dalek story [[Doctor Who/Recap/S2 E2 The Dalek Invasion of Earth|The Dalek Invasion Of Earth]]. In it, [[Captain Obvious|the Daleks have invaded Earth]] and are planning to excavate the core and turn the planet into a giant spaceship. Luckily, Dr Who is on hand to save the day with help from his granddaughter Susan, his niece Louise and a policeman called Tom Campbell. |
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=== Tropes used in this film: === |
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* [[Compressed Adaptation]]: From six 25-minute episodes to one 81-minute film. |
* [[Compressed Adaptation]]: From six 25-minute episodes to one 81-minute film. |
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* [[Suspiciously Similar Substitute]]: Louise and Tom replace Barbara and Ian. |
* [[Suspiciously Similar Substitute]]: Louise and Tom replace Barbara and Ian. |
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* [[You Look Familiar|You Look Familiar, Albeit Much Older]]: Tom Campbell is played by Bernard Cribbins, who would reappear in [[ |
* [[You Look Familiar|You Look Familiar, Albeit Much Older]]: Tom Campbell is played by Bernard Cribbins, who would reappear in [[Doctor Who]] as Wilfred Mott. |
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Revision as of 11:22, 25 January 2014
The sequel to Dr. Who and The Daleks follows in its predecessor's footsteps: Peter Cushing is Dr Who, the Daleks are being nefarious and the whole thing is in colour!
Just as the first film was a remake of the TV episode The Daleks, this is a remake of the second Dalek story The Dalek Invasion Of Earth. In it, the Daleks have invaded Earth and are planning to excavate the core and turn the planet into a giant spaceship. Luckily, Dr Who is on hand to save the day with help from his granddaughter Susan, his niece Louise and a policeman called Tom Campbell.
Tropes used in this film:
- Alternate Continuity: Let us count the ways!
- The character of the Time Lord known as The Doctor has become the human scientist called Dr Who
- He has a niece as well as a granddaughter
- His ship is known as TARDIS (note the lack of the definitive article)
- Cardboard Prison: Invoked by the Daleks as an intelligence test for captives.
- Compressed Adaptation: From six 25-minute episodes to one 81-minute film.
- Suspiciously Similar Substitute: Louise and Tom replace Barbara and Ian.
- You Look Familiar, Albeit Much Older: Tom Campbell is played by Bernard Cribbins, who would reappear in Doctor Who as Wilfred Mott.