Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island is beloved within the Scooby-Doo fandom and for good reason. Not only does it have a great premise — what if the supernatural threat was actually real? — but it was the first film in the franchise and launched a direct-to-video powerhouse. Now, more than 25 years after its initial release, the Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island – Terror Time Collector’s Edition Blu-ray celebrates the animated movie with the respect it deserves.
“Get ready for far-out fun in Scooby-Doo’s feature-length animated movie, Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island. Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Velma, Daphne, and Fred reunite to solve the most frightfully funny mystery of their careers. The scream team’s headed to a haunted bayou island to investigate the ghost of Moonscar the Pirate. But it turns out the swashbuckler’s spirit isn’t the only creepy character on the island. The sleuths also meet up with cat creatures and zombies…and it looks like, for the first time in their lives, these ghouls might actually be real. Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island — dishing up equal portions of music, laughs, thrills, and chills — became one of the most popular of Scooby’s full-length adventures,” says the official description.
Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island was a lot of kids’ first foray into horror, and it’s a perfect introduction. Featuring zombies, obviously, and some other surprises, it manages to be a real joy to watch throughout its 78-minute runtime. Featuring a fun setup of the gang reuniting after years apart and some hilarious gags and quips, it’s just a fun and easy watch, no matter what age you are, and has a great voice cast that includes everyone from Frank Welker and Mark Hamill to Tara Strong and Jim Cummings.
The Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island Blu-ray is also the best the film has ever looked. Considering there are a lot of scenes at nighttime, you really get to appreciate the moody atmosphere and detailed artwork thanks to the transfer. The DTS-HD 2.0 audio is also a highlight, which allows fans to enjoy its catchy soundtrack in full, and it’s easy to make out all of the dialogue.
What sets the Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island – Terror Time Collector’s Edition Blu-ray apart is its nice packaging and bonus features. There’s a 12-page booklet included, which features some nicely printed images, plus an essay on the importance of the film to the Scooby-Doo franchise. The writer of the essay is Matt Dugan, who also provides a really fun commentary track. It’s filled with a ton of worthwhile trivia and insights, so even fans who have seen the film dozens of times will get something out of this rewatch.
Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island Blu-ray Review: Final Verdict
If you don’t already own the animated movie, then the Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island – Terror Time Collector’s Edition Blu-ray is an easy recommendation. For diehard fans, the booklet and audio commentary track make it a must-have. It’s one of Scooby’s best adventures and one that is easy to come back to each Halloween season.
Disclosure: ComingSoon received product from the distributor for our Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island Blu-ray review.
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