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ROLLER COASTERS
The roller coaster came about as a way to have the excitement of Russian ice slides (traceable to at least the 1400s) be available in warmer climates. In fact, in some cultures, coasters are still called "Russian Mountains". The first wheeled versions appeared in Europe in the late 1700s and modern renditions arrived in the mid 1880s in The United States & Canada, with many refinements after that.
Here is an alphabetical list of videos that deal primarily with the roller coaster, and their designers and builders.
Be aware that videos in other sections may have parts devoted to roller coasters, so be sure to look there, as well. Videos Header Also, check the Books section.
THE FOLLOWING MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED
WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM THE AUTHOR ©
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AMERICA SCREAMS (1987) NTSC
Hosted by Vincent Price! (who apparently was a coaster fan and
called the rides "Rollie Coasters"), this is an edited video of a
48-minute television special originally shot in 1977 and 78. It
highlights about a dozen coasters in The United States. Included
are "The Mindbender". "Colossus", "The Loch Ness Monster", and
"Gemini". *(As shown, this version is borderline - the color is
weak and sound quality so-so. [It appears to be a poor quality
film-to-video transfer.] Each coaster is too quickly glossed over.
Other segments such as interviews, "Beast" construction, Utah's
Lagoon, Cedar Point's "Coastermania", etc. are shortened or
eliminated. However, considering the historial nature of the
video and that it was one of the first coaster TV specials, even
this version should probably be in your collection.)
Produced by: Gary Kyriazi & Scott Campbell Running Time: 29m
Cyclone Productions
Order From: Rhino Video
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AMERICA'S GREATEST ROLLER COASTER THRILLS IN 3-D (1994) NTSC
This video shows 14 of The United States' top roller coasters
including "The Big Bad Wolf", The Coney Island "Cyclone",
"Drachen Fire", "Kumba", "The Magnum XL-200", "Mean Streak",
"Raptor", "The Steel Phantom", "Top Gun", etc. On and off-ride
views coupled with interviews with Ron Toomer and American
Coaster Enthusiast Ray Ueberroth. * (Recommended) Except for some
under exposures on "The Beast" and "Mean Streak", the photography
and color quality on this video are excellent, as are the selected
coasters. Our complaints are the poor 3-D effect (it improves
slightly if you sit close to the screen but then the scan lines
become visible), the some-what cliched script given to the two
hosts, so-so audio quality, and lack of world (metric) measurements
in the on-screen specs. (Non-Americans get out your calculators!)
Also there are errors in some of the specifications. However,
this video will still impress any coaster buff.
AMERICA'S GREATEST ROLLER COASTER THRILLS IN 3-D
(Continued)
Produced by: Running Time: 67m
Telemedia Productions
Price: $19.95
for -Goldhil Home Media (U.S. Funds)
137 Thousand Oaks Boulevard
Suite 207
Thousand Oaks, California 91360
U.S.A.
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AMERICA'S GREATEST ROLLER COASTER THRILLS 2 IN 3-D (1996) NTSC, DVD
The second edition of the video reviewed above has another 14
roller coasters in The United States profiled. This time coasters
like The "Comet", "Great Nor'Easter", "Loch Ness Monster",
"Mantis", "Montu", and others are shown. *(This is one of their
better efforts. The narrator remains neutral and just introduces the
parks which are then further discussed by a park representative or in
some cases (Knoebels, Kennywood, Great Escape) by the park owner. This
adds a little character to the video. The coaster variety was good,
(stand-ups, inverteds, loads of classic (and new) woodies, and a few
novelty coasters. Overall, the coasters that were chosen were filmed
well, with a few exceptions. They include the Kings Dominion "Grizzly"
which has no point-of-view, "Wild Thing" and The "Great Nor'Easter"
[which have the front-seat views obliterated by special effects],
and Outer Limits" - What's the point of filming a dark ride ?!? )
Review by David Bowers of Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A..
AMERICA'S GREATEST ROLLER COASTER THRILLS 2 IN 3-D
(Continued)
Produced by: Running Time: 75m
Telemedia Productions
Price: $19.95
for -Goldhil Home Media (U.S. Funds)
137 Thousand Oaks Boulevard
Suite 207
Thousand Oaks, California 91360
U.S.A.
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AMERICA'S GREATEST ROLLER COASTER THRILLS: NEXT GENERATION (1999) NTSC
Another in the coaster series from Goldhil. This has Surround
Sound and no 3D. Featured coasters include "Apollo's Chariot",
"Alpengeist:, "Ghostrider", "Medusa", and "Volcano". * (Not
Reviewed.)
Produced by: Running Time: 70m
Telemedia Productions
Price: $19.95 (U.S. Funds)
for -Goldhil Home Media
137 Thousand Oaks Boulevard
Suite 207
Thousand Oaks, California 91360
U.S.A.
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AMERICA'S GREATEST ROLLER COASTER THRILLS (2000) NTSC
"The Ultimate Scream Machines"
A new release in Surround Sound from Goldhill, it features 21 U.S.
coasters including Alpengeist, Apollo's Chariot, Buzz Saw Falls
Liquid Coaster, Cyclone, Desperado, Dueling Dragons, Great Bear,
Gwazi, Incredible Hulk, and Medusa. *(Not Reviewed)
Produced by: Running Time: ?
Telemedia Productions
Price: $24.95 (U.S. Funds)
for -Goldhil Home Media
137 Thousand Oaks Boulevard
Suite 207
Thousand Oaks, California 91360, U.S.A.
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AWESOME RIDES (1994) NTSC
This is aimed at children and shows on & off-ride views of Cedar
Point's coasters along with flat rides from a travelling carnival.
Also shown is a portable coaster being assembled and views of "The
First Ferris Wheel" (which is erroneously attributed to George
Ferris' big one of 1893 - see "Ferris Wheels" in The CEC's
"Coaster Books" section, plus look in the "World's Fair Books"
section for "Photographic History of the World's Fair"). *(Not the
best for the serious coaster buff, there are too many repeat shots
of Cedar Point stock footage and many errors in the text of the
narration. Some of the shots of rides being assembled dwell too
long on little happening. This was likely done to flesh out the
running time as this seems to be a shortened version of the
following listing.)
AWESOME RIDES
(Continued)
Produced by: Running Time: 31m
Pinnacle Video Productions
Order From: Price: Unknown
Simitar Entertainment
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
U.S.A.
Order #: 3124
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AWESOME TRAINS AND RIDES (19??) PAL
This appears to be a longer version of the above listing. It
repeats what is on that video plus it also shows railroad trains.
It may be for the British market as the order number and
video format appear to be UK related . *(Not Reviewed.)
Produced by: Running Time: Unknown
Pinnacle Video Productions
Order From: Price: Unknown
Unknown
Order#: SUK 23176.
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COASTER CRAZY U.K. (1999) PAL, NTSC
This features many of the best U.K. roller coasters including
"Megafobia", "Nemesis", "Oblivion" and "Traumatizer". There is an
interview with Geoffrey Thompson owner of Blackpool Pleasure Beach,
point-of-view coaster rides, under track footage, plus facts and
figures. The music accompaniment is all original. *(Recommended. The
photography is excellent and the ride selection & profiles are
good. Fine instrumental rock sound track. Detriments are
hard-to-understand dialogue in noisy areas and lack of metric
measurements in all spoken and some written specifications.)
Produced By: Running Time: 50m
Ken Webster
Order From:
* fabalusuk@aol or
* kwebs10707@aol
Price: 14.99 (U.K. Funds)
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COASTERED (1998) NTSC
This is an amateur video from Mark McKenzie. He has from time to
time sold copies of it. It is a record of a 12 day/12 park coaster
marathon. He touches on the premier coasters of each of the parks
he visited which include Blands, Conneaut Lake, Dorney Park,
Great Adventure, Hersheypark, Holiday World, Idlewild, Kennywood,
Kings Dominion, Knoebels, Lakemont, and Michigan's Adventure.
Featured in many of the scenes are members of the Internet
newsgroup rec.roller-coaster. The video has been edited and a
soundtrack added. *(Not Reviewed.)
Produced By; Running Time; 42m
Mark McKenzie
Price:
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COASTER MANIA (1990) NTSC
"The Best of Kings Island's Rollercoasters"
Shows 4 of the then 5 coasters in the park. On and off-ride views
of "The Beast", "King Cobra", "The Racer", and "Vortex". * (Not
Recommended. Lack of a steady-cam results in just too much camera
shake to really appreciate these rides. Also the camera angle is
way to low on "The Vortex" to see what elements are coming up.
Consequently, several viewings are necessary in order to realize
that there are 2 loops, 2 corkscrew turns, a boomerang, and an
upwards spiral. One thing though, the camera exposure in "The
Beast's" tunnels is superior to "AMERICA'S GREATEST ROLLER
COASTER THRILLS IN 3-D", reviewed earlier.)
Produced by: Unknown Running Time: 12m
Order From: Kings Island Price: $19.95 (U.S.Funds)
Kings Island, Ohio 45034
U.S.A.
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COASTERMANIA (1996) PAL, NTSC
A video record of The Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain's 1995
American coaster tour by motor coach. Shown are scenes on board the
bus and at hotels as the group winds around The U.S. to such
places as Americana and Cedar Point. There are many interviews with
the members on tour and at home in Britain interspaced with
interviews of various park officials and coaster fans discussing
coasters and the parks. *(Recommended. There are great views of
coasters both on and off and many well-known and not so well-
known enthusiasts discussing their favourite subject. Designers
and park officials are seen exhibiting their creations, with
"Megafobia" shown under construction. Camera work is top notch.)
Produced by: Running Time: 49m
Richard Taylor-Smith for
Formidable Productions, Wales Price: Unknown
Order From:
-The Learning Channel
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COASTER MAYHEM 2000 (2001) NTSC
This amateur video was shot at 22 parks across the United States
in the summer of 2000. These include Busch Gardens Tampa, Camp
Snoopy (Mall of America), Cedar Point, Great America (Illinois),
Holiday World, Indiana Beach, Michigan Adventure and Seuss
Landing. *(Not Reviewed.)
Produced by: Running Time: 90m
Clayton Hauck
Price: $15.00 (U.S. Funds)
Order From:
Claytes83@cs.com
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COASTER & PARK FILMS FROM THE PHILADELPHIA TOBOGGAN COMPANY (19 ) NTSC
This video shows several PTC products from the '20s to the early 60s
such as coasters, carousels, mill chutes, and a couple novelty rides.
The video box states that the actual footage was shot by PTC workers
after each ride was built, originally intended for promotional
purposes. This video is in black & white. *(Not Reviewed.) video
suggestion by David Bowers of Ohio, U.S.A.
Produced By: Running Time: 49m
Tim Young Productions
Box 22134
Louisville, Kentucky 40252
U.S.A.
Order From: Price: Unknown
Unknown
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COMET PEOPLE (1994)
From the "People Near Here" series. Follows the storey of The
"Comet" coaster from Crystal Beach to its rebirth at The Great
Escape. Also included are Crystal Beach "Cyclone" and Coney
Island's Steeplechase Park. *(Not Reviewed.)
Produced By: Running Time: 27m
Order From: Price:
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THE COMET SHINES AGAIN! (1999)
This program captures the last legacy of Crystal Beach Park, the
world famous "Comet" roller coaster. From its lonely stand at
Crystal Beach to its joyous rebirth in New York's Adirondack region,
witness the continuing legend of the Comet. Shows the dismantling of
this huge structure, its storage on Grand Island, and massive
reconstruction effort at The Great Escape Fun Park. *(Not Reviewed.)
Produced By: Running Time: 16m
Wex Studio
Order From: Price: $10.95 (U.S. Funds)
Tim Wagner
31 George Street
Fairport, New York 14450
(716) 425-7072
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CYCLONE: THE ULTIMATE ROLLERCOASTER (19??) NTSC
As the title suggests, The Coney Island "Cyclone" is the main feature
of this video. It has a history of the coaster and a complete
front-seat-view ride. *(Not Reviewed.)
Produced By: Running Time: 31m
Hirschberg Productions
Order From: Price: Unknown
Unknown
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EUROPEAN COASTER THRILLS (1992) PAL NTSC
This features twelve roller coasters from south and central
Europe. Has front-seat and off-train views, including aerial
shots. *(Not Reviewed.)
Produced By: Running Time: 60m
Order From: Price: 19.99 (EURO Funds)
-"European Coaster Thrills" Video
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EXCALIBUR, THE BUILDING OF A DREAM (19 ) NTSC
This began as a Public Access production. It documents the building of
Valleyfair's roller coaster "Excalibur" in Shakopee, Minnesota over a
six month period from ground breaking to the first ride. The producer
was employed as an inspector at the time and got "behind-the-scenes"
footage. This documentary won awards for production excellence in
Minnesota. *(Not Reviewed.)
Produced By: Running Time:
Paul Ryan
Order From: Price: $19.95 (U.S. Funds)
*paulryan@spacestar.net
-Paul Ryan Site
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EXTREME MACHINES: ROLLER COASTERS (1996) NTSC PAL
A Discovery Channel production, it shows design and cnstruction
of roller coasters. Includes an interview with John Wardley.
*(Not Reviewed.)
Produced By: Running Time: 52m
Discovery Channel
Order From: Price:
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EXTREME RIDES (19 )
Includes coasters, free-fall rides, skycoasters, and reverse-bungee
rides. Available with "Wild Rides I and II" as "Thrill Rides".
*(Not Reviewed.)
Produced By: Running Time:
Termite Arts Productions
Order From: Price:
UNAPIX/MIRAMAR
200 Second Avenue, West
Seattle, Washington 98119
U.S.A.
(206) 284-4700
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EXTREME RIDES II (19 )
A sequel to the first "Extreme Rides" *(Not Reviewed.)
Produced By: Running Time:
Termite Arts Productions
Order From: Price:
UNAPIX/MIRAMAR
200 Second Avenue, West
Seattle, Washington 98119
U.S.A.
(206) 284-4700
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FRIGHTS AND SIGHTS (2000)
Shot during the Alton Towers Fireworks Spectacular 2000, join
European Coaster Club members and friends as they show you what
Alton Towers has to offer. Includes "HEX", "Oblivion" and "Nemesis",
plus the entire end-of-day fireworks display. *(Not reviewed.)
Produced By: Running Time: 75m
Ipswich Coasters Videos
Order From: Price: 10.00 (UK Funds)
-Ipswich Coaster Videos
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FRONT SEAT THRILLS (2003)
Has uninterrupted front-seat rides on 35 roller coasters in Europe
and The U.S.A. Includes "Boss", "Legend", "Lightnin' Racer",
"Millennium Force", "Nemesis Inferno", "Son of Beast", "Superman
Ride of Steel", "Top Thrill Dragster", and "Wild Thing".
*(Not reviewed.)
Produced By: Running Time: 60m
Horse Creek Productions
333 Pine Cliff Court
Columbia, South Carolina 29209
Order From:
-Horse Creek Productions
Price: DVD $21.95.
VHS $19.95
(U.S.Funds)
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GO FOR A RIDE (1988) NTSC
Features 10 coasters in The United States like The "Texas Cyclone",
"Loch Ness Monster", "Colossus", and many others. Front-seat views
are shown. *(Not Reviewed.)
Produced by: Running Time: 30m
Gofar Productions
Order From: Price: $14.95 (U.S. Funds)
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GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN (2001) (2006) NTSC
A compilation of video shot by Bill Kern in 1982, it shows many
defunct American coasters. Included are the Idora "Wildcat", and
"Jack Rabbit", Lincoln "Comet", Rockaway "Atom Smasher",
Pontchartrain "Zephyr", "Mr. Twister", Playland "Cyclone",
the Bertrand "Wildcat", Lake Compounce "Wildcat", "Dragon Coaster"
and others. *(Not Reviewed.) A 2006 update is available showing
19 coasters and two other rides.
Produced By: Running Time: 90m
Ricky Summersett
Order From: Price: $14.95 (U.S. Funds)
Ricky Summersett (Update) $24.95 (U.S. Funds)
421 Villa Drive, #110
Waco, Texas
U.S.A. 76710
* jesusisbetter@yahoo.com
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THE GREAT AMERICAN ROLLER COASTER (19 ) NTSC
This Japanese production features twenty-two American coasters
from parks like Adventureland, Cedar Point, Kennywood, Knott's
Berry Farm, Magic Mountain, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Worlds
of Fun, and Wonderland Park. Japanese language. *(Not Reviewed.)
Produced by: Running Time: 100m
Order From: Price: $29.95 (U.S. Funds)
-Roy Brashears
Box 14
Hershey, Pennsylvania
U.S.A. 17033
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THE GREAT AMERICAN SCREAM MACHINE (19 ) PAL NTSC
Shows the construction of the coaster in the 1970s.
*(Not Reviewed.)
Produced by: Running Time:
Order From: Price:
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THE GREATEST (1998) NTSC
"Thrill Rides"
Part of a series, this episode concentrates initially on roller
coasters, moves to simulators, then to a segment on fighter aircraft
rides & training for the average citizen to have aerial dogfights with
laser guns. *(There are abundant errors, half-truths, and opinions
expressed as facts in the coaster segment but it is interesting none
the less. Numerous coasters are shown, with Arrow profiled and
interviews with Alan Shilke & park executives. The other segments also
have interviews and the latest in technology. A novelty is the
airplane segment. Two patrons are shown in training aud then are taken
up with instructor but actually fly the planes and shoot the "guns"
themselves with a corresponding smoke trail emanating from the loser.)
Produced By: Running Time: 47m
Whatabout..Me? Entertainment
Eric Sholtz and Bill Paolantonio
Order From: Price:
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HERE COMES A ROLLER COASTER (1994) NTSC
This video shows the rides at Six Flags Magic Mountain, in
California, U.S.A. Shown are on- and off-ride views of all the
coasters plus other rides.
Produced by: Running Time: ~30m
Weaver-Finch
Order From: Price: $9.99 (U.S. Funds)
WarnerVision Entertainment
#51130-3
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THE ITALIAN JOB (2000)
Shot during the European Coaster Club Trip to Europa Park,
Mirabilandia, and Garda Land. Contains exclusive on-ride footage
on "EuroSat", "EuroMir", and "Cassandra's Curse". Many other
rides are included on this video plus views of the Austrian Alps.
*(Not reviewed.)
Produced By: Running Time: 120m
Ipswich Coasters Videos
Order From: Price: 10.00 (UK Funds)
-Ipswich Coaster Videos
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JUST FOR FUN (1997) NTSC, PAL
"Amusement Parks of the United Kingdom"
Featured here are existing models of past amusement rides in The
UK that have mostly disappeared from the North American scene.
See the "Virginia Reel", Fun Houses, Dark Rides, "Steeplechase",
"Noah's Ark's", and much, much more. Nine parks and twelve coasters
are visited, with on-ride views of the coasters shown. *(A well-
crafted video with good contrast images and sound. Many almost-lost
rides are featured along with lots of fun house and dark ride inside
views. The only complaints are lack of a steady-cam setup for the
on-ride coaster views and some captions are not on the screen long
enough. Recommended, especially for vintage ride and fun house fans.)
Produced By: Running Time: 54m
Encore Entertainment Special Edition: 76m
Price: $24.98 (U.S. Funds)
Order From:
Encore Home Video
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KIDSONGS: RIDE THE ROLLER COASTER (1997) NTSC
A sing-along video for kids. *(No Further Information. Not Reviewed.)
Produced By: Running Time: 30m
Kidsongs Vvcmv 49384
Order From: Price: $12.98 (U.S. Funds)
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LIVING WITH COASTERS (2003) NTSC
No Information.
Produced By: Running Time: 60m
Paul Greenwald
Price: $19.95/$24.98
(U.S. Funds)
Order From:
E-Musement Store
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PAUL GREENWALD VIDEO TAPE SERIES (19??) NTSC
TAPE 1: "The Search for the Ultimate Free Ride" (38 m)
"Ten Times the Fun" (45 m)
"The Rocky Roller Coaster Picture Show" (20 m)
TAPE 2: "The Year of the Coaster" (50 m)
"The Year of the Coaster" Part 2 (40 m)
TAPE 3: "The Year of the Coaster" Part 3:
"The Case for Quality" (? m)
TAPE 4: "Life of a Legend: The Comet's Story" (? m)
"Time to Prey: Building of The Predator" (? m)
"Roaring Wood and Screaming Steel" (? m)
PAUL GREENWALD VIDEO TAPE SERIES (Continued)
TAPE 5: "North Coasters" (? m)
(Includes the short:
"The Ride That Never Ends")
TAPE 6: "East Coasters" (? m)
TAPE 7: "Best of the West" (? m)
(Tapes 5-7 make up a series called
"Coasters Lost and Found", which
features those rides that didn't
appear in Paul's previous videos.)
PAUL GREENWALD VIDEO TAPE SERIES (Continued)
The above are a series of semi-professional coaster tapes available
directly from the producer. *(I personally like the last three,
because I can see point-of-view of coasters that no longer exist,
such as the Lincoln Park "Comet", Willow Mill Park "Red Streaker",
and the Lakeside Park "Shooting Star". Tape 4 is also great for Paul's
documentary on the Crystal Beach "Comet". It features some good
operating footage of that park's "Cyclone", shot during the 1930s
and 40s by a now elderly Western New York Coaster Club member.)
Video suggestions and review by Mark Oship.
Produced By: Price: Tapes 1-4: $ 30 each.
Paul Greenwald All Four: $105.
Order From: Price: Tapes 5-7: $ 25 each.
Paul Greenwald All Three: $ 65.
4283 Sunset Drive (All U.S. Funds.)
Lockport, New York 14094
U.S.A.
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RAPTOR RULES THE SKY! (1994) NTSC
A video of Cedar Point's "Raptor" roller coaster showing
time-lapse images of its construction and a front-seat ride.
*(Not Reviewed.)
Produced By: Running Time: 15m
Wood Knapp Video
5900 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90036
U.S.A.
Order From: Price: $14.95 (U.S. Funds)
Cedar Point Merchandise Department
P.O. Box 5006
Sandusky, Ohio 44871-8006
U.S.A.
(419) 626-0830
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ROBB & SARAH'S HOME MOVIES (2000) NTSC
"31 parks in 53 Minutes"
This video focuses on park atmosphere, roller coasters, family,
friends, and fun! Many other videos are available, as well.
* (Not Reviewed.)
Produced by: Running Time: 53m
Alvey Coaster Productions
Valencia, California
U.S.A.
Order from: Price: $10 (U.S.Funds)
RobbAlvey@aol.com
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ROLLER COASTER! (1993) NTSC
Produced by the "Nova" television show in The United States, this
video gives a good overview of the design and construction of the
roller coaster. Interviews with Ron Toomer and American Coaster
Enthusiast Ray Ueberroth contribute to the understanding of
Roller Coasters. Included is a short history of coasters (and
parks in general) in The United States. The development of
Disneyland is well profiled, as are modern simulator rides and
attractions like "Earthquake" and "Backdraft" at Universal
Studios. *(Highly Recommended. The production staff of "Nova" is
top notch and this video is no exception to their expertise.
Informative and entertaining - a must!)
ROLLER COASTER! (Continued)
Produced by: Running Time: 55m
Frankie Glass
WGBH Educational Foundation
Boston, Massachusetts
U.S.A.
Order From: Price: Unknown
PBS Video
1320 Braddock Place
Alexandria, Virginia 22314-1698
U.S.A.
Shop PBS
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ROLLERCOASTER (1996) NTSC, PAL ?
Part of the "Extreme Machines" series, this episode concentrates
on extreme rides like "Nemesis", "Magnum", The "Big One" and
other coasters. Other non-coaster rides are also included.
*(Highly recommended. The photography and camera angles are
excellent and the rides are well profiled. A good sequence shows
the maintenance crews on "Mean Streak' and "Raptor" in detail.
The roller coaster trains are examined and it's explained how they
are lifted to the top of the first drop and also how they stay on the
track. A good addition to your video collection.)
Produced by: Running Time: 47m
Pioneer Productions
Order From: Price: Unknown
-The Learning Channel
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ROLLER COASTER ADVENTURES (2001, Onward) NTSC
This presentation showcases the tallest and fastest roller
coasters in The U.S. It will take you to some of America's best
amusement parks and let you experience the feeling of riding in
the front row. Additional views are features as seen from within
the structures of these scream machines while they are in action.
Parks include Carowinds, Great America (California), Hersheypark,
Holiday World, Magic Mountain, Myrtle Beach Pavilion, Sea World
(Florida), Silver Dollar City, and Wild Adventures.
*(Not Reviewed.)
There are a total of six volumes available.
Here is the direct link to this video:
-Roller Coaster Adventures
ROLLER COASTER ADVENTURES (Continued)
Produced By: Running Time: 60m
Horse Creek Productions
Order From: Price: $19.99 Each. (U.S. Funds)
Horse Creek Productions
333 Pine Cliff Court
Columbia, South Carolina
U.S.A. 29209
-Horse Creek Productions
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ROLLER COASTER MAPS (1992) NTSC
No Further Information. *(Not Reviewed.)
Produced By: Running Time: Unknown
Fantastic Signs
for
Baker & Taylor Video
Order From: Price: $29.99 (U.S. Funds)
Unknown
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ROLLER COASTERS (1997) NTSC
"The Search for the Ultimate Thrill Ride."
This is part of the "Modern Marvels" series from The History
Channel in The United States. It takes you from the very birth of
the roller coaster up to the present with views of the best
coasters over the years including the latest thrill machines.
*(Not Reviewed.)
Produced by: Running Time: 50m
Price: 19.95 (US Funds)
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ROLLER COASTERS AND OTHER RIDES (1994) NTSC
No Further Information. *(Not Reviewed.)
Produced By: Running Time: Unknown
Baker & Taylor Video
Order From: Price: $5.99 (U.S. Funds)
Unknown
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THE ROLLER COASTERS OF CEDAR POINT (2001)
This video features front-seat rides on "Magnum", "Mean Streak",
"Millennium Force", etc. *(Not Reviewed).
Produced By: Running Time:
Order From: Price:
-Horse Creek Productions
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ROLLER COASTER THRILLS (1988)
This video shows U.S. coasters from Astroworld, Busch Gardens,
Elitch Gardens, Kings Island, and Magic Mountain. Front seat views are
included. *(Not reviewed.)
Produced by: Running Time: 30m
Gofar Productions
Order From: Price: Unknown
Wood Knapp Video
5900 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90036
U.S.A.
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ROLLER COASTER WEEKEND (19??) NTSC
This consists of a series of two videos, each of which shows
approximately 75 coasters. Many of these rides are from smaller,
less well known parks, of which quite a few shown are no longer
in existence. *(Not Reviewed.)
Produced by: Running Time: 1: 85m
Roy Brashears 2: 105m
Box 14
Hershey, Pennsylvania
U.S.A. 17033
Order From: Price: $24.95 Each
(U.S. Funds)
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SHOCKING MACHINES AND SCREAM MACHINES (19 )
This video is a compilation of two Japanese programs. It
features footage of over a dozen of Japan's best coasters
including "Bandit", "Bog Boom", and "Moonsault Scramble".
Also utilized are visual features and special effects.
Language is Japanese. *(Not Reviewed.)
Produced By: Running Time: 70m
Order From: Price: $21.95 (U.S. Funds)
-Roy Brashears
Box 14
Hershey, Pennsylvania
U.S.A. 17033
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THRILL RIDE (1997) NTSC
"The Science of Fun".
Produced in IMAX format. It starts off with some on-board footage of
rides like "Kumba" and "Montu", but then goes on to detail how motion
pictures work and how they are incorporated into simulator rides like
"Back to the Future". The mechanisms that move the seating are shown,
with their origins in flight simulators discussed. *(This is not a
film that hard-core coaster fans are likely to really enjoy due to the
fact that few are shown. However, the details of how simulators were
developed are interesting and well done.)
Produced By: Running Time: 40m
New Wave International
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Culver City, California
Order From: Price:
Columbia Tristar Home Video
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THRILL RIDES: (1998) NTSC
This is a box set consisting of "Wild Rides I and II" and "Extreme
Rides", all reviewed separately here.
Produced By: Running Time:
Termite Arts Productions
Order From: Price: $39.98 (U.S. Funds)
UNAPIX/MIRAMAR
200 Second Avenue, West
Seattle, Washington 98119
U.S.A.
(206) 284-4700
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THE ULTIMATE SCREAM MACHINES (2000) NTSC
This is a compilation of "America's Greatest Roller Coasters:
The Next Generation" plus "BuzzSaw Falls", the Coney Island
"Cyclone", "Desperado", "Steel Phantom", "Superman, Ride of
Steel", and "Viper" in Gurnee, Illinois. Also has interviews
with designers and park histories. *(Not Reviewed.)
Produced by: Running Time: ?
Telemedia Productions
Price: ?
for -Goldhil Home Media
137 Thousand Oaks Boulevard
Suite 207
Thousand Oaks, California 91360
U.S.A.
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VERTICAL REALITY: THE VIDEO (1994) PAL
Produced for Blackpool Pleasure Beach it shows the building of "Pepsi
Max: The Big One", its opening, and a front seat ride. *(Not
Reviewed.)
Produced By: Running Time: 20m
Stageworks Television Productions
Order From: Price:
Blackpool Pleasure Beach Retail
Ocean Boulevard, Blackpool
England
FY4 1EZ
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WHITE KNUCKLE (1994) PAL
Here is a gathering of some of the very best coasters in Europe
including "Pepsi Max: The Big One" at Blackpool Pleasure Beach,
"Nemesis" inverted coaster at Alton Towers, The "Shockwave"
standup coaster at Drayton Manor Park, "The Ultimate" at
Lightwater Valley (currently the longest roller-coaster on Earth -
confirmed at 2.29 kilometers), and "The Vampire" suspended
coaster at Chessington World of Adventures. * (Not Reviewed.)
Produced by: Running Time: 52m
Julian Gammond and Alan Jones.
Order From: Price: Unknown
Green Umbrella Productions Limited
Audiovisual Enterprises Limited
Pickwick Group Catalog #: PV 2261
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WILDEST RIDES (2000) NTSC
Part of American television's Arts & Entertainment program's "Top 10"
series, this video features the "fastest, highest, longest, and
scariest rides on earth". *(Not Reviewed.)
Produced By: Running Time: 46m
Order From: Price: $19.95 (U.S. Funds)
A&E Video
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WILD RIDES (1982) NTSC
Hosted by Matt Dillon, this video features "Colossus, "Great
American Scream Machine", "Mind Bender", "Texas Cyclone", "Roaring
Tiger" and others. Music is by The Cars, Dave Mason, Jimi Hendrix,
Steely Dan, and The Who. *(Not Reviewed.)
Produced By: ? Running Time: 27m
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WILD RIDES (1996) NTSC
Not the same as the above. Features American coasters such as
"Desperado", "Raptor", and "Texas Giant". Also has simulator
rides and a history roller coasters. Available with "Wild Rides II"
and "Extreme Rides" as "Thrill Rides". *(Not Reviewed.)
Produced By: Running Time: 52m
Termite Arts Productions
Price: $19.95
Order From:
UNAPIX/MIRAMAR
200 Second Avenue, West
Seattle, Washington 98119
U.S.A.
(206) 284-4700
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WILD RIDES II (1996) NTSC
A sequel to the above. Has coasters from Europe and North America.
Available with "Wild Rides" and "Extreme Rides" as "Thrill Rides".
*(Not Reviewed.)
Produced By: Running Time: 52m
Termite Arts Productions
Price: $19.95
Order From:
UNAPIX/MIRAMAR
200 Second Avenue, West
Seattle, Washington 98119
U.S.A.
(206) 284-4700
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WILD THING (19 ) NTSC
This video features interviews, music, and footage of construction of
"Wild Thing" at Valleyfair in Shakopee, Minnesota. The producer was an
employee of Valleyfair from 1976-1990 and worked all rides &
maintenance until he started a video production company in 1990, so he
had an insiders view.. *(Not Reviewed.)
Produced By: Running Time:
Paul Ryan
Order From: Price: $19.95 (U.S. Funds)
*paulryan@spacestar.net
-Paul Ryan Site
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WORLD'S GREATEST ROLLER COASTER THRILLS IN 3-D (1995) NTSC
This is the same as "America's Greatest Roller Coasters in 3-D",
reviewed earlier, except that it shows coasters outside The
United States (with one exception) in Australia, Canada, and
Europe. * (Not Reviewed.)
Produced by: Running Time: 67m
Telemedia Productions
Price: $19.95
for -Goldhil Home Media (U.S. Funds)
137 Thousand Oaks Boulevard
Suite 207
Thousand Oaks, California 91360
U.S.A.
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THE YEAR OF THE ROLLER COASTER (1994) NTSC, PAL
"The Coaster Enthusiasts Dream"
Shown are on and off-ride views of "The Pepsi Max Big One",
"Nemesis", "Shockwave". and "The Ultimate". Part of this was a
collaborative effort by United Kingdom parks as a promotional for
the 1994 season. * (Not Reviewed.)
Produced by: Running Time: 55m
Clapperboard Video Productions
England
Order From: Price: Unknown
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