Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 3
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 3

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Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 3

2000
Movie
87 min
English

Shorts, Volume 3 is a compilation release from Rhino Entertainment featuring seven popular shorts from Mystery Science Theater 3000. It was originally released on VHS and later as a limited bonus with The Essentials DVD set if the set was ordered through a special website offer. Shorts, Volume 3 has since been re-released by Shout! Factory in The Singles Collection. The seven shorts featured are: Speech: Using Your Voice (Episode #313), Aquatic Wizards (Episode #315), Is This Love? (Episode #514), Design for Dreaming (Episode #524), The Selling Wizard (Episode #603), Out of This World (Episode #618) and Once Upon a Honeymoon (Episode #701).

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IMDb8.0/10
Director: Joel HodgsonGenres: Comedy, Science Fiction, Satire

Plot Summary

Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 3 features a collection of educational and industrial short films from the mid-20th century. The show's host, along with his robot companions, humorously riffs on these bizarre and often unintentionally funny films. This installment continues the show's unique brand of commentary, poking fun at outdated societal norms and production values.

Critical Reception

Mystery Science Theater 3000: Shorts, Volume 3 was released as part of a DVD collection and received positive attention from fans of the long-running cult television series. The collection was praised for its inclusion of obscure and entertaining short films, along with the signature MST3K wit. Critics and audiences alike lauded the show's continued ability to find humor in even the most mundane or peculiar cinematic artifacts.

What Reviewers Say

  • Delightfully absurd and laugh-out-loud funny.

  • A perfect showcase of MST3K's unique comedic voice.

  • The shorts themselves are fascinating artifacts, amplified by MST3K's commentary.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews specifically for this volume is not readily available, but the overall reception for Mystery Science Theater 3000 is overwhelmingly positive, with fans appreciating the show's consistent humor and innovative format.

Awards & Accolades

None notable (as this is a compilation of older show segments)

Fun Fact

The shorts featured in Volume 3 were originally aired during the show's original run on Comedy Central and the Sci-Fi Channel, with some segments dating back to the show's early KTMA days.

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