Take 4 TV: Touched
Touching Evil: Season 1 (1997) 
The Basics: A crime/drama from the UK starring Robson Green and Nicola Walker. It also aired on PBS’s program Mystery! The first season is comprised of three two-hour long episodes, each split into two parts.
What’s Going On?: Detective Inspector Dave Creegan works for (and helped establish) the Organized and Serial Crimes Unit in London, which focuses on…well…organized and serial crimes. After getting shot in the head, surviving, and taking a leave of absence, Creegan comes back to the OSC, only to find that many of the faces have changed. He still takes his job seriously, though, and his co-workers soon come to find that, if Creegan’s on the case, justice will be served…one way or another.
Top IMDB Plot Keywords: Murder; Police; TV Mini-Series
Life Lessons from Touching Evil: 1) Dogs are man’s best friend. Usually. 2) Near-death experiences are better than dead experiences. 3) Acid and video games don’t mix.
Curt’s Take – Worth Considering: I really grew to immediately like the characters as I was watching the first disc of this series. I got sucked into the mystery, too...the mystery of a serial kidnapper. While I was less enthralled by the next two discs, they were still engaging, containing a good mix of mystery, character development, and the continuation of previous storylines. There’s nothing that really sets this crime drama significantly apart, device-wise, from other shows on television…it’s just great casting, directing and writing. I’d check it out.
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Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Touch of Satan (1998)
The Basics: Mystery Science Theater 3000 (or MST3K, as it’s known by fans) is a television show starring a humble janitor, stranded on a satellite in space by mad scientists, and forced to watch some of the worst movies of all time as part of their evil experiments. Mike, the janitor, built a couple robot pals to help pass the time, keep him company, and join him in mercilessly mocking the movies that are meant to torture him.
What’s Going On?: In this episode, Pearl (the mad scientist) has to leave her humble castle, placing a babysitter in charge of her henchmen…and in charge of delivering this episodes stinker of a movie, The Touch of Satan, to Mike, Crow, and Tom (Mike’s two robot friends). The Touch of Satan is a lovely little gem where a young man, traveling the country, stops at a lonely walnut ranch for some rest, only to find that evil resides on this nut farm. The three weather the film, in spite of an appearance made by Tom’s psychotic great-grandmother.
Top IMDB Plot Keywords: Babysitter; Ape; Good Versus Evil; Android; Mad Scientist
Life Lessons from The Touch of Satan: 1) Fire isn’t good for one’s complexion. 2) Some great-grandmothers are better left locked in the attic. 3) A little touch of Satan goes a long way.
And I Quote: Jodie [a character in the movie]: “Does your father mind if I skip rocks across his pond?” Melissa [also in the movie]: “You'll have to ask him. Is that your car?” Jodie: “Yeah.” Mike [mocking Melissa]: “Mind if I skip rocks across it?”
Curt’s Take – Not a Priority: I’ve reviewed several episodes of MST3K before. This one was okay. There have been funnier, there have been worse. If you’re going to catch the show (and I highly recommend that you do), I’d start with a different episode, such as Mitchell or Pod People.
The Basics: A crime/drama from the UK starring Robson Green and Nicola Walker. It also aired on PBS’s program Mystery! The first season is comprised of three two-hour long episodes, each split into two parts.
What’s Going On?: Detective Inspector Dave Creegan works for (and helped establish) the Organized and Serial Crimes Unit in London, which focuses on…well…organized and serial crimes. After getting shot in the head, surviving, and taking a leave of absence, Creegan comes back to the OSC, only to find that many of the faces have changed. He still takes his job seriously, though, and his co-workers soon come to find that, if Creegan’s on the case, justice will be served…one way or another.
Top IMDB Plot Keywords: Murder; Police; TV Mini-Series
Life Lessons from Touching Evil: 1) Dogs are man’s best friend. Usually. 2) Near-death experiences are better than dead experiences. 3) Acid and video games don’t mix.Curt’s Take – Worth Considering: I really grew to immediately like the characters as I was watching the first disc of this series. I got sucked into the mystery, too...the mystery of a serial kidnapper. While I was less enthralled by the next two discs, they were still engaging, containing a good mix of mystery, character development, and the continuation of previous storylines. There’s nothing that really sets this crime drama significantly apart, device-wise, from other shows on television…it’s just great casting, directing and writing. I’d check it out.
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Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Touch of Satan (1998)
The Basics: Mystery Science Theater 3000 (or MST3K, as it’s known by fans) is a television show starring a humble janitor, stranded on a satellite in space by mad scientists, and forced to watch some of the worst movies of all time as part of their evil experiments. Mike, the janitor, built a couple robot pals to help pass the time, keep him company, and join him in mercilessly mocking the movies that are meant to torture him.
What’s Going On?: In this episode, Pearl (the mad scientist) has to leave her humble castle, placing a babysitter in charge of her henchmen…and in charge of delivering this episodes stinker of a movie, The Touch of Satan, to Mike, Crow, and Tom (Mike’s two robot friends). The Touch of Satan is a lovely little gem where a young man, traveling the country, stops at a lonely walnut ranch for some rest, only to find that evil resides on this nut farm. The three weather the film, in spite of an appearance made by Tom’s psychotic great-grandmother.
Top IMDB Plot Keywords: Babysitter; Ape; Good Versus Evil; Android; Mad Scientist
Life Lessons from The Touch of Satan: 1) Fire isn’t good for one’s complexion. 2) Some great-grandmothers are better left locked in the attic. 3) A little touch of Satan goes a long way.And I Quote: Jodie [a character in the movie]: “Does your father mind if I skip rocks across his pond?” Melissa [also in the movie]: “You'll have to ask him. Is that your car?” Jodie: “Yeah.” Mike [mocking Melissa]: “Mind if I skip rocks across it?”
Curt’s Take – Not a Priority: I’ve reviewed several episodes of MST3K before. This one was okay. There have been funnier, there have been worse. If you’re going to catch the show (and I highly recommend that you do), I’d start with a different episode, such as Mitchell or Pod People.
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