An unusual vehicle for Vincent Price, War-Gods of the Deep has the reputation for being a troubled production from the start. Script changes, last minute additions and trouble on the set have hampered this film's blemish free history. While not one of Price's greatest efforts War-Gods has its moments and it's nice to finally be able to see this film in its original scope aspect ratio. There's certainly enough here to please any fan of the man himself, Vincent Price.

Seems that there are some mysterious occurrences at this seaside community. Things get out of hand when Jill (Susan Hart, who joined Price on Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine prior to this production) is kidnapped by some mysterious "gill-men". Ben (Tab Hunter of Polyester) and Harold (David Tomlinson of Mary Poppins and Love Bug) run to her rescue, and venture to a mysterious city beneath the sea, run by The Captain (Price). Did I mention Harold's pet rooster Herbert aids Ben and Harold? Well, Herbert provides much "comic relief" that was an added afterthought not in the original script. Unfortunately, Herbert should have been left in the coop, he's more of a distraction than anything else.

Ben and Harold are left to fight off The Captain and his minions to save the lovely Jill, while the threat of an erupting volcano looms overhead. There is much to love about War-Gods, despite its troubled production. Price is spectacular as always and the sets are outstanding. The scope framing, is near perfect, this is the only way to see this film. War-Gods boasts some extremely impressive as well as some extremely unimpressive special effects. Once again, the sets are outstanding, and the lighting effects help to enhance the underwater atmosphere. However, the "gill-men" look just plain cheap and the underwater finale is almost laughable, falling into the so bad it's good category of film viewing.

MGM has done it again with their ever-growing Midnite Movies lineup. The print used here is near perfection. With some minor print damage, mostly during splices, and the occasional speckle. This film looks outstanding, considering its age. Sound once again is equally impressive. Nice clear dialogue, and no distortion throughout the mono soundtrack.

Extras are slim to none. We get a pretty nice theatrical trailer also in scope. MGM's Midnite Movies DVD line are not known for their extras (except for Killer Klowns) but don't let that dissuade you from a purchase. These are great classic films and outstanding presentations. War-Gods is no exception. It may not be a masterpiece but it's good fun, and Price fans should be overjoyed. I'm glad to now have War-Gods as part of my DVD collection.