Coaster Enthusiasts of Canada

VIDEOS
about
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
        No Longer Available








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