David 'Bennet' is invited by a millionaire to play a game of chess on his private island. The man turns out to be a hunter and David becomes his prey, with his Hulk form making him even more... Read allDavid 'Bennet' is invited by a millionaire to play a game of chess on his private island. The man turns out to be a hunter and David becomes his prey, with his Hulk form making him even more an appealing challenge.David 'Bennet' is invited by a millionaire to play a game of chess on his private island. The man turns out to be a hunter and David becomes his prey, with his Hulk form making him even more an appealing challenge.
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Based on the 48 page story "The Most Dangerous Game", this season 3 episode is really top notch. The setup is marvellous and once David starts fighting for his life the episode is nonstop excitement. The Hulk scenes are impressive and the writing overall here is very good.
You've seen this scenario filmed lots of times before but this is one of those instances where if it's done right it's simply very entertaining. The original story deals with man's hunting instincts taken to the next level and, if you think about it, it fits perfectly for a series like "The Incredible Hulk". The Hulk is part human/part prehistoric man and that's what really excites the hunter who'll stop at nothing to invoke David's mean side to make the ultimate kill.
One of the better stand-alone episodes from The Incredible Hulk.
With the Gilligan's Island episode it's very comical and with "Bloodlust" it's more or less horrific, but with "Hulk" it's a great dramatic piece that really excels. Bradford Dillman gives a great performance as the hunter. Just like Wilton Graff's performance in "Bloodlust," Bradford gives off an aura of being suave, sleek and very dangerous.
I highly recommend others to see this episode.
Definitely 10/10.
Dillman is especially good here; his twisted dereliction for competitive man-hunting is initially well disguised by his somewhat charming and 'normal' exterior, but there's a psychopath lurking within. He taunts Bixby with elaborate traps and red herrings, typically provoking Bixby's alter-ego to emerge, although Ferrigno's appearance - which usually warrants fear - only serves to further satiate Dillman's lust for a big green-headed trophy.
Compelling viewing for Hulk fans, but I watched this with a non-believer and they too found it entertaining, independent of the Hulk aspect. In my opinion, certainly one of the best Incredible Hulk episodes.
They could've taken the Hulk out of this episode entirely, and it could've worked even better, showing what a clever and resourceful character David Banner was. And help to explain why it is that he was never caught or found by the reporter and law enforcement pursuing him.
And that extra ending, the way it showed how smart both the hunter and Banner was, without having to 'explain' anything. Just as show us the final move of both. Absolutely brilliant.
Did you know
- TriviaExactly 2 days before its original airing, Angel Hunt (1979) aired bearing a very similar premise: just like David Banner, the angels are tricked into and trapped on an island, where they are also hunted by a madman.
- GoofsWhen the Hulk is carrying the hunter's body out of the lake, a lot of the green makeup has washed off of his feet.
- Quotes
Michael Sutton: I saw that beast you turned into David, unbelievable! What was it, how do you do it? It was magnificent, David, Magnificent! Make it come back?
[shouting]
Michael Sutton: You hear me, David, Make it come back!
- ConnectionsReferenced in Furious 7 (2015)
- SoundtracksThe Lonely Man
End titles by Joe Harnell