Movie — Doctor Who: The

In the early 1990s, producer Philip Segal sought to revive Doctor Who with a glossy, Hollywood-influenced aesthetic. He used the 1979 story City of Death as a benchmark for the "magic" he wanted to capture: a blend of witty scripting, high-quality effects, and action-adventure.

Set on New Year's Eve 1999, the story follows the Seventh Doctor (Sylvester McCoy) as he transports the remains of his nemesis, the Master, back to Gallifrey. A malfunction forces the TARDIS to land in , where the Doctor is caught in a gangland shooting. Key narrative elements include: Doctor Who: The Movie

Reincarnated as a parasitic organism, the Master (Eric Roberts) takes over a human body and attempts to steal the Doctor’s remaining lives by opening the Eye of Harmony. In the early 1990s, producer Philip Segal sought

The film famously broke long-standing series tradition by featuring a romantic connection and an on-screen kiss between the Doctor and his companion, Dr. Grace Holloway (Daphne Ashbrook). A malfunction forces the TARDIS to land in