Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island Terror Time Edition Blu-ray Is the Must-Own Upgrade Fans Have Been Waiting For
More than 25 years on, the film that made Scooby-Doo’s monsters real and launched a direct-to-video juggernaut returns: Zombie Island’s Terror Time Edition Blu-ray is a fan-pleasing upgrade worth supporting.
Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island is one of those rare franchise pivots that actually paid off. The gang went back to basics, the story went full spooky, and it quietly kicked off the studio’s long-running direct-to-video era. Now, more than 25 years later, the movie finally gets the kind of Blu-ray treatment fans have been asking for with the Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island - Terror Time Collector's Edition.
Why this one still hits
The hook is simple and still great: what if this time the monsters aren’t guys in rubber masks? The gang reunites after some time apart and heads to a foggy bayou to probe the legend of Moonscar the Pirate. From there, things escalate into zombies and, yes, straight-up cat creatures. It is unapologetically creepier than the classic TV formula, and that’s the fun of it.
"For the first time in their lives, these ghouls might actually be real."
At 78 minutes, it moves. The jokes still land, the music is catchy, and the mystery doesn’t waste your time. The voice cast is stacked too: Frank Welker (of course), plus ringers like Mark Hamill, Tara Strong, and Jim Cummings. No surprise it remains one of the franchise’s most-loved feature-length entries.
The disc: finally looks the way it should
This is the best Zombie Island has looked on home video. The transfer really helps those dark, swampy set pieces breathe — you can actually appreciate the moody backgrounds and painterly detail in the night scenes. Audio gets a bump too with DTS-HD 2.0 that does the soundtrack justice and keeps dialogue crisp. Nothing fancy, just clean and effective.
What makes the 'Terror Time' edition special
Beyond the nicer shelf presence, this Collector’s Edition adds context and rewatch value. There’s a 12-page booklet packed with slick art and an essay that digs into why this movie mattered to Scooby’s revival. That essay’s by Matt Dugan, who also recorded a commentary track. It’s a fun, trivia-heavy sit — the kind that actually gives you new angles even if you’ve spun the disc a dozen times already.
- Strong Blu-ray transfer that finally shows off the moody bayou art
- DTS-HD 2.0 audio with clear dialogue and that earwormy soundtrack
- 12-page booklet with images and an essay on the film’s importance
- Feature-length audio commentary by Matt Dugan loaded with behind-the-scenes tidbits
- Collector-friendly packaging
Bottom line
If you don’t already own Zombie Island, the Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island - Terror Time Collector's Edition Blu-ray is an easy yes. If you do, the booklet and commentary are legit reasons to double-dip. It’s one of Scooby’s best, and it slides right back into Halloween rotation like it never left.