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Re: The Return of Hammer Films Studio?
Originally Posted by JOE29
(Post 11308904)
Do you mean The Horror of Dracula?
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Re: The Return of Hammer Films Studio?
Not going to lie; over the years, I've seen all the Hammer Dracula movies and, perhaps aside from the loopy Hammer/Shaw Bros. mashup Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires, not a single one has done much for me.
On the other hand, I've seen all the Hammer Frankenstein films and loved each of them; The Curse of Frankenstein is my favorite entry in the series, so I cannot wait for this disc to get released. |
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Re: The Return of Hammer Films Studio?
Originally Posted by GreenVulture
(Post 11309447)
Not going to lie; over the years, I've seen all the Hammer Dracula movies and, perhaps aside from the loopy Hammer/Shaw Bros. mashup Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires, not a single one has done much for me.
On the other hand, I've seen all the Hammer Frankenstein films and loved each of them; The Curse of Frankenstein is my favorite entry in the series, so I cannot wait for this disc to get released. My absolute favorite Hammer flicks are some of the more obscure ones like Paranoiac and The Pirates of Blood River. Universal and Sony both put out some great Hammer sets on DVD that would be great to see in HD. |
Re: The Return of Hammer Films Studio?
Originally Posted by Strevlac
(Post 11327308)
My absolute favorite Hammer flicks are some of the more obscure ones like Paranoiac and The Pirates of Blood River.
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Re: The Return of Hammer Films Studio?
Originally Posted by NoirFan
(Post 11327370)
There's a nice-looking region-free disc of Paranoiac available from Eureka.
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Re: The Return of Hammer Films Studio?
Originally Posted by PhantomStranger
(Post 11327892)
Hammer better get an American distributor soon. I'm starting to believe the supposed American releases are vaporware.
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I would love nothing more than for Synapse to gain distribution rights for more titles over here
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Re: The Return of Hammer Films Studio?
Originally Posted by big e
(Post 11328277)
That's what I'm beginning to think too. We've got a little over two months until October and we still haven't heard any major announcements. The only Hammer titles we've gotten on BD in North America so far were Vampire Circus and Twins of Evil, right?
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For U.S. releases, there's also The Man Who Could Cheat Death, on a double-bill with Amicus' The Skull.
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Re: The Return of Hammer Films Studio?
Originally Posted by big e
(Post 11328277)
That's what I'm beginning to think too. We've got a little over two months until October and we still haven't heard any major announcements. The only Hammer titles we've gotten on BD in North America so far were Vampire Circus and Twins of Evil, right?
That could push American releases back another year or more. |
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I thought Lionsgate sat on basically their entire catalog? If they're the distributors, good luck!
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Originally Posted by Hammer Restoration Blog
So here, finally, is a mini-update, specifically about the extras on the forthcoming StudioCanal UK release of THE MUMMY’S SHROUD.
Along with StudioCanal (and, in part, driven by clear passion for trailers from the fans!) we’ve assembled a great 15 min. trailer reel as an extra for this release, comprising: THE MUMMY’S SHROUD US theatrical trailer unrestored THE MUMMY’S SHROUD US theatrical trailer fully restored RASPUTIN THE MAD MONK / THE REPTILE double-bill US theatrical trailer unrestored THE DEVIL’S BRIDE US TV spot (b&w) unrestored THE DEVIL’S BRIDE US theatrical trailer unrestored THE DEVIL’S BRIDE US theatrical trailer fully restored The October 22nd release also features: Remembering David Buck (an original short documentary about one of the stars of THE MUMMY’S SHROUD) The Beat Goes On: The Making of THE MUMMY’S SHROUD (an original 22 min. documentary) and a 6 min. photo gallery! |
Re: The Return of Hammer Films Studio?
Originally Posted by PhantomStranger
(Post 11328727)
The only other possibility I can think of is the mystery American distributor (heavily rumored to be Lionsgate at the moment) is waiting for the main Hollywood studios like Warner to release their classic Hammer BDs, to piggyback on the marketing effort.
That could push American releases back another year or more. |
Re: The Return of Hammer Films Studio
To summarize, here is a complete list of all released and announced Hammer Blu-rays:
UK, Region B: The Curse of Frankenstein (10/15) Dracula: Prince of Darkness The Devil Rides Out (10/22) The Mummy's Shroud (10/22) The Plague of the Zombies Quatermass and the Pit Rasputin, the Mad Monk (10/22) The Reptile UK, Region free: Paranoiac US: Let Me In The Man Who Could Cheat Death The Resident Twins of Evil Vampire Circus Wake Wood The Woman in Black Australia, Region B: The Vampire Lovers Confirmed future releases without release dates: UK: Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell The Mummy Slave Girls The Vengeance of She The Witches The Viking Queen US: Countess Dracula Hands of the Ripper The Hammer restoration team originally confirmed remastering "over thirty" films. |
Re: The Return of Hammer Films Studio?
Originally Posted by big e
(Post 11347712)
Has Warner dropped any hints about releasing their Hammer titles? I was under the impression they weren't interested.
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Extras on Rasputin:
Commentary featuring Christopher Lee, Barbara Shelley, Francis Matthews & Suzan Farmer Two brand new documentaries: 'Tall Stories: The Making of Rasputin the Mad Monk' and 'Brought to Book: Hammer Novelisations' World of Hammer Episode 'Costumers' Gallery Two brand new documentaries: 'The Beat Goes On: The Making of The Mummy's Shroud' and 'Remembering David Buck' Hammer Trailers Gallery |
Re: The Return of Hammer Films Studio?
Originally Posted by big e
(Post 11347712)
Has Warner dropped any hints about releasing their Hammer titles? I was under the impression they weren't interested.
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Re: The Return of Hammer Films Studio?
Originally Posted by Mr. Cinema
(Post 11355300)
I thought the majority of Hammer titles was up for grabs for the BD versions. I assumed that included the ones WB previously held. I thought someone one blu-ray.com mentioned a few months ago that Starz/Anchor Bay had won the bidding war.
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Re: The Return of Hammer Films Studio?
Originally Posted by Mr. Cinema
(Post 11355300)
I thought the majority of Hammer titles was up for grabs for the BD versions. I assumed that included the ones WB previously held. I thought someone one blu-ray.com mentioned a few months ago that Starz/Anchor Bay had won the bidding war.
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Re: The Return of Hammer Films Studio?
Originally Posted by big e
(Post 11355897)
I was also under the impression that WB no longer had the rights to their Hammer titles.
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Someone school me on Hammer.
I want to know what's on Blu, what's good, what's coming. Region doesn't matter any longer. I currently have only Vampire Circus, looking to get Twins of Evil shortly. Any/all suggestions welcomed. |
Re: The Return of Hammer Films Studio
Originally Posted by KillerCannibal
(Post 11441274)
Someone school me on Hammer.
I want to know what's on Blu, what's good, what's coming. Region doesn't matter any longer. I currently have only Vampire Circus, looking to get Twins of Evil shortly. Any/all suggestions welcomed. |
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It would have helped if I read this thread first. :lol:
Thanks. I'll check his list out and do some picking. |
Re: The Return of Hammer Films Studio
Originally Posted by Subgeniusguy
(Post 11441323)
the Australian BD of The Vampire Lovers is not that great and I've not sought it out.
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