Neil M.

Just wanted to warn you that some of the U.K. releases are problematic. The most egregious is The Devil Rides Out which has added cgi. Rasputin, Curse of Frankenstein, and Dracula also have problems.

NoirFan

To be fair however, with Rasputin it's one person on Blu-ray.com complaining about the weak-sounding audio, an issue which (as far as I know) none of the professional reviews or any other forum members has mentioned, so it may be his equipment set-up. Also, they did fix the opening credits in Dracula, which was the most egregious use of DNR in the film.

Neil M.

Here's a review that also mentions the problem. Both have made comparisons to the dvd so I have to believe there is an issue.

http://www.cathoderaytube.co.uk/2012...-mad-monk.html

Subgeniusguy

I did end up getting a corrected Dracula disc. I had hoped the lesson would be learned and future releases would have been carefully checked out prior to release. Disappointing to find out problems are still popping up.

JOE29

Make sure that you get Twins of Evil. I saw that it's on your radar. It's an awesome movie one of Hammer's best in my opinion.

NoirFan

Yup, apparently the review was amended a couple of days ago:

Paul1957

Millennium Entertainment will distribute titles from Exclusive Media’s Hammer library in the U.S. in a deal that covers Hammer titles going back to 1966’s “Dracula: Prince of Darkness.”

Millennium said the alliance will introduce the Hammer Horror brand to a new audience not familiar with the Hammer titles classic line and provide limited edition Blu-rays and Collector’s Sets over the next several years.

First three-film set will be released in April and include “Dracula Prince of Darkness,” Peter Cushing in “The Legend of the Seven Golden Vampires” and “Frankenstein Created Woman.”


http://variety.com/2013/film/news/mi...ve-1200002390/

riotinmyskull

bring it

JOE29

Yes, as long as they're blurays. I've seen a report that they'll release regular DVD's first. Hope that doesn't happen though. I'm in for the three disc set. I'm going to start watching for the release now.
Maybe somebody can post a link or something when they become available.

Neil M.

More Hammer is always good news.

islandclaws

Hammer on Blu = just take my money already.

JOE29

Saw this listed on Amazon for $7.99 but I think it's for the regular DVD set not the bluray.. I hope they don't base future releases on their DVD sales instead of their bluray sales. Because I for one, isn't going to bother with their standard DVD's, i'm waiting for their bluray releases.

Paul1957

Beverly Hills, CA-- (July 3, 2013) Millennium Entertainment is pleased to reveal the final artwork and announce details for their upcoming high-definition release of the classic 1966 Hammer Film, DRACULA: PRINCE OF DARKNESS on September 3rd. Directed by Terence Fisher and starring the iconic Christopher Lee, Barbara Shelley and Andrew Keir, Millennium's Collector's Edition of Dracula: Prince of Darkness marks the first time that horror fans in the US will be able to enjoy the film on Blu-ray. Millennium is also planning to release several other Hammer Films on Blu-ray later this year including QUARTERMASS AND THE PIT, THE PLAGUE OF THE ZOMBIES and THE DEVIL RIDES OUT.

Special features for the Collector's Edition Blu-Ray of DRACULA: PRINCE OF DARKNESS include an exclusive still gallery (never before released), audio commentary featuring Christopher Lee, Barbara Shelley, Suzan Farmer and Francis Matthews, Super 8MM behind-the-scenes footage, a restored original trailer, "Back to Black"- a brand new documentary on Dracula: Prince of Darkness and much more.

http://www.dvddrive-in.com/features/...esspromo13.htm

RocShemp

Oh happy day!

big e

Nice to see a release date for Dracula: Prince of Darkness. Have any release dates been hinted at for Quatermass and the Pit or Plague of the Zombies?

Palpadious

Whatever happened to Countess Dracula? It was announced about two years ago, and nothing's come about it.

SethDLH

Synapse is working on it for a release by the end of the year.

Paul1957

Oct 14th in the UK. The first ever HD release of Hammer’s classic film. THE MUMMY has been unavailable on any Region 2 home entertainment format since 2004. . This new release on Blu-ray and DVD double play presents the film in its original UK theatrical aspect ratio of 1.66:1 for the first time, as well as featuring a host of brand new extras never seen before and in high definition. Containing 2xDVD + 1xBlu-ray. Features include: Original UK theatrical aspect ratio: 1.66:1 (the film has never before been released at this aspect ratio); Alternate “full frame” aspect ratio: 1.37:1; “Unwrapping The Mummy” – New 25 min. HD documentary about the film’s creation and history.; “Hammer’s Rep Company” – New 20 min. HD documentary about Hammer’s informal repertory company of actors.; Commentary – New expert commentary from Marcus Hearn & Jonathan Rigby.; “Stolen Face” – bonus feature (Terence Fisher’s 1952 crime drama, 72 mins.); “The House Of Horror: Memories Of Bray” – Hammer’s all-new 5-part documentary (50 mins. total) which will premiere on Hammer’s YouTube channel before the Double Play release.;“Hammer Stars: Peter Cushing” – The World Of Hammer episode;HD Archive/Stills Gallery Original industry promo reel restored to HD (6 mins.)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Mummy-Bl...A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

JOE29

So what is the next rumored US release of the Hammer Horror series? I haven't heard of any for a while now.

Neil M.

I think Warner is working on some of their titles for next year.

GreenVulture

Millennium went out of business, no? They're the ones who announced a deal to distribute Hammer Blus in the US, but they only released two: Dracula: Prince of Darkness and Frankenstein Created Woman. Not sure who has the rights now.

(By the way, I would just like to note that Millennium folding absolutely sucks, because as a sampler, they released a 3-pack DVD containing the above two titles plus Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires, which is something I was really looking forward to owning in hi-def, especially since their DVD version is screwed up--it's remastered and anamorphic unlike the old Anchor Bay, but is played at PAL speed.)

I've since given up on the US getting more Hammer Blus and have instead just started importing the ones I want from the UK; actually just placed an order for Plague of the Zombies and Devil Rides Out this weekend for about $26 shipped.

JOE29

Damn, Millenium went out of business. That does stink. I was looking forward to a lot of Hammer titles from them. I did manage to get their Dracula and Frankenstein created Women though. May have to get a region free player to get all of the blu's from Europe. i'd love to get Plague of Zombies on blu. I've never seen the movie, either.

GreenVulture

Going off of NoirFan's list on the first page, I think this is a relatively complete list of Hammer Blu releases (discounting their recent work like Let Me In and The Woman in Black) should you decide to go multi-region. GER, JPN and AUS are Germany, Japan and Australia respectively:

The Abominable Snowman (JPN)
Brides of Dracula (UK)
Captain Clegg (aka Night Creatures) (UK)
Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter (AUS)
Countess Dracula (GER, UK, USA)
The Curse of Frankenstein (UK)
The Curse of the Werewolf (GER)
The Devil Rides Out (AUS, UK)
Dracula (aka Horror of Dracula) (UK)
Dracula: Prince of Darkness (UK, USA)
The Evil of Frankenstein (UK)
Frankenstein and the Monster From Hell (AUS, UK)
Frankenstein Created Woman (AUS, USA, UK)
Hands of the Ripper (UK, USA)
Hound of the Baskervilles (AUS)
Kiss of the Vampire (UK)
The Man Who Could Cheat Death (USA)
The Mummy (UK)
The Mummy's Shroud (AUS, UK)
Paranoiac (UK)
Phantom of the Opera (UK)
Plague of the Zombies (UK)
The Quatermass Xperiment (AUS, USA)
Quatermass 2 (AUS)
Quatermass and the Pit (AUS, UK)
Rasputin: The Mad Monk (AUS, UK)
The Reptile (UK)
Twins of Evil (UK, USA)
Vampire Circus (UK, USA)
The Vampire Lovers (UK, USA)
The Witches (AUS, UK)

Just keep in mind to look up reviews first--it seems every other Hammer Blu has had some kind of issue, especially the UK ones.

PhantomStranger

It is believed that Warner Archive might release a Hammer or two in 2015. The problem is that Hammer rights are all over the place with different distributors across the world, and it seems like practically no one has quality masters. The few controlled by Sony and WB are probably in the best shape, but American studios are reluctant to spend the money on BD releases.