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Neil M.

08-28-25 04:23 AM

Re: Hammer Films 90th Anniversary Blu-Ray / 4K editions

They've come out and said they aren't going to be locked. Just the blu-rays will be locked.

Brian T

09-27-25 06:44 AM

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Next Hammer ‘small box’ has been announced: THE MEN OF SHERWOOD FOREST COLLECTOR’S EDITION

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Actor/director Don Taylor energetically swashbuckles his way through a lush, Eastmancolor Sherwood Forest to an exuberantly memorable score by Doreen Carwithen in Hammer's first colour feature - and their first dalliance with Robin Hood. Directed with verve by Val Guest and packed with the cream of British character actors, The Men of Sherwood Forest has been painstakingly restored by Hammer in 4K from the original film negatives.

1194. Richard the Lionheart is held prisoner in Germany while his wicked brother John plots to steal the throne. Then, a courier carrying the plans for Richard's return is murdered in Sherwood – and the blame is placed firmly on Robin Hood.

The discs feature:

Wolfshead: an unaired TV pilot from 1969 subsequently purchased by Hammer and used as a second feature in the 1970s. Restored in 4K like the main feature.
New commentary on The Men of Sherwood Forest with writer, journalist and researcher David Huckvale.
New commentary on Wolfshead with writer, podcaster and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington.
Sherwood’s Secret Weapon: Doreen Carwithen’s score remains one of Hammer’s most memorable. Composer and author Neil Brand discusses Doreen’s music and, with access to her written archive, learns more about Doreen’s life and work.
Swashbuckler: Hammer was no stranger to derring-do and revisited both Sherwood Forest and the wider swashbuckling genre many times throughout the 1950s and ’60s. Barry Forshaw and others revisit some of their favourites from this rarely-discussed aspect of Hammer’s archive.
A Welcome Guest: Film historian and writer Neil Sinyard examines The Men of Sherwood Forest, its pioneering use of colour, its cast, its rousing score and its director, the much lauded Val Guest.
And Then There Was Colour!: Keith M. Johnston, co-author of Colour Films in Britain and film and media historian Melanie Williams examine the introduction of colour in British films and its impact on Hammer.
John Hough interview: Interviewed in 2007 for the British Entertainment History Project, this extract from director John Hough’s career-long interview covers his early work on television and how that all resulted in his directing Wolfshead.
Wolfshead VHS version: As a comparison to the restoration we present how Wolfshead was previously seen commercially - a low-resolution standard definition master only sold in the US.
A gallery of stills and publicity material alongside music from Doreen Carwithen’s memorable score and replacement tracks used in the 1990s during the creation of a new M&E track.

The booklet features:

New article by writer and actor Bruce G. Hallenbeck who examines the production of Hammer’s first flirtation with Robin Hood.
New article by Philip Kemp who investigates the career of Don Taylor – a Hollywood actor who went on to make a greater impact with his directing.
New article by Miriam Balanescu who examines the use of colour in The Men of Sherwood Forest, Hammer’s first colour feature.
New article by Andrew Pixley who looks into the groundbreaking but rarely-seen pilot movie Wolfshead – and how it came to be Hammer’s last Robin Hood production (to date).
New article by Philip Kemp who investigates Wolfshead director John Hough’s career, which started in adventure and ended in horror.
Article by Denis Meikle who profiles Michael Carreras, whose relationship with the company he eventually owned was as fractious as the one he had with his father.
Article by Wayne Kinsey who interviews John Jay, widely regarded as one of the world’s top film photographers and who worked at Hammer for seven years.

Spiderbite

09-27-25 11:01 AM

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I am hooked on the "big boxes" so far and have picked up all four (Curse should be here soon once released).

They are just perfect presentations. Haven't had a movie yet convince me to pick up the small boxes yet. I will probably pre-watch this to see but it is unlikely it will cause me to pick it up. I only tend to watch horror stuff multiple times.

But the love and effort they are putting into these releases make them worth every penny, even if you are just a casual fan of the movie they are releasing.

Spiderbite

10-10-25 03:44 PM

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Got the Curse Of Frankenstein big box set in today and it is a thing of beauty.

That is all.

Brian T

10-10-25 05:18 PM

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^ :thumbsup: Still have to order mine. Definitely going with this one over the Warner Archive edition due to the extra content and the exemplary packaging and book content of the all the others I’ve bought so far. Not ruling out the WA edition on sale down the road, perhaps, but these Hammer LE’s are easily the best and most comprehensive treatments of any films that I’ve ever seen.

flansered

10-10-25 05:43 PM

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I guess DiabolikDVD will be shopping mine soon then. I did receive Blood Orange from them today, and surprised at how slim the box was compared to Shatter and Four Sided Triangle. I guess it makes sense since there is probably less that they could pull together for it

Spiderbite

10-11-25 08:57 AM

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Just FYI, mine came from Orbit.

flansered

10-12-25 12:19 PM

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Your post just reminded that the release date for the set is next week, that's all.

Brian T

10-30-25 08:03 AM

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Next up, for all regions:

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In this rediscovered classic, restored for a new generation, Private detective Steve "Whispering" Smith is intent on holidaying in England but soon becomes distracted by a pretty face. Unfortunately, the pretty face comes with a problem attached – and that problem is murder.

Featuring strong support from Greta Gynt, Herbert Lom, Rona Anderson and Alan Wheatley, Whispering Smith Hits London has been painstakingly restored by Hammer in 4K from the original film negatives.

In Hammer’s take on the hard-boiled detective, Hollywood mainstay and latter-day science-horror notable Richard Carlson gives an affable performance as a two-fisted detective let loose in London in this exciting – and at times unsettling – Noir-tinged crime thriller.

This limited collector's edition comprises:

Whispering Smith Hits London, its US version Whispering Smith vs. Scotland Yard and supporting material on two discs in a stylish digipak and rigid box: one UHD and one Blu-ray, with the content duplicated across both formats.
English, French, Italian, Spanish and German subtitles on each version of the film.

The discs feature:

New commentary with the BFI’s Curator of Fiction Jo Botting and podcaster Dave Thomas.
New commentary with film historian Richard Holliss and author/screenwriter Gavin Collinson.
He's Got a Gun!: Author, film-maker and Film Noir fan Chris Alexander casts an appreciative eye over a film that he believes is "a perfect example of Hammer doing what they did best at this period".
Acting the Foreigner: Film historian Lucy Bolton, author Barry Forshaw and William Fowler and Vic Pratt, authors and creators/curators of the bi’s ongoing Flipside series cast an appreciative eye over acting legend Herbert Lom’s early career.
Titillating Titles: When there is more than one version of a film, which is the definitive article? Vic Pratt and William Fowler examine the differences between the UK and US versions of Whispering Smith and discuss how versions of the same material can resonate in different ways for different audiences.
Alfie Cox Interview: Interviewed in 1992 for the British Entertainment History Project, this extract from editor Alfie Cox’s career-long interview covers his time as editor at Hammer.
The Village of Bray: Filmed in 1950 and released a year later, this short documentary travelogue made by Exclusive Films looks at the bucolic Thames-side village of Bray and its inhabitants.
A gallery of stills and publicity material alongside tracks from Frank Spencer’s score.

The booklet features:

New article by Hammer expert Wayne Kinsey examining the making of Whispering Smith Hits London.
New article by Philip Kemp, who considers the many aspects of Whispering Smith in books and on films and television.
New article by Nora Fiore, who appraises the Noir films of eternal femme fatale Greta Gynt.
New article by Vincent Barnett, who investigates the many flavours of Hammer’s crimer output and how it informed their later work.
New article by Sarah Morgan, who shines a light on Richard Carlson, once a prolific actor but now almost an enigma.
New article by Wayne Kinsey, who examines how James Carreras’ wheeler-dealing gave Hammer an enviable advantage over their British competitors.

Spiderbite

11-12-25 04:11 PM

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I posted this in the video thread in The Other forum but wanted to post it here to for those that might miss it.

This video put a huge smile on my face the entire time:

Brian T

11-26-25 08:19 AM

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First ‘small box’ of the 2026 wave is up, STOLEN FACE (1952). Hopefully after two small boxes in a row, the next announcement will be for a more coveted ‘big box’ title. Just FYI, though, STOLEN FACE is fairly easy to access online, with various YT uploads, and VCI previously released it in various configurations of its Hammer Noir series

various configurations of its Hammer Noir series
on DVD, but I’m sure this new treatment will trounce all of those. It’s all region as well.

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Philip Ritter, a philanthropic plastic surgeon, is jilted by Alice, a beautiful concert pianist, after a whirlwind romance. In desperation, he remakes disfigured criminal Lily in Alice's image, but learns to his very real cost that beauty is only skin deep.

Co-starring Paul Henreid and André Morell in his first Hammer appearance, Stolen Face has been painstakingly restored by Hammer in 4K from the original film negatives.

This limited collector's edition comprises:

"Both UK and US iterations of Stolen Face with supporting material on two discs in a stylish digipak and rigid box: one UHD and one Blu-ray, with the content duplicated across both formats. "
English, French, Italian, Spanish and German subtitles on each version of the film.

The disks feature:

New commentary with Lucy Bolton, Professor of Film Philosophy, and Cathy Lomax, artist and film scholar.
New commentary with writers Lizbeth Myles and Paul Cornell, creators of the widely acclaimed Hammer House of Podcast.
Face/Off: Author, film-maker and Film Noir fan Chris Alexander examines actor Lizabeth Scott’s body of work and discusses why Stolen Face arguably features her best performance.
Putty in His Hands: A mainstay at Hammer for a decade and the creator of some of the most iconic monster make-up in film history, Phil Leakey (courtesy of a private audio recording made in the 1980s) talks about his life and career alongside newly-recorded contributions from his son Peter.
A Distinctly British Phenomenon: Film critic and historian Alexandra Heller-Nicholas examines the theatrical interpretation of sex and obsession that surface in 1950s drama productions.
A gallery of stills and publicity material alongside tracks from Malcolm Arnold’s score.
TBC: Stolen Face featured a victim of the HUAC blacklist in front of the camera and one of its most fervent stool pigeons behind it. Thomas Doherty, academic, cultural historian and author, examines this fractious time in American history and how it affected a generation of film-makers.
TBC: author and fashion historian Liz Tregenza profiles multiple Oscar-winning costume designer Edith Head and her work on Stolen Face costuming Lizabeth Scott.

The booklet features:

New article by Hammer expert Bruce G. Hallenbeck examining this twisted romantic Noir.
New article by Sarah Morgan, who looks at the life and career of Lizabeth Scott.
New article by Gayle Sequeira, who investigates Stolen Face's suspect motivations of appearance and personality.
New article by Neil Sinyard, who examines Stolen Face’s questionable sexual politics and unsympathetic characters.
New article by artist Cathy Lomax, who examines Hammer’s darkly erotic take on the Pygmalion myth and the not-so-perfect woman.
New article by Neil Sinyard, who takes a sobering look at the musical journey of Malcolm Arnold, composer extraordinaire.
An archive interview with actor Lizabeth Scott given during the filming of Stolen Face.
New article by Wayne Kinsey, who investigates Stolen Face’s filming and Hammer’s ambitious-but-aborted three-studio plan.
New article by Dr Wayne Kinsey, who investigates the history of plastic surgery and its fictitious use in film.

Brian T

12-16-25 05:53 AM

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So Hammer’s got a new line now, Hammer Presents, in 4Ks and Blus.

Not sure what this means for the main line. I wonder if some of those ‘small box’ titles weren’t huge sellers so maybe those kinds of films will end up here, with the Big Box editions reserved for the real heavy hitters?

Intriguing . . .

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A new chapter in Hammer’s home entertainment legacy is about to begin.

We are proud to introduce Hammer Presents, a curated collection celebrating British horror cinema, presented with the care, craftsmanship, and technical excellence that horror fans have come to expect. Selected with precision, these films are given new life through brand-new restorations, created from the best original elements.

And leading the charge is the chilling folk-horror classic Cry of the Banshee, starring the incomparable Vincent Price and directed by Gordon Hessler.

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World-Class Restorations. Curated With Care.

Every title in the Hammer Presents collection will be sourced from brand-new high-definition restorations by award-winning partner Silver Salt Restoration, ensuring each release is presented at a consistently exceptional standard.

Each edition will also feature a focused set of special features designed to illuminate the film’s history, craft, and cultural impact, giving fans deeper context for every release.

A New Curated Standard

Each title is hand-selected for its historical significance, cult reputation, and cinematic impact. This range exists to spotlight films and talent that deserve rediscovery, careful restoration, and definitive presentation.

Built for Collectors

Hammer Presents is designed with collectors in mind. From newly commissioned artwork to bespoke bonus features, each edition is an important part of the greater whole.

From Restoration to Shelf

Each Hammer Presents title begins with a full technical restoration, overseen from scan to final grade. Audio is carefully cleaned. Visual detail from the original film materials is preserved.

What emerges is the most faithful and film-like presentation possible for each title.

The Start of Something Bigger

Cry of the Banshee is only the beginning.

Hammer Presents will continue to grow with future releases spanning folk horror, gothic terror, psychological thrillers, and cult classics from across British horror.

To find out more about Hammer Presents, visit our blog.

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One of Gordon Hessler and Chris Wicking's acclaimed run of films for AIP UK, Cry of the Banshee has been painstakingly restored by Hammer in 4K from the original film negatives. It is presented here as both Hessler's original director's cut and AIP's re-edited theatrical version.

Lord Edward Whitman, who rules his domain with an iron fist, massacres a coven of witches. But some still survive and their vengeful leader summons a demonic spirit to destroy Whitman's family.

SPECIAL FEATURES

This limited collector's edition comprises:

Both Hessler's original director's cut (in both widescreen and full-frame aspect ratios) and AIP's re-edited theatrical version alongside new and archive supporting material, on two discs covered in a limited O-card featuring stylish new artwork.
English subtitles on each version of the film.

The disks feature:

New commentary with author, film-maker and horror film fan Chris Alexander.
New interview with author and film critic Kim Newman.
A Devilish Tale of Poe: archive interview with director Gordon Hessler.
Original theatrical trailer, TV and radio spot.

The features, packaging and specification on this page are not final and are subject to change.

flansered

12-16-25 08:51 AM

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They probably figured only idiots (like me) would buy expensive versions of lesser films like Blood Orange and The Man in Black. Even though I liked both I don't think the films justified their price tags. I do hope that they continue the trend that they have been doing and keep the blu-rays region free. Even though I can play region B discs it just makes things easier if they aren't region locked.

Brian T

12-26-25 11:01 PM

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It appears the big and small limited edition Hammer boxes are still very much in play after all. Here’s the next one, previously on DVD from Image in 2012:

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Spaceways, Hammer’s first venture into science fiction, returns in a brand-new 4K restoration, bringing sharp detail and renewed atmosphere to this early blend of Cold War intrigue and shadowy noir.

Starring Howard Duff, famed as the radio Sam Spade, as a pioneering space engineer drawn into a deadly conspiracy. Joined by Eva Bartok and Alan Wheatley, Duff anchors a tense, stylish thriller restored from the original film negatives for this 4K Limited Collector’s Edition.
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When a rocket test fails and two people vanish, chief engineer Stephen Mitchell becomes the prime suspect. As suspicion closes in, he must uncover the truth behind a mission shrouded in secrecy.

Part sci-fi mystery, part atmospheric noir, Spaceways remains a fascinating early milestone in Hammer’s evolution.

This Limited Collector's Edition features:

🎞️ 4K UHD + Blu-ray Presentation -

First-ever release of Spaceways on UHD and Blu-ray
Restored in 4K from the original film negatives, featuring HDR grading for enhanced detail and contrast
Carefully restored audio, delivering improved clarity while preserving the original sound design
Restoration completed by Hammer’s award-winning partner Silver Salt Restoration
Both the UK and US versions of the film

📦 Collector’s Packaging -

Rigid slipcase with newly designed artwork

💿 Exclusive Features Include -

Two Nations Divided by a Common Genre, a discussion with Wayne Kinsey (Hammer historian) and Ted A. Bohus (director and producer) on the contrasts between British and American sci-fi of the era.
New audio commentary with Heidi Honeycutt (writer, filmmaker and film programmer) and Sarah Morgan (TV and film critic), offering fresh insight into the film’s blend of noir and sci-fi.
New commentary with David Flint, writer and editor, exploring Spaceways within early 1950s British genre cinema.
Sidebar: Spaceways, in which Tim Lucas (film critic and writer) examines the film’s themes and legacy with artist and historian Stephen R. Bissette.

📖 Booklet Highlights -
Featuring new writing by Wayne Kinsey, Heidi Honeycutt, Andrew Pixley, Sarah Morgan and others.

For fans of early British science fiction and noir Spaceways stands as a rare and compelling rediscovery, now presented in its most complete form.

Brian T

01-08-26 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian T (Post 14686394)

It appears the big and small limited edition Hammer boxes are still very much in play after all.

I wonder if I may have spoken too soon? Hammer included the images below for their 2026 releases in an email earlier today, and it appears that the LE boxes may all be the smaller-sized ones going forward, based on the consistent size of the little ‘blank’ boxes they included. Of course that could be a marketing trick so they can surprise us with some of the big boxes. Either that or the 2026 schedule just doesn’t have any ‘major’ gems like CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN, KRONOS, or the QUATERMASS films. Seems unlikely they’d just do a full year of second-tier and/or pre-Horror era stuff. Bit of a puzzler.

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Neil M.

01-14-26 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian T (Post 14691147)

They have a different image on their Facebook page showing 3 large box sets.

Brian T

01-20-26 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Neil M. (Post 14693257)

They have a different image on their Facebook page showing 3 large box sets.

Apparently one of those is going to be DRACULA. :thumbsup: They sent a link to this interview in a recent email:

https://hammerfilms.com/blogs/news/t...review-of-2026

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SR: We’ve already announced both Stolen Face and Spaceways and The Man Who Could Cheat Death and Dracula have also been previously mentioned. Everything beyond that is currently being worked on so it would be remiss of me to comment, but it’s the same mix of rarities and classics that proved so popular last year, so there’s lots for fans and collectors to enjoy.

HN: Wait a second! Hold the bat-phone! Did you say Dracula (1958) is being released? Full disclosure – I missed that. But it’s fantastic news, obviously, and genuinely exciting! When is that happening, and can you give us a sneaky inking about the material what will accompany the title?

SR: At the West End premiere for The Curse of Frankenstein last October, John Gore introduced the film and announced that Dracula would follow in 2026. We’re excited to confirm that, and more information will follow.

I’m assuming Warner Archive will do the U.S. version on that one. Nice as I’m sure it will be, it likely won’t hold a candle to the Hammer boxed version.

flansered

01-20-26 09:35 AM

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I held off on the Vinegar Syndrome release of The Man Who Could Cheat Death, but now I kind of wonder if it will get region locked like Frankenstein did? Or if VS has the pull to demand it like WB did.

Brian T

01-30-26 07:18 AM

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Pre-order is up for the next small box, Terrence Fisher’s MANTRAP (1953):

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Mantrap, the stylish early-1950s crime thriller directed by Terence Fisher, returns in a brand-new 4K restoration, bringing renewed clarity to one of Hammer’s most intriguing noir-era releases.

Starring the debonair Paul Henreid in an offbeat turn as a former intelligence officer turned amateur detective, Mantrapblends post-war themes, sharp wit, and shadowy London intrigue in a story adapted from Elleston Trevor’s best-selling novel.
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Set against bomb-damaged London locations still bearing the scars of the Blitz, Mantrap follows Henreid’s unlikely sleuth as he becomes entangled in a web of deception, murder, and misplaced trust.

Terence Fisher brings energy and atmosphere to a film that bridges classic crime storytelling with Hammer’s evolving cinematic identity.

This Limited Collector's Edition features:

4K UHD + Blu-ray Presentation -

First-ever home video release of Mantrap, anywhere and in any format
Restored in 4K from the original film negatives
Includes both the UK version Mantrap and the US release Man in Hiding
Presented across two discs, one UHD and one Blu-ray, with content duplicated across formats

Collector’s Packaging -

Stylish digipak housed in a rigid slipcase

Exclusive Features Include -

New audio commentary with James Harrison, co-director of Film Noir UK, and Sergio Angelini, film and television historian and podcaster.
New commentary with Toby Roan, cult cinema writer, and Heath Holland, host of the Cereal at Midnight podcast.
What’s in a Name, featuring crime writers Martin Edwards, Mike Ripley, and Barry Forshaw, explores author Elleston Trevor and the origins of the story.
Caught in the Act: A handsome leading man during the silent film era, John Stuart latterly appeared in several Hammer Films in supporting roles. Jonathan Croall, Stuart's son, discusses his father and his work.
Behind-the-scenes footage shot on 8mm at Bray Studios during production, alongside a stills and publicity gallery.

📖 Booklet Highlights -

Commissioned essays by Wayne Kinsey, Miriam Balanescu, Pamela Hutchinson, Neil Sinyard, Sarah Morgan, and Sergio Angelini, examining the film’s production, themes, and place in Hammer’s crime-era output.

For collectors and fans of British noir, Mantrap offers a gripping rediscovery, now presented in its most visually striking form.

Brian T

03-27-26 08:40 PM

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Next small box title announced today: 36 HOURS (1953). Apparently the wait continues for another crown jewel to get the treatment . . .

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Dan Duryea stars as US Air Force Major Bill Rogers, who returns to post-war London to visit his estranged wife - only to find himself framed for her murder and in a race against the clock to track down the real killer and prove his innocence. Directed by B-movie specialist Montgomery Tully and written by prolific pulp crime writer Steve Fisher, this early Brit-Noir is one of many crime thrillers from the studio in the early 1950s. This 4K restoration of 36 Hours and Terror Street (as it was named in the USA) is essential viewing for Film Noir fans and Hammer collectors alike.

Special Features

This Limited Collector's Edition comprises:

Both 36 Hours and its US version Terror Street, with supporting material on two discs in a stylish digipak and rigid box: one UHD and one Blu-ray, with the content duplicated across both formats.
English, French, Italian, Spanish and German subtitles on each version of the film.

The discs feature:

- Terror Street film commentary with cult movie expert Toby Roan and movie podcaster and YouTuber Heath Holland.
- United Kingdom of Noir: The BFI’s Jo Botting and Vic Pratt explore the overlooked world of Brit Noir, its historical significance, and its connections to other major genres of the era.
- Shadows Across the Atlantic: Writer and producer Maxim Jakubowski examines 36 Hours screenwriter Steve Fisher and the post-war influence of pulp and crime fiction on British cinema.
- 36 Hours on Terror Street: Film Noir expert Sergio Angelini explores screenwriter Steve Fisher’s work and how it sets 36 Hours apart from Hammer’s other crime thrillers of the era.
- Black & White: Author, filmmaker, and Film Noir enthusiast Chris Alexander explores the life and career of actor Dan Duryea.
- Suspense: Dan Duryea stars in two episodes of American radio's legendary anthology drama series.

And more.

A 120-page booklet featuring new articles from film historians and leading experts on topics that include:

- The making of 36 Hours, by author and Hammer expert Wayne Kinsey.
- American co-producer Robert J. Lippert, by film historian Adrian Smith.
- American stars in British films, by author and film historian Melanie Williams.
- A deep dive on star, Dan Duryea by writer, biographer, and author of Dan Duryea: Heel with a Heart, Mike Peros
- Plus, reproductions of production paperwork from the Hammer archive.

Brian T

05-01-26 07:34 AM

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FINALLY!! Another jewel. :) Available in the LE combo here, or individual 4K and Blu sets. All region-free.

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2026 marks the 70th anniversary of this suspenseful science-horror classic from legendary writer Jimmy Sangster as X the Unknown makes its worldwide premiere in 4K. Widely regarded as the missing part of the Quatermass franchise, this is the latest film to be restored by the teams at Hammer and Silver Salt Restoration.

When a soldier dies from apparent radiation poisoning, the Atomic Energy Commission sends scientist Dr. Royston (Oscar-winner Dean Jagger) to investigate. Despite extensive testing no source can be found - until a mysterious radioactive, mud-like entity resurfaces and begins claiming more victims. What do you do when the killer can’t be stopped - or even understood?

The first 500 orders will receive our new limited-edition X the Unknown mission patch!

This Limited Edition comprises:

Four discs in a stylish digipak, including 2 UHD and 2 Blu-ray, with the Hammer content duplicated across both formats.
Three iterations of X the Unknown: the widescreen 1.66:1 UK Theatrical Version, the fullscreen 1.37:1 As-Filmed Version and the widescreen 1.85:1 US Theatrical Version.
English, French, Italian, Spanish, German subtitles on all versions of the film.
Brand-new 5.1 mix for 1.37:1 and 1.66:1 versions alongside the original mono film soundtrack.
Packaged in a high-end, leather-feel slipcase.
A rigid inner box featuring new artwork by cult favourite Robert Sammelin.
A double sided poster of original one-sheets
Eight art cards featuring facsimiles of the original cinema lobby cards.

Discover brand new film commentaries, documentaries, featurettes, and more. The discs feature -

A Man on the Beach: a rare, early Hammer short film, written by Jimmy Sangster and directed by Joseph Losey (who was due to make X the Unknown).
New commentary with actor and comedian Toby Hadoke and Nigel Kneale’s biographer Andy Murray.
New commentary with writer/producer Dr Steve Haberman and film-maker and film historian Constantine Nasr.
New commentary with film historian David Kalat.
Archive 2003 commentary featuring writer Jimmy Sangster and Hammer expert Marcus Hearn.
New commentary on A Man on the Beach by film expert Neil Sinyard.
New documentary on the making of X the Unknown, with contributions from Toby Hadoke, Andy Murray, Wayne Kinsey, Dick Klemensen and actor Frazer Hines.
New documentary on special effects maestro Les Bowie, with contributions from Wayne Kinsey, Dick Klemensen, Mike Tilley and archive audio contributions from Christopher Lee, Ian Scoones and others.
A new documentary following the career of Joseph Losey - the original X the Unknown director who departed the project before shooting commenced - and his storied journey through Hollywood to Hammer films, via blacklisting and exile.
Sidebar: X the Unknown. Film critic and writer Tim Lucas discusses X and similar films of the period with artist and film historian Stephen R. Bissette.
Archive Jimmy Sangster interview from 2003.
Original trailers, censor card and Super 8 cut-down version.
Extensive image gallery of stills and publicity material.

And A 120-page booklet featuring new articles on the film's production, its relationship to the Quatermass films, cast and crew biographies, script comparisons, and more.

flansered

05-01-26 08:11 AM

Re: Hammer Films 90th Anniversary Blu-Ray / 4K editions

I clicked the link and saw the $123 and got sticker shock and decided that I was out of the Hammer bug boxes, then noticed the "ca.hammerfilms" and realized I was looking at Canadian prices. Granted the $85 on the US site isn't great either. Hopefully Orbit or Diabolik will have it cheaper like the other boxes.

EDITED TO ADD: $65 on both Orbit and Diabolik

Brian T

05-01-26 12:54 PM

Re: Hammer Films 90th Anniversary Blu-Ray / 4K editions

^ It must default to the .ca site on my phone, but yeah either base price is a bit steep (though consistent-ish with the earlier big boxes, I think). Definitely gotta shop around on these. I’m pretty sure I paid in the $65 US range for the FRANKENSTEIN and QUATERMASS boxes. I coughed up more for CAPTAIN KRONOS but mainly because that was the first one and I wasn’t sure how fast it might sell and didn’t check as many retailers as I should have. Considering subsequent sets don’t seem to sell out too soon (aside from KRONOS), that $65 price should last awhile. :thumbsup:

flansered

05-15-26 08:10 AM

Re: Hammer Films 90th Anniversary Blu-Ray / 4K editions

I picked up Whispering Smith Hits London due to it having a coupon that knocked $16 off the price on Amazon last week, and it's fine for what it is, a cheapie detective story. The presentation of the set is nice like all the other sets.

stvn1974

05-16-26 01:33 PM

Re: Hammer Films 90th Anniversary Blu-Ray / 4K editions

There are so many of these Hammer flicks that I want but being poor isn't making it easy. I have Kronos, Curse Of Frankenstein an Twins Of Evil and they were all three gifts.

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