The discs feature:

• The House of Clemens: a brand-new 59-minute documentary looking at Brian Clemens and his body of work, with contributions from his family, friends and colleagues
• New 2024 introduction by Caroline Munro on 1.66:1 UK Theatrical Version
• New 2024 commentary featuring Caroline Munro and Sam & George Clemens on 1.66:1 UK Theatrical Version
• New 2024 introduction by Sam & George Clemens on 1.37:1 As-Filmed Version
• Archive 2011 commentary featuring Brian Clemens, Caroline Munro, Shane Briant, John Carson and Marcus Hearn on 1.37:1 As-Filmed Version
• Archive 2011 commentary featuring Brian Clemens, Director of Photography Ian Wilson and Marcus Hearn on 1.37:1 As-Filmed Version
• Archive 2013 introduction by Brian Clemens on 1.85:1 US Theatrical Version
• Archive 2020 commentary featuring film historian Bruce G. Hallenbeck on 1.85:1 US Theatrical Version
• Archive 2003 commentary featuring Brian Clemens, Caroline Munro and Jonathan Sothcott on 1.85:1 US Theatrical Version
• Original UK Theatrical Trailer
• Original Foreign Theatrical Trailer
• Original US Theatrical Trailer
• Original UK Censor Card
• Original US Radio Spots
• Original Textless Titles and Backgrounds
• Kronos Returns: archive featurette on the 2008 reunion of cast and crew
• Brian Clemens 1991 interview from the Festival of Fantastic Films archive
• Brian Clemens 2000 interview from the Festival of Fantastic Films archive
• Horst Janson 2010 interview from the Festival of Fantastic Films archive
• Lois Daine 2017 interview from the James McCabe archive
• Anything Goes: Hammer Horror in the 1970s - 2020 featurette featuring Kim Newman and Stephen Jones
• Extensive stills gallery including many rare behind-the-scenes pictures and featuring music from Laurie Johnson's outstanding score

The booklet features:

• New article on the making of Captain Kronos by actor and author Bruce G. Hallenbeck
• Archive interviews with Horst Janson, Caroline Munro, Laurie Johnson, John Cater, Lisa Collings and William Hobbs, courtesy of Little Shoppe of Horrors magazine
• New article examining why Kronos never made it to a franchise by film historian Laura Mayne
• New article on Laurie Johnson by Movie Music International's John Mansell
• Archive Brian Clemens interview from a 1974 edition of Monster Times
• Archive review of Captain Kronos from 1974 by Video Watchdog's Tim Lucas
• New article examining the film's UK cinema distribution by Steve Rogers
• Reproduction pressbook, call sheet and US PR material

LONDON, UK (31/10/24): This Halloween, Hammer Films invites horror fans to experience an unparalleled celebration of the studio’s legendary legacy. The highly anticipated 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray™ release of a brand-new 4K restoration of Captain Kronos Vampire Hunter becomes available for pre-order on Thursday 31st October, marking the cult classic’s 50th anniversary.

The home entertainment announcement kicks off Hammer Films’ 90th anniversary celebrations including a partnership with Sky Arts for the premiere of Deep Fusion Films’ new documentary Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters, a deep dive into the iconic studio’s legacy which will be shown exclusively on Sky Arts at 9pm on 31st October. Throughout November, Sky Arts is then screening a selection of classic Hammer horror to honour the 90th anniversary on 9th November.

Hammer Films brings cult classic Captain Kronos Vampire Hunter back to life as the first stunning 4K restoration from the new Hammer team, under John Gore’s leadership. Written and directed by the legendary Brian Clemens (The Avengers, The Professionals) and originally released in 1974, this swashbuckling horror film has been meticulously restored from the original film negatives. It will be celebrating its 50th anniversary with a limited collector’s edition 5-disc set (2 UHD discs and 3 Blu-rays™) enclosed within a high-end, leather-feel slipcase with debossed red foil titling. Available for pre-order on 31st October, the limited collector’s edition features:

• Three presentations of the film: UK Theatrical, US Theatrical and As-Filmed Versions
• Brand-new documentary on Brian Clemens’ life and work by Chris Chapman, featuring interviews with Brian’s colleagues, friends and family
• Brand-new introductions and commentary by Hammer icon and star Caroline Munro and Brian Clemens’ sons, Sam and George
• Previously unseen interviews with Brian Clemens and star Horst Janson
• Brand new artwork by world-renowned artist Graham Humphreys
• High-end collectible packaging featuring the 5 discs, a double-sided poster, art cards, new booklet on the making of this cult classic and 100-page comic featuring a reprint of the Kronos strips from the legendary 1970s magazine The House of Hammer

A film that has only grown in significance since its 1974 release, it mixes swashbuckling action with horror; a bold and innovative departure for Hammer and one that continues to inspire filmmakers today.

This release not only revives a Hammer classic but reaffirms the studio’s commitment to restoring its cinematic treasures for today’s horror enthusiasts and dedicated collectors worldwide.

It is the first 4K restoration from John Gore’s Hammer team and an essential collector’s edition that offers a deep dive into the film’s creation and legacy. With extensive bonus materials, including new rare interviews and archival commentaries, it offers fans an unprecedented look behind the scenes of one of Hammer’s most innovative films.

“Captain Kronos Vampire Hunter represents the adventurous spirit of Hammer in the 1970s - a bold blend of horror, action and fantasy that was ahead of its time. This 4K restoration allows us to finally present the film in its full glory, and I’m thrilled that it’s the first of many Hammer Films restorations.” says John Gore, Hammer Films’ CEO and Chairman.

Leading lady Caroline Munro reflects “I have such fond memories of working on Captain Kronos. It was a true passion project and seeing it restored in 4K is like watching it with new eyes. Fans are in for a real treat with this release - it looks stunning and captures all the excitement we felt making it.”

Sam Clemens, son of writer/director Brian Clemens, echoes this sentiment: “My father was always proud of Captain Kronos. He saw it as a fresh take on the vampire mythos and a character who could have spawned a series. This 4K restoration is the version he would have wanted fans to experience.”

Hollywood starlet Barbara Payton stars in this gripping sci-fi thriller, two brilliant scientists unlock the secret to duplicating life, only to find their actions have deadly consequences. When they use their invention to clone the woman they both love, a dangerous love triangle ensues. With mind-bending twists and a chilling exploration of human nature, Four Sided Triangle blends classic British sci-fi with psychological suspense, proving that some inventions are best left unexplored. Never before seen on Blu-Ray in the UK, Four Sided Triangle makes its debut as a brand-new Hammer 4K restoration from the original negative film elements.

Co-written and directed by Hammer legend Terence Fisher, Four Sided Triangle is available to Pre-Order on 14th February and will be released on 31st March.

This limited collector's edition comprises:

• Two disks in a stylish digipak, one UHD and one Blu-Ray with the content duplicated across both formats, with English, French, Italian, Spanish, German subtitles on each version of the film.
• A rigid box featuring brand new artwork by UK illustrator Tommy Pocket.
• An extensive booklet containing new essays and reproduced material from the Hammer archives.
• Facsimile reproductions of the UK and US pressbooks and a double-sided poster.

The disks features:

• New commentary with film and media historian Melanie Williams and film researcher and critic Thirza Wakefield.
• New commentary with actor and film historian Jonathan Rigby, author of English Gothic, and Kevin Lyons, editor of the Encyclopaedia of Fantastic Film and Television website.
• I Am Not Ashamed: Film historian Lucy Bolton takes an unvarnished look at Barbara Payton, her body of work and her riches-to-rags story of Hollywood excess in an unenlightened and censorious age.
• In the Sticks Sci-Fi!: William Fowler and Vic Pratt, creators/curators of the bfi’s ongoing Flipside series, discuss and deconstruct this key example of Hammer’s science-horror output.
• Things to Come: Film historian and writer Neil Sinyard examines Four Sided Triangle, its stars, direction and problematic sexual politics.
• An extensive image gallery, including behind-the-scenes images, alongside tracks from Malcolm Arnold’s score.

The booklet features:

• New article by writer and actor Bruce G. Hallenbeck, examining the making of Four Sided Triangle.
• New article by novelist and screenwriter Gavin Collinson, examining the source for this Frankenstein-inspired story and its many adjacent films.
• New article by author and film expert Neil Sinyard, comparing the screenplay against noted sci-fi author William F. Temple’s source novel.
• An archive interview with Len Harris, Hammer’s stalwart camera operator and a key presence at Hammer for over a decade.
• A new in-depth examination of the attempts at remaking Four Sided Triangle in the 1990s (including reproduction production paperwork from the Hammer archive).
• Reproductions of the UK and US Pressbooks.
• A double-sided poster.

Hollywood hard man Stuart Whitman and powerhouse martial artist Ti Lung star in this brutal crime thriller filmed entirely on location in Hong Kong by Hammer and the Shaw Brothers. Guest-starring Peter Cushing and sporting a funky soundtrack from Johnny Dankworth's key collaborator David Lindup, Shatter has been painstakingly restored by Hammer in 4K from the original film negatives.

Professional contract killer Shatter is double-crossed on his latest job and finds himself pursued across Hong Kong, a pawn in the game of his client's violent criminal agenda.

The discs feature:

• New commentary with academic and Asian cinema expert Leon Hunt and film historian and writer Adrian Smith.
• New commentary with Heidi Honeycutt, writer, filmmaker and film programmer, and western/crime movie expert Toby Roan.
• 1998 commentary with uncredited director Monte Hellman and contributions from Stuart Whitman.
• Once Upon a Time in the East: Screenwriter and author David Pirie and Little Shoppe of Horrors’ Dick Klemensen examine the state of Hammer in the 1970s and the numerous issues encountered filming Shatter in Hong Kong.
• Hammer and Tongs: archive interview with Renée Glynne, in charge of continuity on many Hammers, as she reflects on Hong Kong and the various issues that plagued Shatter’s production.
• Cultural Crossover: Historian and film critic Christina Newland and academic/martial arts cinema expert Wayne Wong examine Shatter’s place in the wider context of 1970s action/crime films and Asian martial arts cinema.
• Hitting the Right Notes: Musician Mike Lindup reflects on his father, composer David Lindup, and his body of work which covered film soundtracks, library music and arrangements and orchestrations for musicians like Johnny Dankworth.
• Censored: A comparison of the new, uncensored restoration and the censored master that was previously in circulation for decades.
• A gallery of stills and publicity material alongside tracks from David Lindup’s score.

The booklet features:

• New article by writer and actor Bruce G. Hallenbeck examining the making of Shatter.
• New article by film journalist Paul Bramhall that investigates “East meets West” productions and the casting of Asian stars in international films.
• New article by author and crime film expert Barry Forshaw who investigates the Golden Age of Crime Movies: the 1970s!
• New article by writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington who takes a pointed look at the swirling zeitgeist of early 1970s pop culture and how it influenced Shatter.
• New article making an in-depth comparison of the different versions of the Shatter script in the Hammer Archive, how the story developed and how it compares with what’s onscreen.
• New article taking a deep dive that addresses the rumours and guesswork surrounding the making of Shatter with the aid of recently-unearthed key paperwork from the Hammer Archive.

Double-sided poster.

This limited collector's edition comprises:

• Five discs in a stylish digipak, including two UHD and three Blu-ray, with the Hammer content duplicated across both formats. The BBC content is presented in Standard Definition on Region B formatted Blu-ray disc.
• Three iterations of Quatermass 2: 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 re-titled Enemy from Space.
• Brand-new 5.1 mix for all three versions alongside the original mono film soundtrack.
• Additional German and Italian audio for all three versions. English, French, Italian, Spanish and German subtitles on all versions of the film.
• Packaged in a high-end, leather-feel slipcase with debossed red and silver titling.
• Rigid inner box featuring new artwork by cult favourite artist Graham Humphreys.
• Double-sided poster of original one-sheets.
• Eight art cards featuring facsimiles of the original US cinema lobby cards.
• 176-page booklet featuring new and reprint articles and reproductions of original publicity.
• 60-page comic featuring a reprint of the comic strip from legendary 1970s magazine The House of Hammer.

The discs feature:

• The Legend of Nigel Kneale: Enemy from Space. Toby Hadoke continues his investigation into the truth behind the legend, in part two of a brand-new two-part documentary.
• Doubling Down: Uncovering Quatermass 2. A close look at the making of Quatermass 2, with contributions from Jon Dear, Stephen Gallagher, Toby Hadoke, Wayne Kinsey, Andy Murray and Stephen Volk.
• Quatermass II: All six episodes of the landmark 1955 BBC serial.
• Man of Action: Author and Hammer expert Stephen Laws and author/biographer Derek Sculthorpe examine the life and career of Brian Donlevy.
• Quatermass Crew: Candid reminiscences from the making of Quatermass 2 with 3rd assistant director Hugh Harlow and special effects assistant Brian Johnson.
• A Question of Character: Nigel Kneale famously hated Brian Donlevy’s performance as Quatermass. Jon Dear, Stephen Gallagher, Toby Hadoke, Wayne Kinsey, Andy Murray and Stephen Volk offer their own perspectives.
• Quatermass and the Hammer Experience: Interviewed by Ted Newsom in the early 1990s, Val Guest discusses the films he made for Hammer.
• Val Guest 2003 interview from original UK DVD release of Quatermass 2.
• Reviving Quatermass 2: A look behind-the-scenes at how the new 4K restoration of Quatermass 2 was made.
• Original trailers, foreign titles, Super 8 cut-down version and the original BBFC censor cards for Quatermass 2.
• Extensive image gallery of stills and publicity material, alongside tracks from James Bernard’s score.
• New commentary with actor and comedian Toby Hadoke, Nigel Kneale’s biographer Andy Murray and Stephen R. Bissett, artist and film historian.
• New commentary with writer/academic Brontë Schiltz and author/producer Jon Dear.
• Archive commentary with director Val Guest, recorded for laserdisc in 1998.
• Archive commentary with writer Nigel Kneale and Hammer expert Marcus Hearn, recorded for laserdisc in 1998.
• Archive commentary featuring sections of both laserdisc commentaries, edited for DVD in 2003.
• Archive commentary featuring documentarian and Hammer expert Ted Newsom, recorded for Blu-ray in 2019.
• Archive commentary with filmmaker and Hammer expert Constantine Nasr and writer/producer Dr Steve Haberman, recorded for Blu-Ray in 2019.

The booklet features:

• New article on the making of Quatermass 2 by Bruce Hallenbeck.
• New article by Andrew Pixley where he takes a look at the production of the second BBC series and its impact on the viewing public.
• New article by Andy Murray that takes a look at that most complicated of relationships: Nigel Kneale vs 1950s Sci-Fi.
• Archive article from Picturegoer magazine where Edith Nepean visits the Danziger’s Studios during the filming of Quatermass 2.
• New article from writer Stephen Laws, who takes a personal look at Brian Donlevy and his place in the pantheon of Quatermass actors.
• New article from Jon Dear, who investigated why New Towns are often portrayed on film and television as sinister monuments to trauma.
• Archive interview with Barry Lowe, who featured in both Quatermass films as well as several other Hammer productions
• New article by Hammer expert Wayne Kindey, who unpicks the differences between the TV series, the draft scripts and the final film.

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