Some BIG news for Hammer fans!

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Coming 8/29 from Second Sight Films.

The Mummy (1959)

https://secondsightfilms.co.uk/.../the-mummy-limited...

Special Features:

Main feature presented in original UK theatrical aspect ratio 1.66:1 and alternative full frame1.37:1
New audio commentary by film academic Kelly Robinson
Archive audio commentary by Marcus Hearn and Jonathan Rigby
An Appreciation of The Mummy by David Huckvale
The Music of The Mummy
Unwrapping The Mummy
The House of Horror: Memories of Bray
The Hammer Rep Company
Original Promo Reel
Still Gallery
Limited Edition Contents
Rigid slipcase with new artwork by Graham Humphreys
Soft cover book with new essays by Kat Ellinger, Lindsay Hallam and Kevin Lyons plus production stills
5 collectors' art cards

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Coming 8/29 from Second Sight Films.

The Mummy (1959)

https://secondsightfilms.co.uk/.../the-mummy-limited...

Special Features:

Main feature presented in original UK theatrical aspect ratio 1.66:1 and alternative full frame1.37:1
New audio commentary by film academic Kelly Robinson
Archive audio commentary by Marcus Hearn and Jonathan Rigby
An Appreciation of The Mummy by David Huckvale
The Music of The Mummy
Unwrapping The Mummy
The House of Horror: Memories of Bray
The Hammer Rep Company
Original Promo Reel
Still Gallery
Limited Edition Contents
Rigid slipcase with new artwork by Graham Humphreys
Soft cover book with new essays by Kat Ellinger, Lindsay Hallam and Kevin Lyons plus production stills
5 collectors' art cards

You STILL NEED to keep the previous UK BD release of this for the bonus Hammer film & the Peter Cushing Hammer TV episode as NEITHER fo them are included on this BD release.

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Coming from Umbrella in December.

https://shop.umbrellaent.com.au/coll...s-poster-cards

“If we saw the logo of Hammer Films we knew it would be a very special picture.” Martin Scorsese.


EXCLUSIVE TO THE UMBRELLA WEBSTORE!

Featuring a hard case with custom design
2 double sided A3 posters
6 x poster cards
16 page collector's booklet
Bonus Hammer trailers blu-ray with over 100 Hammer trailers
Chilling, thrilling and full of killing! Prepare yourself for a blood drenched sample slice of the legendary Hammer House of Horror. Collected together for the very first time are these three sinister sixties shockers accompanied by all-new exclusive special features, a bonus disc of over 100 Hammer trailers and a sixteen page collectors booklet.

THE EVIL OF FRANKENSTEIN

THE MONSTER IS BACK – AND NO ONE CAN STOP HIM!
Legendary horror icon Peter Cushing returns as the Baron in this gloriously gothic entry in Hammer’s highly successful Frankenstein series. Discovering his monster entombed in a block of ice, the Baron hatches plans for its resurrection. But to revive the brain-dead creature, he is forced to enlist the aid of an unscrupulous fairground hypnotist named Zoltan – who sees an opportunity to use the monster to exact murderous revenge against his enemies. The Baron soon finds himself fighting for control of his creature, climaxing in a shocking, fiery, battle to the death.Directed by famed Oscar winning cinematographer, Freddie Francis, THE EVIL OF FRANKENSTEIN is not only a spine-chilling throwback to the Universal Studios classic but a slice of British cult cinema guaranteed to satisfy diehard horror aficionados and thrill-seekers alike!

PARANOIAC!

Shocking! Horrifying! Macabre!
“A suspenseful and smartly paced opus.” Variety
In the 1960’s, inspired by the success of PSYCHO, the legendary Hammer House of Horror produced a number of psychological thrillers scripted by screenwriter Jimmy Sangster.Sangster’s ultimate puzzle picture, PARANOIAC!, told the disturbing tale of the Ashby siblings gathering to claim their late parent’s inheritance. The appearance of a long dead brother, a decade after his apparent suicide, unearths a history of obsessive and sadomasochistic relationships… and quite possibly murder!Showcasing an early, explosive performance from Oliver Reed and boasting countless plot twists to keep horror fans guessing until the final frame, PARANOIAC! stands proudly as one of Hammer’s darkest and most sinister thrillers.But, let’s leave the final word to The New York Mirror: “Idiotically entertaining, provided, of course, that you can find entertainment in blood, gore and lunacy.”

NIGHTMARE

SUPERNATURAL OR SUPER-MURDEROUS?
Janet spent her 11th birthday watching her father being stabbed to death by her insane mother. Can you imagine what a thing like that can do to a child?Now, aged 17, she suffers from nightmares so intense that her teachers fear for her sanity and decide that the best plan of action is to return her to the family home. But, the familiar surroundings only help to accentuate her night terrors.Janet fears that she is going mad – and if the disturbing visions aren’t traumatic enough, how will she survive a birthday party with a cake and a very large knife?Boasting a screenplay by Hammer psycho-thriller specialist Jimmy Sangster that, according to The Daily mail, guarantees audiences “One long scream!”NIGHTMARES is an eerie, atmospheric chiller that lays shock upon shock and twist upon twist right up to its breathless climax.

Director: Freddie Francis

Cast: David Knight; Duncan Lamont; Janette Scott; Jennie Linden; Moira Redmond; Oliver Reed; Peter Cushing; Peter Woodthorpe; Sheila Burrell

Extras:
EXCLUSIVE TO THE UMBRELLA WEBSTORE!
Featuring a hard case with custom design
2 double sided A3 posters
6 x poster cards
16 page collector's booklet
Bonus Hammer trailers blu-ray with over 100 Hammer trailers

THE EVIL OF FRANKENSTEIN
NEW! Audio Commentary by screenwriter and author Stephen Volk and actor John Voce
NEW! Author and film historian Kim Newman discusses actor Peter Cushing
NEW! HAMMER HOUSE OF PODCAST: THE EVIL OF FRANKENSTEIN
Stills gallery
Trailer

PARANOIAC!
NEW! Audio Commentary by author and film historian Alan Jones
NEW! Author and film historian Kim Newman discusses actor Oliver Reed
NEW! HAMMER HOUSE OF PODCAST: PARANOIAC!
Isolated music and effects audio track
Stills gallery
Trailer

NIGHTMARE
NEW! Audio Commentary by film historian and Dark Side magazine publisher Allan Bryce
NEW! Author and film historian Kim Newman discusses director Freddie Francis
NEW! HAMMER HOUSE OF PODCAST: NIGHTMARE
Stills gallery
Trailer

BONUS BLU-RAY DISC
NEW! HAMMER TIME: the ultimate Hammer trailer collection. Contains over 100 theatrical trailers and TV spots

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Anolis will be releasing The Lost Continent.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...259855&page=27

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Has Prehistoric Women ever been released on blu-ray anywhere?

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Has Prehistoric Women ever been released on blu-ray anywhere?

I don't think so.

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That's my impression too. It's a little odd since the Hammer name carries a lot of weight in the marketplace.

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Whilst we're at it, has 'She' (1965) ever had a blu-ray release?

Seems like a noteworthy omission if not.

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Whilst we're at it, has 'She' (1965) ever had a blu-ray release?

Seems like a noteworthy omission if not.

Nope, not aware of one. I guess Hammer sells as long as it's horror. Might be down to Studio Canal not having an HD master, because I'm sure someone in Germany would have put out 7 mediabooks by now. Shame it's SC and not Columbia, as Powerhouse would no doubt release it considering the obscure Hammer stuff they have put out.

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Nope, not aware of one. I guess Hammer sells as long as it's horror. Might be down to Studio Canal not having an HD master, because I'm sure someone in Germany would have put out 7 mediabooks by now. Shame it's SC and not Columbia, as Powerhouse would no doubt release it considering the obscure Hammer stuff they have put out.

That is indeed a drag, as it's one I would really enjoy revisiting in HD.

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UK Blu-ray coming 9/25/23.

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UK Blu-ray coming 9/25/23.

The US release is superior as it includes the alternate US version among the extras.

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"Hammer Films has a new owner, backing a fresh slate of films."

https://rue-morgue.com/legendary-ham...ner-john-gore/

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Coming from Umbrella in January.

Hammer Horror Vol 2 Collector's Edition: Shadow Of The Cat + Night Creatures + Phantom Of The Opera (Blu-Ray +Posters +Poster Cards) (1961, 1962)

Only available from the Umbrella webstore, the Hammer Horror Vol 2.
Collector's Edition includes:

Featuring a custom art design
2 double sided A3 posters
6 x poster cards
16 page collector's booklet

SHADOW OF THE CAT

NEW! Audio Commentary by author and film historian Alan Jones and Dark Side magazine publisher Allan Bryce
NEW! Author and film historian Kim Newman discusses director John Gilling
NEW! HAMMER HOUSE OF PODCAST: SHADOW OF THE CAT
Stills gallery
Trailer

NIGHT CREATURES
NEW! Audio Commentary by author and film historian Alan Jones and Dark Side magazine publisher Allan Bryce
NEW! Author and film historian Kim Newman discusses Hammer’s swashbuckler genre
NEW! HAMMER HOUSE OF PODCAST: CAPTAIN CLEGG aka NIGHT CREATURES
Stills gallery
Trailer

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
NEW! Audio Commentary by English Gothic author Jonathan Rigby and Encyclopedia of Fantastic Film & Television editor Kevin Lyons
NEW – Author and film historian Kim Newman discusses director Terence Fisher
NEW – HAMMER HOUSE OF PODCAST: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
Stills gallery
Trailer

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Dr. Jekyll (Joe Stephenson, with Eddie Izzard) has premiered, so sounds like the John Gore Organization Hammer's a go. Interesting to see what a largely theatrical owner does with it; presumably they bought it for the IP, and I for one look forward to the Captain Clegg musical. Let those skeletons dance! Some remarks from the premiere on youtube.