Studio Canal in the UK are to release two more classic Hammer titles onto 4K UHD and Blu-Ray soon.
First is one of Hammer’s most ambitious and under-appreciated films, DEMONS OF THE MIND, directed by Peter Sykes.
The Collector’s Edition includes both UHD and Blu-ray discs, new artwork by Johnny Dombrowski, two posters, and a 64-page booklet featuring new essays, the original press kit, and a host of fascinating extras.
SYNOPSIS: Baron Zorn (Robert Hardy) is convinced that his son Emil (Shane Briant) and daughter Elizabeth (Gillian Hills) are suffering from a hereditary madness. In an attempt to contain their insanity, he keeps them imprisoned and drugged, yet these measures are not enough to stop his children from expressing their decadent desires and violent natures. Desperate for a cure, Zorn employs the discredited Dr. Falkenberg (Patrick Magee) to investigate his family’s plight…
SPECIAL FEATURES:
NEW ‘Evil In the Blood’: Virginia Wetherell on Demons of the Mind
Audio Commentary with Author/Film Historian Steve Haberman
Audio commentary with director Peter Sykes, screenwriter Christopher Wicking and actress Virginia Wetherell, moderated by film historian Jonathan Sothcott
‘Blood Will Have Blood’: Inside Demons of the Mind
Interview with Camera Operator Neil Binney
Behind the Scenes Stills Gallery
Colour Lobby Cards Gallery
Trailer
The release also includes a 64-page perfect-bound booklet featuring the original press kit, new essays, and two posters.
Next is Blood on the Mummy’s Tomb, based on a novel by Dracula author Bram Stoker, and directed by Seth Holt. The 1971 film was scripted by Christopher Wickling (who also wrote DEMONS OF THE MIND), with dazzling cinematography and production design from Hammer regulars Arthur Grant and Scott MacGregor.
SYNOPSIS:
At the moment archaeologist Julian Fuchs (Andrew Keir) and his expedition team discover the tomb of the evil ancient Egyptian Queen Tera (Valerie Leon), his daughter Margaret (also Leon) is born exactly in Tera’s image. Years later, Corbeck (James Villiers) wishes to resurrect Tera and use her immense power for his own nefarious ends. With Margaret’s help, they hunt down the relics required for the occult ceremony in which Tera’s soul, that has been sojourning in the identical body of Margaret, will be transferred to her preserved corpse…
SPECIAL FEATURES:
NEW ‘Valerie Leon inside the Mummy’s Tomb’
NEW ‘That’s A Wrap’: Kim Newman explores Blood from the Mummy’s Tomb
Audio Commentary with Author/Film Historian Steve Haberman
‘The Pharaoh’s Curse’: Inside Blood from the Mummy’s Tomb
Interview with Valerie Leon and Christopher Wicking
Interview with Sound Recordist Tony Dawe
Interview with Camera Operator Neil Binney
TV/Radio Spots
B&W Lobby Cards Gallery
Colour Lobby Cards Gallery
Behind the Stills Gallery
Trailer
The release includes a 64-page perfect-bound booklet featuring the original press kit, new essays, and two posters.
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