The Hammer Frankenstein Thread

[Vampix]

Didn't a fully uncut Aussie Blu of 'Monster from Hell' get released recently? I would've thought this is the same HD print that's going to get released over here too. Looking forward to it!

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

Yes, there was a recent Aussie disc. I've heard rumours that it's 1080i though, which is a bit of a shame.

[Vampix]

Originally Posted by bizarre_eye@Cult Labs

Yes, there was a recent Aussie disc. I've heard rumours that it's 1080i though, which is a bit of a shame.

So, does that mean the picture and sound quality is not as good as 1080p?

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Vampix

So, does that mean the picture and sound quality is not as good as 1080p?

If it is indeed 1080i, then it will only effect the picture... I'm not sure what the audio is like.

Checking Blu-ray.com it does list it as being 1080i, unfortunately. I'll await the specs of the UK disc.

[The Reaper Man@Cult Labs]

Heaven...I'm in Heaven....

[iluvdvds@Cult Labs]

Frankenstein And The Monster From Hell!

Available on DVD & Blu-Ray from Monday 28th April 2014

Starring the inimitable Peter Cushing, the last of Hammer’s acclaimed series of “Frankenstein” films and the final feature film directed by the legendary Terence Fisher.

Key talent:

Director Terence Fisher (The Curse of Frankenstein; Dracula; The Mummy; The Curse of The Werewolf; The Devil Rides Out)

Writer Anthony Hinds (The Curse of The Werewolf; Dracula: Prince of Darkness; Frankenstein Created Woman; Dracula Has Risen From The Grave)

Peter Cushing (Star Wars; The Mummy; The Curse Of Frankenstein)

Shane Briant (Captain Kronos - Vampire Hunter; Lady Chatterley’s Lover)

Madeline Smith (Live And Let Die; The Vampire Lovers; The Amazing Mr. Blunden)

David Prowse (Star Wars; A Clockwork Orange; The Horror Of Frankenstein)

Patrick Troughton (Doctor Who; The Omen; Scars Of Dracula)

Bernard Lee (M in the Bond films; The Third Man)

Synopsis:

Convicted of bodysnatching and using the body parts of his ill-gotten cadavers for research, Dr. Simon Helder is sentenced to five years in an insane asylum. On arrival, he recognises the penitentiary’s resident surgeon as none other than the infamous Baron Victor Frankenstein, who has been hiding out there and continuing his research into the reanimation of corpses under the pseudonym of Dr. Carl Victor. Recognising Helder’s surgical skills, Frankenstein enlists the young doctor as his assistant under the pretext of their tending to the medical needs of their fellow inmates. But the reality of the situation is far more sinister. Frankenstein is already well on his way to creating a new living creature assembled from the vital organs of murdered criminals and madmen.

You'll Love It Because -

A perfect, unusually gory and beautifully gothic swan song for Hammer’s incarnation of Mary Shelley’s two accursed creations, “Frankenstein And The Monster From Hell” features yet another (his sixth) standout performance by the brilliant Peter Cushing as the mad baron and is also notable for the pre-Star Wars pairing of the actors who would four years later reunite to play two of the most iconic villains in the cinematic galaxy – Darth Vader (David Prowse) and Grand Moff Tarkin (Cushing).

Hot Quotes:

“Possibly greatest Frankenstein film ever… the perfect end to Hammer’s run of tales of the mad Baron.” – British Horror Films.co.uk

“Chock full of the old horror film values we don’t see much of any more.” – New York Times

“The sixth Hammer ‘Frankenstein’ goes back to the gothic roots of their 1950s versions in style, and is a fitting end to both the series and director Terence Fisher’s brilliant career.” – Alan Jones, Radio Times

“An intelligent, inventive, stylized reworking of the themes that had sustained the series for almost two decades. Director Terence Fisher effectively pulls out all the stops.” – Sean Axmaker (Seattle Post - Intelligencer)

Special Features:

• Taking Over The Asylum: The Making Of Frankenstein And The Monster From Hell.
  
• Charming Evil: Terence Fisher at Hammer.
  
  
• Audio commentary by Shane Briant and Madeline Smith, moderated by Marcus Hearn.
  
• Animated stills gallery.
  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEcqCXkemMU



Hammer Horror's classic film, FRANKENSTEIN AND THE MONSTER FROM HELL comes to DVD + Blu-ray double play on the 28th April 2014. Pre-order yours here.

[bizarre_eye@Cult Labs]

I'm waiting for the inevitable Amazon pre-order price drop then I will be getting my order in.

[Nordicdusk]

I cant wait for this and released on my birthday makes it even better.

[The Reaper Man@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by bizarre_eye@Cult Labs

If it is indeed 1080i, then it will only effect the picture... I'm not sure what the audio is like.

Checking Blu-ray.com it does list it as being 1080i, unfortunately. I'll await the specs of the UK disc.

It looks and sounds lovey....but it's going.

That UK disc is a belter!

[Vampix]

I love Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell, and can't wait to get it on Blu-ray. Hopefully, it'll be the full uncut version like the recent Aussie release. I'll wait for reviews before ordering.