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Matthew Hopkins: Witchfinder General AKA Witchfinder General AKA Conqueror Worm (The) (Blu-ray) (1968)
He'll hang, burn and mutilate you. He's the... witchfinder generalDirector: Michael Reeves
Year of Copyright: 1968
Year of Production: 1967
OVERALL: Draw-
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by co-producer Philip Waddilove and actor Ian Ogilvy, moderated by Steve Haberman (2007)
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Extras:Play Movie with Intro (2:56) and Outro (2:03) by Vincent Price from "The Vincent Price Gothic Horrors" Iowa Public Television Special
"Witchfinder General: Horror Classic" 2007 featurette (25:02)
1987 interview with actor Vincent Price (62:11)
Interview with Victoria Price (47:17)
Alternate Opening and Closing for US Cut "The Conqueror Worm" (5:52)
Theatrical Trailer (2:06)
Additional Vincent Price Trailers
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Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Only available in "The Vincent Price Collection" (2013 release) with The Pit and the Pendulum, The Masque of the Red Death, The Haunted Palace, The Fall of the House of Usher, and The Abominable Dr. Phibes.
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by co-producer Philip Waddilove and actor Ian Ogilvy, moderated by Steve Haberman (2007)
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Extras:Play Movie with Intro (2:56) and Outro (2:03) by Vincent Price from "The Vincent Price Gothic Horrors" Iowa Public Television Special
"Witchfinder General: Horror Classic" 2007 featurette (25:02)
1987 interview with actor Vincent Price (62:11)
Interview with Victoria Price (47:17)
Alternate Opening and Closing for US Cut "The Conqueror Worm" (5:52)
Theatrical Trailer (2:06)
Additional Vincent Price Trailers
Stills Gallery -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:With the exception of the Easter Egg, all extras are in 1080p.
Only available in "The Vincent Price Collection" (2013 release) with The Pit and the Pendulum, The Masque of the Red Death, The Haunted Palace, The Fall of the House of Usher, and The Abominable Dr. Phibes plus a 24-page booklet with an essay by author David Del Valle and rare photos. -
Easter eggs:Watch the Additional Vincent Price Trailers in full, and then afterwards you'll get a William Castle intro (Warning) about "The Tingler" (1080i60, 8:40).
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by co-producer Philip Waddilove and actor Ian Ogilvy, moderated by Steve Haberman (2007)
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Extras:Play Movie with Intro (2:56) and Outro (2:03) by Vincent Price from "The Vincent Price Gothic Horrors" Iowa Public Television Special
"Witchfinder General: Horror Classic" 2007 featurette (25:02)
1987 interview with actor Vincent Price (62:11)
Interview with Victoria Price (47:17)
Alternate Opening and Closing for US Cut "The Conqueror Worm" (5:52)
Theatrical Trailer (2:06)
Additional Vincent Price Trailers
Stills Gallery -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Only available in "The Vincent Price Collection" (2013 release) with The Pit and the Pendulum, The Masque of the Red Death, The Haunted Palace, The Fall of the House of Usher, and The Abominable Dr. Phibes.
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by co-producer Philip Waddilove and actor Ian Ogilvy, moderated by Steve Haberman (2007)
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Extras:Play Movie with Intro (2:56) and Outro (2:03) by Vincent Price from "The Vincent Price Gothic Horrors" Iowa Public Television Special
"Witchfinder General: Horror Classic" 2007 featurette (25:02)
1987 interview with actor Vincent Price (62:11)
Interview with Victoria Price (47:17)
Alternate Opening and Closing for US Cut "The Conqueror Worm" (5:52)
Theatrical Trailer (2:06)
Additional Vincent Price Trailers
Stills Gallery -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:With the exception of the Easter Egg, all extras are in 1080p.
Only available in "The Vincent Price Collection" (2013 release) with The Pit and the Pendulum, The Masque of the Red Death, The Haunted Palace, The Fall of the House of Usher, and The Abominable Dr. Phibes plus a 24-page booklet with an essay by author David Del Valle and rare photos. -
Easter eggs:Watch the Additional Vincent Price Trailers in full, and then afterwards you'll get a William Castle intro (Warning) about "The Tingler" (1080i60, 8:40).
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Also available in The Vincent Price Collection with "House on Haunted Hill", Fall of the House of Usher", "The Haunted Palace", "The Tomb of Ligeia", "The Masque of the Red Death", "The Last Man on Earth", "The Abominable Dr. Phibes", and "Dr. Phibes Rises Again" and packaged in a slipbox with 2 amaray (keep) cases.
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
*The Film - Director's Cut (86:46)
(1) Audio Commentary by Michael Reeves biographer Benjamin Halligan and Reeves' assistant Michael Armstrong (2011, in English only)
(2) Audio Commentary by co-producer Philip Waddilove and actor Ian Ogilvy, moderated by Steve Haberman (2007, in English only)
(3) Audio Commentary by film historians Dr. Gerd Naumann and Dr. Rolf Giesen (2022, in German with optional German subtitles)
(4) Audio Commentary by film historian Marcus Stiglegger (2015, in German with optional German subtitles)
"Terror from History" 2022 introduction by Prof. Dr Marcus Stiglegger (6:44, in German with optional English subtitles)
"The Young General: Reflections on Michael Reeves" 2022 documentary (72:53, in English with optional German subtitles)
"Witchfinder General: Horror Classic" 2007 documentary (25:02, in English with optional German subtitles)
1982 foreword by Vincent Price from "The Vincent Price Gothic Horrors" Iowa Public Television special (2:55, 1080i60, in English with optional German subtitles)
1982 afterword by Vincent Price from "The Vincent Price Gothic Horrors" Iowa Public Television special (2:03, 1080i60, in English with optional German subtitles)
German Opening and Closing Credits (3:15)
"The Conqueror Worm" Opening and Closing Credits (6:35, in English and German with optional German subtitles for the English track)
Director's Cut vs. Export Version Comparison (2:50, 1080i60)
Vincent Price on 'Aspel & Company' (10:33, 1080P, in English with optional German subtitles)
"Intrusion" 1961 Michael Reeves Short Film with optional by Michael Reeves biographer Benjiman Halligan and Reeves' assistant Michael Armstrong (10:52, in English with optional German subtitles)
U.K. Theatrical Trailer (2:35, in English with optional German subtitles)
"Der Hexenjäger" German Theatrical Trailer (3:03, in German only)
"Hopkins" 2014 music videy by Cathedral (5:38, in English only)
Picture Gallery (21:32)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
*The Film - Export Version (86:46)
*The Film - U.S. "The Conqueror Worm" Version (87:09)
"The Blood Beast, the Films of Michael Reeves" 1999 episode of "Eurotika!" (24:51, in English with optional German subtitles)
U.S. Theatrical Trailer (2:06, in English with optionalGgerman subtitles)
2013 "Trailers from Hell" with Josh Olsen (2:40, in English with optional German subtitles)
DISC THREE (DVD Copy)
*The Film - Director's Cut (83:13)
(1) Audio Commentary by Michael Reeves biographer Benjamin Halligan and Reeves' assistant Michael Armstrong (2011, in English only)
(2) Audio Commentary by co-producer Philip Waddilove and actor Ian Ogilvy, moderated by Steve Haberman (2007, in English only)
(3) Audio Commentary by film historians Dr. Gerd Naumann and Dr. Rolf Giesen (2022, in German with optional German subtitles)
(4) Audio Commentary by film historian Marcus Stiglegger (2015, in German with optional German subtitles)
"Terror from History" 2022 introduction by Prof. Dr Marcus Stiglegger (6:28, in German with optional English subtitles)
German Super 8 Version (24:34, in German only)
English Super 8 version (17:19, in English or German)
"Bloody Crimes - The Witchcraft" documentary (23:39, in English with optional German subtitles)
DISC FOUR (CD)
Soundtrack by Paul Ferris (33 tracks):
1. "Witchfinder General - Opening Titles" (2:05)
2. "Drama Sting, No. 1" (0:11)
3. "Captain Gordon Is That You?" (0:34)
4. "Nearly Home" (1:06)
5. "Peaceful Interlude" (1:36)
6. "Hopkins and Stearne" (0:24)
7. "A Ride in the Dark" (1:51)
8. "By the Water" (0:51)
9. "Interrogation of the Priest" (3:49)
10. "In the Tavern" (0:53)
11. "The Gaol" (1:11)
12. "In the Shadows" (1:51)
13. "Stearne Attacks Sara" (1:00)
14. "Nocturnal, No. 3" (0:49)
15. "Sara's Tears" (0:17)
16. "The Moat" (3:23)
17. "Hanging from the Tree" (0:59)
18. "Richard Rides to Sara" (1:48)
19. "Soft Interlude" (2:49)
20. "Action Mood" (3:45)
21. "Not Selling" (1:43)
22. "Stearne Escapes" (1:36)
23. "It's My Justice" (0:10)
24. "Master Loach" (0:23)
25. "To Lavenham" (0:30)
26. "Hopkins Confronted" (2:01)
27. "Reunited" (1:23)
28. "The Widower" (0:13)
29. "Accused" (2:52)
30. "The Castle Dungeon" (3:32)
31. "Witchfinder General - End Credits" (1:30)
32. "Witchfinder Intrigue" (0:26)
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Subtitles:English, German (all cuts)
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):Director's Cut
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
German (Light Sound) DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
Export Version
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
German (Light Sound) DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
U.S. Version
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (with original music by Paul Ferris)
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (with video-era synth score by Kendall Schmidt)
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Case type:Mediabook
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Notes:
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by Michael Reeves biographer Benjamin Halligan and Reeves' assistant Michael Armstrong (2011)
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Extras:Alternate Opening and Closing Credits from the US Release (HD, 6:23)
Alternate Scenes from Export Version (5:08)
"Aspel & Company" 1984 TV episode excerpt featuring Vincent Price (10:07)
"Eurotika!:The Blood Beast, the Films of Michael Reeves" 1999 TV episode (23:50)
"Bloody Crimes: Witchcraft" (with Bryan McKenney) featurette (23:39)
"Intrusion" mute 1961 short film with optional commentary by Michael Reeves biographer Benjamin Halligan and Reeves' assistant Michael Armstrong (10:25)
Stills Gallery (HD, 2:00)
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Extras in standard definition unless otherwise stated.
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Extras:Theatrical Trailer (2:06)
Bonus Trailers:
- "Scum" (2:21)
- "The Fury" (3:02)
- "Fear City" (2:43)
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
*The Film
"The Witchfinder General by Michael Reeves" visual essay by Bruno Terrier (2020) (27:28)
"Eurotika!: The Blood Beast, the Films of Michael Reeves" 1999 TV episode (23:50)
"Bloody Crimes Whitchcraft" featurette (23:39)
Alternate Scenes for the Export Version (5:08)
Alternate Opening and Closing Credits (6:23)
DISC TWO (DVD Copy) -
Subtitles:French
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 1.0
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Includes a 20 page booklet.
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
*The Film - Director's Cut
(1) Audio Commentary by Michael Reeves biographer Benjamin Halligan and Reeves' assistant Michael Armstrong (2011)
(2) Audio Commentary by film historian Marcus Stiglegger (2015, in German)
Alternate Opening and Closing Credits from the US Release (6:08)
Alternate Nude Scenes from Export Version (5:08)
"Intrusion" Michael Reeves' Short Film (10:25)
German Credit Sequence (4:01)
Slideshows:
- Stills (4:12)
- Artwork (2:09)
- Press Materials (1:32)
- Locations (0:47)
Original Theatrical Trailer (2:29)
Bonus Trailers (in German):
- "Suspiria" (1:08)
- "Fortress" (2:10)
- "The Psychic" (3:16)
- "The Beacon" (2:01)
DISC TWO (DVD)
*The Film - Director's Cut (83:10 PAL)
Audio Commentary by Michael Reeves biographer Benjamin Halligan and Reeves' assistant Michael Armstrong (2011)
Alternate Opening and Closing Credits from the US Release (6:08)
Alternate Nude Scenes from Export Version (5:09)
"Intrusion" Michael Reeves' Short Film (with optional Audio Commentary with Benjamin Halligan and Michael Armstrong) (10:25)
Slideshows:
- Stills (4:12)
- Artwork (2:09)
- Press Materials (1:32)
- Locations (0:45)
Original Trailer (2:29)
Bonus Trailers (in German):
- "Suspiria" (1:06)
- "Conquest" (2:44)
- "Combat Shock" (3:09)
- "Yor" (1:09)
DISC THREE (DVD)
*The Film - Export Version (83:10 PAL)
Audio Commentary by film historian Marcus Stiglegger (2015, in German)
German Super 8-Version (24:34)
English Super 8-Version - German dubbed (17:19)
English Super 8-Version - original (17:19)
Interview with Victoria Price (18:19) -
Subtitles:German
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0
German DTS-HD Master Audio 1.0 -
Case type:Special Case
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Notes:Extras are in English except where noted.
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by Kim Newman and Sean Hogan (director's cut)
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Extras:"Back on the Horse - Ian Ogilvy on Witchfinder General" interview (22:13)
"Which Witch is Which? - Adam Scovell on Witchfinder General" interview (21:14)
"The Editing of Witchfinder General" documentary (32:10)
Alternate Nude Scenes (3:46)
UK Theatrical Trailer (2:32)
USA “Conqueror Worm” Trailer (2:06) -
Subtitles:English
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Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Extras are in 1080p.
Alternate Nude Scenes in English with optional English HoH subtitles.
Other extras are in English without subtitles.
Includes a reversible sleeve featuring new artwork by Sean Longmore & original poster.
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OVERALL: Draw
The 2022 German edition is the most comprehensive but do note that the US and UK editions feature some exclusive extras.
The 2024 UK release has two versions of the film (from 4K restorations) with some exclusive extras.
The US/Canadian, French, and UK Odeon releases have the director's cut each with some differing exclusive extras.
The review of the 2013 US release can be found HERE.
This film has multiple versions:
- UK theatrical release which is also the director's cut (86 minutes).
- The export version which has some alternate scenes of nudity (86 minutes).
- The US release retitled "The Conqueror Worm" which is the same as the UK version except for the title and a Poe quote text screen.
- The US home video version "The Conqueror Worm" with the Poe quote text screen, plus the nude scenes from the export version and an alternate soundtrack. -
CUTS:
- Blu-ray A The Vincent Price Collection America- Shout! Factory - No cuts - director's Cut (86:50)
- Blu-ray A The Vincent Price Collection America- Shout! Factory - No cuts. Director's Cut (86:50)
- Blu-ray A The Vincent Price Collection Canada- Shout! Factory - No cuts - director's Cut (86:50)
- Blu-ray A The Vincent Price Collection Canada- Shout! Factory - No cuts. Director's Cut (86:50)
- Blu-ray ALL The Vincent Price Collection Australia- Shock Entertainment - No cuts (86:51).
- Blu-ray ALL Limited Collector‘s Edition Germany- Wicked-Vision - No cuts - includes the director's cut (86:46), the export version (86:46), and the U.S. version (87:09)
- Blu-ray ALL Special Edition United Kingdom- Odeon Entertainment - No cuts - Director's cut (86:42)
- Blu-ray B Australia- Shock - No cuts. Director's Cut (86:50)
- Blu-ray B France- BQHL Éditions - No cuts. Director's Cut (86:50)
- Blu-ray B Limited Collector's Edition Germany- 84 Entertainment - No cuts. Includes both the Director's Cut (86:42) and the Export Version (83:10 PAL)
- Blu-ray B United Kingdom- 88 Films - No cuts - includes the director's cut (86:35) and the U.S. home video version featuring nude scenes from the export version and an alternate soundtrack (86:47)
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Comparison added by Paul_Lewis on 30/05/11
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 08/04/24UPDATE LOG:
04/10/13: Added US release.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
30/05/11: Initial entry.
29/12/11: Added Beaver link.
02/06/15: Added Australia release.
26/08/16: Added Germany, update UK from Dolby to DTS-HD MA, ASINs, capsaholic.
20/08/17: General tidyup.
20/10/20: Addition of the 2020 Scream Factory release.
30/11/20L Addition of the Australian Vincent Price Collection.
16/11/21: Added France.
27/05/22: Germany, cleanup, dates.
08/04/24: Added UK 88.
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