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Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell (Blu-ray) (1974)
His brain came from a genius. His body came from a killer. His soul came from hell!Director: Terence Fisher
Year of Copyright: 1973
Year of Production: 1972
OVERALL: Blu-ray B-
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Commentaries:(1) Audio Commentary by film historian/author Steve Haberman and film historian/filmmaker Constantine Nasr (2020)
(2) Audio Commentary by actors Madeline Smith and David Prowse, moderated by Jonathan Sothcott (2003) -
Extras:"The Men Who Made Hammer: Roy Skeggs" 2020 documentary (16:01)
Theatrical Trailer (2:58)
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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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Subtitles:Japanese (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:1080i60 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
*The Film
Audio Commentary by Hammer historian Marcus Hearn & stars Shane Briant and Madeline Smith (2011)
"Taking Over the Asylum: The Making of Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell” 2013 documentary (24:51)
"Charming Evil: Terence Fisher" 2013 documentary (12:56)
Photo Gallery (7:21)
DISC TWO (DVD Copy)
*The Film -
Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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Picture Format:1080i50 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English LPCM 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The DVD release included is encoded R2/4.
The sleeve gives incorrect RT of 99:00 for the Blu-ray & DVD. -
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Commentaries:(1) Audio Commentary by Hammer historian Marcus Hearn & stars Shane Briant and Madeline Smith (2011)
(2) Audio Commentary with Dr. Rolf Giesen und Uwe Sommerlad (in german, no subtitles) (2016) -
Extras:"Taking Over the Asylum: The Making of Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell" 2014 documentary (24:44)
"Charming Evil: Terence Fisher" 2014 documentary (12:48)
2004 interview with David Nathan (who made the German dub for Shane Briant) (19:52)
2004 interview with Friedrich Schönfelder (who made the German dub for Peter Cushing) (19:51)
US Theatrical Trailer (2:57)
US Pressbook (4:11)
Photo Gallery 1 (2:47)
Photo Gallery 2 (7:38) -
Subtitles:German (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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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:BD Title: "Frankensteins Höllenmonster".
Extras are in English with optional German subtitles bar the two 2004 interviews which are in German with no subtitles and the US trailer which is in English with no subtitles.
Extras are in 1080/24p unless otherwise stated. -
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Commentaries:(1) Audio Commentary by Hammer historian Marcus Hearn & stars Shane Briant and Madeline Smith (2011)
(2) Audio Commentary with Dr. Rolf Giesen und Uwe Sommerlad (in german, no subtitles) (2016) -
Extras:"Taking Over the Asylum: The Making of Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell" 2014 documentary (24:44)
"Charming Evil: Terence Fisher" 2014 documentary (12:48)
2004 interview with David Nathan (who made the German dub for Shane Briant) (19:52)
2004 interview with Friedrich Schönfelder (who made the German dub for Peter Cushing) (19:51)
US Theatrical Trailer (2:57)
US Pressbook (4:11)
Photo Gallery 1 (2:47)
Photo Gallery 2 (7:38) -
Subtitles:German (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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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:Mediabook
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Notes:BD Title: "Frankensteins Höllenmonster".
Extras are in English with optional German subtitles bar the two 2004 interviews which are in German with no subtitles and the US trailer which is in English with no subtitles.
Extras are in 1080/24p unless otherwise stated. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray)
*The Film: 1.66:1 Widescreen Version (94:32)
*The Film: 1.37:1 Open Matte Version (94:32)
Audio Commentary by Hammer historian Marcus Hearn & stars Shane Briant and Madeline Smith (2011)
"Taking Over the Asylum: The Making of Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell" 2014 documentary (24:44)
"Charming Evil: Terence Fisher" 2014 documentary (12:48)
Photo Gallery (7:21)
DISC TWO (DVD Copy)
*The Film: 1.66:1 Widescreen Version (91:09)
Audio Commentary by Hammer historian Marcus Hearn & stars Shane Briant and Madeline Smith (2011)
DISC THREE (DVD)
*The Film: 1.37:1 Open Matte Version (91:09)
Audio Commentary by Hammer historian Marcus Hearn & stars Shane Briant and Madeline Smith (2011)
"Taking Over the Asylum: The Making of Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell" 2014 documentary (24:44)
"Charming Evil: Terence Fisher" 2014 documentary (12:48)
Photo Gallery (7:21)
DVD-ROM:
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Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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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:The extras are not in HD on the Blu-ray.
Early pressings suffer from a minor glitch at 8:17 in the 1.66:1 version. However the 1.37:1 version has a more noticable glitch around 14:37. The DVDs seem to be unaffected. A replacement has now been offered as of 19th May 2014.
As of 2020, it would seem that uncorrected stock is still being sold.
This was the debut of the 2013 restoration which was subsequently used on all other BD releases bar the US. -
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Extras:*The Film: 1.66:1 Widescreen Version (94:45)
*The Film: 1.37:1 Open Matte Version (94:45)
(1) Audio Commentary by film historian Kat Ellinger (2022)
(2) Audio Commentary by Hammer historian Marcus Hearn & stars Shane Briant and Madeline Smith (2011)
2022 Appreciation by film historian David Huckvale (8:37)
"The Music of Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell" 2022 documentary (11:49)
"Taking Over the Asylum: The Making of Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell" 2014 documentary (25:56)*
"Charming Evil: Terence Fisher" 2014 documentary (13:29)*
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Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:1.66:1
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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:Special Case
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Notes:Extras are in HD.
*Converted from PAL to 1080p24.
Comes in a rigid slipcase with new artwork by Graham Humphreys, a softcover book with new essays by Kevin Lyons, Kelly Robinson and Emma Westwood plus production stills, and five collectors' art cards. -
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OVERALL: Blu-ray B
Second Sight for the new and archival extras.
The US Shout! Factory release has the US R-Rated version as well as exclusive extras.
The German editions have two exclusive interviews but these aren't English-friendly.
NOTE:
Later pressings corrected the glitches on the UK release.
Two versions of this film exist:
- the UK version (95 minutes);
- the US version which was cut down (93 minutes); this is missing:
-- A sequence, where the Baron damns his useless hands and grasps an artery from the monster's wrist with his teeth, followed by his rinsing his mouth out with water.
-- When Briant inserts the monster's eyeball, and Cushing says, "Pop it in", a brief side view of this procedure is replaced in the American version with a reaction shot of Madeline Smith.
-- A shot of Bernard Lee's character's handless arms in his open coffin.
-- After the asylum director has his throat mutilated by the monster, the gushing of blood that comes from his neck is a split-second longer.
-- A few seconds more of the inmates tearing apart the monster during the climax, most notably missing in action is a shot where his guts are being squashed by someone's feet.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray A America- Shout! Factory - Yes - US version (93:08)
- Blu-ray A Japan- Happinet - No cuts - UK Version (94:40)
- Blu-ray ALL Australia- Shock Entertainment - No cuts - UK Version (90:37 - 25fps)
- Blu-ray B Germany- Anolis Film Entertainment - No cuts - Uncut UK version (94:49)
- Blu-ray B Limited Edition Germany- Anolis Film Entertainment - No cuts - Uncut UK version (94:49)
- Blu-ray B United Kingdom- Icon Home Entertainment - No cuts - UK version (94:32)
- Blu-ray B Limited Edition United Kingdom- Second Sight - No cuts - UK version (94:45)
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Comparison added by Mark_Meakin on 26/10/13
Comparison last updated by Eric_Cotenas on 01/07/22UPDATE LOG:
26/10/13: Initial entry.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
06/05/14: UK release added.
21/05/14: UK release errors corrected on repressings.
01/08/17: Added Japan.
02/07/20: Added note on versions.
22/08/20: Addition of the Scream Factory release.
19/05/21: Added the two German editions.
02/07/22: Added Second Sight, cleanup, dates, caps-a-holic.
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