A Study in Terror (1965)- coming 4/3/18 from Mill Creek (1 Viewer)

[atfree]

Synopsis: Three of 19th Century England's most famous characters come together for the first time in this sumptuous, exciting mystery, as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson set out to bring down history's most notorious serial killer: Jack The Ripper!

When a suspicious package arrives at the master sleuth's Baker Street home, he and his old friend must join the hunt before more murders are committed... even though the trail may lead to places they'd rather not go. John Neville is one of the most authentic Holmes portrayers ever, and he's ably supported by Donald Houston as Watson, as well as such British acting royalty as Anthony Quayle, Robert Morley, Frank Finlay, Barbara Windsor, Cecil Parker and, in one of her earliest screen roles, Academy Award winner Dame Judi Dench (1998, Best Supporting Actress, Shakespeare in Love).

 

[Matt Hough]

Very enjoyable Sherlock Holmes thriller. Interesting to compare this to Murder by Decree since both pit Holmes against Jack the Ripper. This one has less production value, but the performances are just as strong as in the Bob Clark film. Recommended!

 

[Dick]

This has already received a decent Blu-ray release (Region B). How about giving us MURDER BY DECREE, which is just about the last major Holmes film not yet released in the format? (This was an Avco-Embassy release in the U.S., and I've no idea who holds the rights now).

 

[Will Krupp]

Oh wow, great news. I wasn't expecting this!

 

[Will Krupp]

This has already received a decent Blu-ray release. How about giving us MURDER BY DECREE, which is just about the last major Holmes film not yet released in the format? (This was an Avco-Embassy release in the U.S., and I've no idea who holds the rights now).

Eek...it sounds very confusing!

According to wikipedia:

Home entertainment rights (DVD, Blu-ray) were previously divided among Image Entertainment, The Criterion Collection, and Anchor Bay Entertainment, via separate output deals. Currently, the majority of the best-known Embassy titles are controlled by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer due to previous VHS or DVD releases through their inheritance of PolyGram's film library, with 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment handling distribution for MGM. Any other remaining titles are handled by Lionsgate Home Entertainment, due their longtime relationship with StudioCanal over their Carolco library.

The latest DVD was Lionsgate, if that means anything. I'd love a good blu-ray of DECREE. I have it on DVD but must confess I haven't watched in quite awhile.

 

[TheSteig]

I have the Blu ray import of A Study in Terror and since this is Mill Creek, I set my standards to low. I know Sony has given it an HD master but Mill Creek still manages to release their blu rays as cheaply made as possible.

Murder by Decree as well as the Peter Ustinov Poirot's are all with Lionsgate

 

[borisfw]

I have Study in Terror on dvd . I will pick up the Bluray.

 

[Randy Korstick]

Great news. An excellent film. I had it on Laserdisc never did pick up the DVD. I will definitely get this.

 

[atfree]

My assumption is this transfer will be the same as the one Odeon released in the UK in 2013. It's region free and I bought it in 2015. Very good transfer, so hopefully this US release will be as good.

 

[Will Krupp]

I've never actually seen it.

 

[Randy Korstick]

I've never actually seen it.

It has the look and feel of a Hammer movie if that helps.

 

[Josh Steinberg]

I have the Blu ray import of A Study in Terror and since this is Mill Creek, I set my standards to low. I know Sony has given it an HD master but Mill Creek still manages to release their blu rays as cheaply made as possible.

I will say, to Mill Creek's credit, that they have the best Blu-ray of Lady From Shanghai from Sony's master. TCM licensed it out initially for BD and released one version, quietly recalled it due to a bunch of errors, and then reissued a second version that had a different set of errors. By contrast, the Mill Creek one was correct on the first try and substantially cheaper.

 

[TheSteig]

The Indicator one seems to be the best of the bunch I did some research and think the Indicator will be my choice for Lady from Shanghai

Ill wait for reviews of A Study in Terror

 

[Richard V]

The cover illustration looks like Robert Mitchum playing Sherlock.

 

[Peter Apruzzese]

They should use the Batman TV show cash-in poster "The original caped crusader!"

 

[Robert Crawford]

Has anybody viewed this BD release? I've never seen this movie so I'm thinking of buying it.

 

[Johnny Angell]

There are only two reviews of the blu ray on Amazon. One liked the movie very much and closed his review with:

Despite their reputation on either titles Mill Creek has delivered a very clean image and sound.

And it's $9 right now.

 

[Matt Hough]

I have my copy, but I haven't gotten around to watching it yet. I just rewatched my DVD a few weeks ago, so I'm not quite in the mood to see it again so quickly.

 

[Johnny Angell]

I have my copy, but I haven't gotten around to watching it yet. I just rewatched my DVD a few weeks ago, so I'm not quite in the mood to see it again so quickly.

Can't ya just spot check it, purty please?

 

[Will Krupp]

http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/A-Study-in-Terror-Blu-ray/198257/#Review