Indicator : HAMMER VOL.4 (1 Viewer)

[Randy Korstick]

It would actually be the 2nd Hammer Adventure film box if that's what they choose to call it. Volume 3 was the 1st one and it must have sold well enough. It was a great set. As a Hammer fan I couldn't see passing up any. This is one of the cases where the extras are almost worth the price. Usually I don't care much about extras but these are so well done and informative. But I like all the films to varying degrees of course but find all of them worthwhile. The adventure films are on par with the 50's adventure films Universal and Columbia were putting out.

 

[timk1041]

I wish some of these titles were sold separately instead of having to buy a whole set of 4. One of the sets I only bought because it had The Stranglers of Bombay on it. Terror of The Tongs is okay too, but I didn't care about the other 2 titles in the set, however in order to get the 1 or 2 you like you have to spend more money than you would want just to get something you do want. These sets aren't cheap either even when they're on sale.

 

[Randy Korstick]

I received the set (mine is #1124) and immediately watched The Revenge of Frankenstein. Amazing transfer! It transported me to 1958 when I saw it for the first time. The next day I watched the Jekyll movie. That must have been edited for US consumption. Anyway, I agree with your comments, and I look forward to the other 2 films.

The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll was heavily edited for US release. It was cut to 75 minutes and released as House of Fright by American International in 1961. A lot of the language that was considered bad at the time was changed to less offensive words as well as removing scenes like the snake dance.

 

[marcco00]

ordered this set from amazon uk and it should arrive this week-- can't wait!!!

 

[lark144]

The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll was heavily edited for US release. It was cut to 75 minutes and released as House of Fright by American International in 1961. A lot of the language that was considered bad at the time was changed to less offensive words as well as removing scenes like the snake dance.

The snake dance is in THE TWO FACES OF DR. JEKYLL that is on the disc, as well as lots of foul language from Oliver Reed, who plays a drunken lout in a bar--now that's a real stretch--so I'm assuming this is the UK version.

 

[Stephen PI]

The snake dance is in THE TWO FACES OF DR. JEKYLL that is on the disc, as well as lots of foul language from Oliver Reed, who plays a drunken lout in a bar--now that's a real stretch--so I'm assuming this is the UK version.

There is no bad language from Reed's character it's mostly from Paul Massie as Mr. Hyde.

 

[Randy Korstick]

The snake dance is in THE TWO FACES OF DR. JEKYLL that is on the disc, as well as lots of foul language from Oliver Reed, who plays a drunken lout in a bar--now that's a real stretch--so I'm assuming this is the UK version.

Yes The DVD and Blu Ray releases of this film have been the 90 minute UK cut under the original title.

 

[Peter Apruzzese]

Check out the bonus "The Many Faces of Dr. Jekyll" which details the censor cuts and shows before and after.

 

[lark144]

There is no bad language from Reed's character it's mostly from Paul Massie as Mr. Hyde.

How unReed-like of him. My memory is of him mouthing obscenities. So much for memory. I haven't watched the film all the way through yet--though I have watched a really interesting extra about Monty (007) Norman's soundtrack, which includes a clip of the snake dance.

 

[Douglas R]

This is another fabulous box set from Indicator.

My main interest in this set was THE DAMNED and TASTE OF FEAR. I'm not a fan of Hammer's gothic horrors but I do love their black and white thrillers and dramas. I saw both films when first released and although it may seem unlikely today, back in 1961, my teenage friends and I were terrified by TASTE OF FEAR and we were all taken aback by the numerous twists and turns of plot. Joseph Losey's THE DAMNED is one of Hammer's most fascinatingly bold films - intriguing and thought provoking but with the science fiction elements never quite gelling with the parallel biker gang plotline. Both films have never looked better in gloriously crisp black and white 2.35:1 widescreen.

 

[Randy Korstick]

Indicator announced the titles for volume 5:
Visa to Canton aka Passport to China - this is a nice surprise one of the few hammer films I have never seen. I believe this is the 1st home video release ever for this film.
The Pirates of Blood River
The Scarlet Blade aka The Crimson Blade
The Brigand of Kandahar

I'm surprised this volume did not include the Devil-Ship pirates with Christopher Lee but I am happy it includes The Scarlet Blade and The Brigand of Kandahar both fun small scale action movies similar to the adventure pictures Universal made in 1950's. There are still 4-4 Sony Hammers left so hopefully there is a volume 6

 

[Peter Apruzzese]

Indicator stated that the rights to Devil-Ship Pirates were not available.

 

[ahollis]

I just ordered it.

 

[bujaki]

So did I. Amazon UK for a total of $47.58 (including shipping).

 

[Larry Gelfand]

Indicator announced the titles for volume 5:
Visa to Canton aka Passport to China - this is a nice surprise one of the few hammer films I have never seen. I believe this is the 1st home video release ever for this film.
The Pirates of Blood River
The Scarlet Blade aka The Crimson Blade
The Brigand of Kandahar

Region B locked according to Indicator's product page.

 

[Randy Korstick]

Region B locked according to Indicator's product page.

Region free players are dirt cheap now. Same price as the box set.

 

[Randy Korstick]

Indicator stated that the rights to Devil-Ship Pirates were not available.

Yes they were not available to them in the UK even though its Colombia Studio Canal holds the UK rights. But Someone in the US could still obtain the rights.

 

[RICK BOND]

Yes they were not available to them in the UK even though its Colombia Studio Canal holds the UK rights. But Someone in the US could still obtain the rights.

Good, I hope Twilight Time release Devil Ship Pirates. They released a Nice, Blood River and Sword of SF Bluray.

 

[Randy Korstick]

Good, I hope Twilight Time release Devil Ship Pirates. They released a Nice, Blood River and Sword of SF Bluray.

They don't seem to be releasing anything anymore. Since Shout is doing studio canal I would think they would be the likely ones to release it in the US

 

[RICK BOND]

They don't seem to be releasing anything anymore. Since Shout is doing studio canal I would think they would be the likely ones to release it in the US

Yes I noticed Randy. I don't know what is going on with Twilight Time. ?? But Shout ! has been doing an Amazing job on Hammer and Universal Classics on Bluray. 2019 was a Great Shout year for my Bluray movie collection. It looks like this year is starting off fine with Rasputin,Capt. Kronos and a New Curse of the Werewolf coming ! : )