Each month, a new Hammer title rises from the crypt, newly restored in 4K, as part of an exclusive Limited Collector’s Edition range, carefully chosen from Hammer’s legendary archive and brought back to life by the British film studio.
This October, The Curse of Frankenstein is the most ambitious release yet. Across six discs, with exclusive content, multiple presentations of the film, and premium packaging, it is a landmark entry in the range in collaboration with The Warner Archive Collection, and an essential addition for every serious collector.
Released in 1957, The Curse of Frankenstein was Hammer’s first colour horror, a bold, brutal reinvention of the Frankenstein story. This film was the first time Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee had performed together on screen, forming a legendary acting partnership. Cushing’s chilling Baron and Lee’s tragic Creature redefined the genre, launching a franchise and establishing Hammer’s signature gothic style that would change the face of horror filmmaking forever.
Marking the film’s worldwide 4K UHD debut, this edition is a painstaking restoration from the best surviving elements, newly remastered for stunning picture quality with a brand-new 5.1 surround mix and original mono audio options.
The 6-disc set features the longest version of this classic gothic horror known to exist – including the notorious "eyeball" scene. The sixth disc is exclusive to this boxset. Combined with exclusive documentaries, expert commentaries, rare archival material, a feature length archive documentary, and deluxe printed extras, this is the definitive collector’s edition of a horror classic.
Limited Collector’s Edition Boxset details:
6-disc 4K UHD & Blu-ray set:
A premium digipak with two UHDs and four Blu-rays, including:
All three aspect ratios: UK Theatrical (1.66:1), US Theatrical (1.85:1), and As-Filmed (1.37:1)
New 5.1 mix + original mono
Exclusive new features:
Recreating the Creature: Oscar-winner Dave Elsey recreates Phil Leakey’s iconic make-up, with insights from a newly discovered audio interview with Leakey and a new interview with his son, Peter Leakey.
A Fitting Vocation/Topped and Tailed: A two-part tribute to wardrobe mistress Molly Arbuthnot, with contributions from Professor Melanie Bell, Jo Botting (BFI) and actor Melvyn Hayes, who played Young Victor Frankenstein.
Good or Tuesday?: A celebration of screenwriter Jimmy Sangster’s Hammer legacy, with insights from Mark Gatiss, Wayne Kinsey, David Pirie, Stephen Laws, Stephen Gallagher and Dick Klemensen.
Painting with Fine Brushes: A previously unheard audio interview with cinematographer Jack Asher, offering personal insights into his visual artistry.
Beside the Seaside: Actor Madeline Smith visits Peter Cushing’s beloved hometown of Whitstable, to learn more about the man behind the actor.
A Gothic History of Frankenstein: Stephen Volk discusses Shelley’s original novel, its adaptation to cinema and the legacy of Hammer’s genre-defining 1957 film.
