Hammer on Blu - Blu-ray Forum

Paradiso · 09-20-2007, 03:39 PM

I know we have a "what horror films would you like" post, but in regards to my reply, anyone know if Anchor Bay/WB is in production of the Hammer films? The colors alone in those movies would look fantastic in HD....mmmmm....Hammer...

Oops title should have been "Hammer on Blu" It's early forgive me

almy · 09-21-2007, 11:18 PM

According to an on-line chat (at least a year old) hosted by HOME THEATRE, reps from Warners admitted that their early Hammer DVD releses left a lot to be desired and were grooming some for HiDef release. No titles specific titles were mentioned, but I'd love to get CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN and HORROR OF DRACULA. You can probably still access the transcript of the discussion at www.thedigitalbits.com.

Paradiso · 09-21-2007, 11:48 PM

Thanks almy. Yeah, I'm a big digitalbits.com fan. Bill Hunt's commentary on the whole format war thing is what finally convinced me to "early adopt". No regrets here, I'm loving it.

On the Hammer thing: Thanks for the link. I really dig Peter Cushing/Christopher Lee, and thru watching those films have grown to love a lot of the other titles in the Hammer film family.

Marcusarilius · 09-22-2007, 12:11 AM

The Evil of Frankenstein and Brides of Dracula for me!

Deciazulado · 09-22-2007, 12:14 AM

I wish Dracula came with its original British title (Dracula).

Rob71 · 09-22-2007, 03:12 AM

They have a website here. They have a lot of info about their movies and some cool memorabilia for sale. Sony is going to release some region 2 DVD's, so there's at least a possibility they could come to BLU.

Jack Torrance · 09-22-2007, 03:37 AM

Outside of the UK, the rights for Hammer Films are all over the place. But a large portion reside with Warner, Anchor Bay and Universal in the USA... so, Universal aside there is definitely a chance of seeing some Hammer Blu!

Quatermass and the Pit!

almy · 09-22-2007, 10:00 PM

I may very well be older than a lot of you (I saw CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN when it opened in 1957). Anyway, I remember reading in one of the "mosters" magazines back then that a much bloodier version had been shown outside of the U.S. It would be great if and when, they release the Hammer titles here, through seamless branching, they had multiple versions on one disc. It was the very first Frankenstein film I ever saw since the Universal/Karloff movies had not yet run on TV.

Rob71 · 09-22-2007, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by almy

I may very well be older than a lot of you (I saw CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN when it opened in 1957). Anyway, I remember reading in one of the "mosters" magazines back then that a much bloodier version had been shown outside of the U.S. It would be great if and when, they release the Hammer titles here, through seamless branching, they had multiple versions on one disc. It was the very first Frankenstein film I ever saw since the Universal/Karloff movies had not yet run on TV.

I grew up on Hammer in the late 70's/ early 80's and had 10th generation copies of all of them on VHS. Every time I hear someone complain about PQ and AQ I think of my old horror collection on VHS. Man they don't know what bad is.

Paradiso · 09-22-2007, 10:44 PM

Nice to see a lot of Hammer fans out there. Thanks for the link to Hammer's site, btw!

Knight-Errant · 09-23-2007, 09:58 PM

What this thread is missing is a little James Bernard chase music!

*rattattatta-rattattatta-ratta-tat-tat-tat-tat*

soniqstylz · 09-23-2007, 10:17 PM

And here I thought this was going to be about a compilation of video's from "2 Legit 2 Quit".

Existentialist · 09-23-2007, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soniqstylz

And here I thought this was going to be about a compilation of video's from "2 Legit 2 Quit".

Me too, I couldn't wait to see Hammer's pants in HD!

Rob71 · 09-24-2007, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Existentialist

Me too, I couldn't wait to see Hammer's pants in HD!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huX_7TCzDvU

Jack Torrance · 09-24-2007, 01:45 AM

Actually, what we need is some AMICUS movies on blu! But a far off dream that is as most Amicus movies haven't even made regular DVD here in the States. That Anchor Bay UK coffin DVD boxset is sweet though (buy it if you're a fan and don't own it yet!).

mechagrover · 09-27-2007, 12:02 AM

I've always loved the Hammer films and would probably buy whatever blu-ray Hammer films are put out.

On a sidenote, it's just been announced that they're going back into production:

Quote:

It's called BEYOND THE RAVE and is a vampire story set in London's rave underground. It stars Sadie Frost, Lucy from BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA and features Ingrid Pitt in a cameo role as a character's mother.

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/34190

Rob71 · 09-27-2007, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mechagrover

I've always loved the Hammer films and would probably buy whatever blu-ray Hammer films are put out.

On a sidenote, it's just been announced that they're going back into production:

It's called BEYOND THE RAVE and is a vampire story set in London's rave underground. It stars Sadie Frost, Lucy from BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA and features Ingrid Pitt in a cameo role as a character's mother.

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/34190

This sounds good.

Existentialist · 09-27-2007, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob71

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huX_7TCzDvU

thats awesome!! LOL!

09-20-2007, 03:39 PM	#1
Paradiso Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Blu-ray collection:45	Hammer on Blu I know we have a "what horror films would you like" post, but in regards to my reply, anyone know if Anchor Bay/WB is in production of the Hammer films? The colors alone in those movies would look fantastic in HD....mmmmm....Hammer... Oops title should have been "Hammer on Blu" It's early forgive me Last edited by Paradiso; 09-20-2007 at 03:40 PM. Reason: mispell

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09-21-2007, 11:18 PM	#2
almy Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	According to an on-line chat (at least a year old) hosted by HOME THEATRE, reps from Warners admitted that their early Hammer DVD releses left a lot to be desired and were grooming some for HiDef release. No titles specific titles were mentioned, but I'd love to get CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN and HORROR OF DRACULA. You can probably still access the transcript of the discussion at www.thedigitalbits.com.

09-21-2007, 11:48 PM	#3
Paradiso Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Blu-ray collection:45	Thanks almy. Yeah, I'm a big digitalbits.com fan. Bill Hunt's commentary on the whole format war thing is what finally convinced me to "early adopt". No regrets here, I'm loving it. On the Hammer thing: Thanks for the link. I really dig Peter Cushing/Christopher Lee, and thru watching those films have grown to love a lot of the other titles in the Hammer film family.

09-22-2007, 12:11 AM	#4
Marcusarilius Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Seattle, WA. Blu-ray reviews:52 Trading Score:1	The Evil of Frankenstein and Brides of Dracula for me!

09-22-2007, 12:14 AM	#5
Deciazulado Site Manager Top contributor Member since:Aug 2006 Location:USiberia Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1160 Blu-ray collection:7047 DVD collection:4044	I wish Dracula came with its original British title (Dracula).

09-22-2007, 03:12 AM	#6
Rob71 Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Florida Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:295 Trading Score:5	They have a website here. They have a lot of info about their movies and some cool memorabilia for sale. Sony is going to release some region 2 DVD's, so there's at least a possibility they could come to BLU.

09-22-2007, 03:37 AM	#7
Jack Torrance Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Overlook Hotel Blu-ray reviews:1	Outside of the UK, the rights for Hammer Films are all over the place. But a large portion reside with Warner, Anchor Bay and Universal in the USA... so, Universal aside there is definitely a chance of seeing some Hammer Blu! Quatermass and the Pit!

09-22-2007, 10:00 PM	#8
almy Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	I may very well be older than a lot of you (I saw CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN when it opened in 1957). Anyway, I remember reading in one of the "mosters" magazines back then that a much bloodier version had been shown outside of the U.S. It would be great if and when, they release the Hammer titles here, through seamless branching, they had multiple versions on one disc. It was the very first Frankenstein film I ever saw since the Universal/Karloff movies had not yet run on TV.

09-22-2007, 10:44 PM	#10
Paradiso Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Blu-ray collection:45	Nice to see a lot of Hammer fans out there. Thanks for the link to Hammer's site, btw!

09-23-2007, 09:58 PM	#11
Knight-Errant Power Member Member since:Aug 2005 Location:Sheffield, UK	What this thread is missing is a little James Bernard chase music! rattattatta-rattattatta-ratta-tat-tat-tat-tat

09-23-2007, 10:17 PM	#12
soniqstylz Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:15	And here I thought this was going to be about a compilation of video's from "2 Legit 2 Quit".

09-24-2007, 01:45 AM	#15
Jack Torrance Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Overlook Hotel Blu-ray reviews:1	Actually, what we need is some AMICUS movies on blu! But a far off dream that is as most Amicus movies haven't even made regular DVD here in the States. That Anchor Bay UK coffin DVD boxset is sweet though (buy it if you're a fan and don't own it yet!).

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