Horrors of the Black Museum (1959) (VCI Entertainment)

[MifuneFan]

VCI Entertainment will be releasing Horrors of the Black Museum (1959) in a new "Restored Uncut Special Edition". I'm usually reluctant to make threads for VCI's releases, given their so-so quality, but to their credit, this release comes with several extras, including 2 commentary tracks, and the original Hypno-vista opening.

Bonus Materials

• Blu-ray produced from a new 2023 4K scan of the original 35mm film masters
• Archival Commentary by Writer/Producer Herman Cohen
• 2023 Commentary by Robert Kelly noted film historian and artist.
• Original U.S. Theatrical Trailer
• Original European Theatrical Trailer
• Photo Galery
• 2-sided coverwrap features original theatrical art and flip side with a new graphic design by Robert Kelly
• Video Tribute to Producer Herman Cohen
• Archival Phone Interview/Video Featurette with Herman Cohen
• Original U.S. Hypno-vista opening featuring psychologist, Emile Franchel

London is fear struck, and Scotland Yard is baffled by a series of strange murders that have plagued the city. Stories of the atrocities, by crime journalists Edmond Bancroft (Michael Gough -- yes, the same loveable 'Alfred Pennyworth' from the new Batman movies), come to their own conclusions missed by the "Yard". This is because of the fact that Edmond is behind these horrible crimes in order to create material for his writing. Along with his assistant, Rick (Graham Curnow) who helps him run a private "Black Museum" filled with murder and torture devices. We have also included the original American International introduction called Hypno-Vista, featuring Emile Franchel... Registered Psychologist, that greeted all American theatergoers on its initial release. Features the classic eyeball-gouging binoculars scene. REALLY GRUESOME!!!

Horrors of the Black Museum (1959) Trailer - YouTube