Scars of Dracula 4K UHD (1970) (Kino Lorber Studio Classics) - Blu-ray Forum

MifuneFan · 08-25-2024, 03:01 PM

Kino has just announced plans to release the Hammer Horror film Scars of Dracula (1970), starring Christopher Lee, on 4K UHD! It will feature a brand new Dolby Vision / HDR master. The film was previously released on BD by Shout Factory.

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Coming Soon on 4KHUD!
Brand New HDR Dolby Vision Master!

SCARS OF DRACULA (1970) Starring Christopher Lee, Dennis Waterman and Jenny Hanley - Shot by Moray Grant - Music by James Bernard - Produced by Aida Young - Screenplay by Anthony Hinds - Directed by Roy Ward Baker

DR Herbert West · 08-25-2024, 03:02 PM

4K Hammer!

MifuneFan · 08-25-2024, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DR Herbert West

4K Hammer!

Yep, very exciting. I wouldn't be surprised if Kino plans to release The Horror of Frankenstein and some others on 4K that were previously with SF too.

RalphoR · 08-25-2024, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DR Herbert West

4K Hammer!

That's the exciting part....but this film?

It's got to start someplace, I guess!

sonicyogurt · 08-25-2024, 03:04 PM

This is the first UHD release of a Hammer film, isn't it?

brainofj72 · 08-25-2024, 04:48 PM

Hollllly shit, the first Hammer 4K! It took way too long. Bring on as many as possible - I’ll buy all of them.

u2popmofo · 08-25-2024, 04:49 PM

Count me in!

fred25_Ca · 08-25-2024, 05:06 PM

I mean, of all the Hammer movies to choose, this is pretty bottom of the barrel. I'm surprised they went for that one. I guess they figured it's Dracula and it has Christopher Lee in it?

MifuneFan · 08-25-2024, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by fred25_Ca

I mean, of all the Hammer movies to choose, this is pretty bottom of the barrel. I'm surprised they went for that one. I guess they figured it's Dracula and it has Christopher Lee in it?

Yeah, they didn't have access to many Hammer titles, just the stuff that recently went OOP from Shout. According to BarnDoor, this is the only one from their Studiocanal deal, do we'll have to wait till they make a new deal, or see if another label picked up the others.

cakefactory · 08-26-2024, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by fred25_Ca

I mean, of all the Hammer movies to choose, this is pretty bottom of the barrel. I'm surprised they went for that one. I guess they figured it's Dracula and it has Christopher Lee in it?

Yeah, seriously. This and Horror of Frankenstein are the worst of the worst. I hope they get to some actually good movies before giving up due to bad sales.

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Originally Posted by DaylightsEnd

I hope this means we’ll be taking another trip down nostalgia lane sooner than later with other lesser but no-less-enjoyable Hammer treats like The Plague of the Zombies 4k and The Reptile 4k. Release the beasts!

Both of those, especially Plague of the Zombies, are actually good. Especially compared to this.

MagellanvsHimself · 08-26-2024, 02:19 PM

Ya'll are crazy - Scars of Dracula is great! This is a very very exciting announcement!

tangerinewolf · 08-26-2024, 02:36 PM

I will get any Hammer film that comes out in 4K. Although I never thought this would be the first one.

brainofj72 · 08-26-2024, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cakefactory

Yeah, seriously. This and Horror of Frankenstein are the worst of the worst. I hope they get to some actually good movies before giving up due to bad sales.

Both of those, especially Plague of the Zombies, are actually good. Especially compared to this.

I think this is unduly harsh. Scars is by no means top shelf Hammer, but I would say it’s comfortably middle shelf. They certainly made much worse.

Also I unapologetically love Horror of Frankenstein.

AKORIS · 08-26-2024, 03:14 PM

my ranking....

Horror Of Dracula
Dracula, Prince Of Darkness
Dracula Has Risen From Thr Grave

Scars Of Dracula/Taste The Blood Of Dracula

Dracula AD 1972

Satanic Rites Of Dracula

*Scars and Taste are more or less tied for me...

Braktastic · 08-25-2024, 05:29 PM

*This* is the first 4K Hammer. lol Oh, well. Beggars can't be choosers, I guess.

DavidRoylance · 08-25-2024, 05:53 PM

We must support this so better titles get released in 4k.

Hammerlover · 08-25-2024, 06:46 PM

The curse is broken.

Jigram Clickendale · 08-25-2024, 06:53 PM

YES FINALLY! Definitely not the best Hammer film but still a fun time, and some Hammer on 4K is better than no Hammer on 4K! I echo the hope that Kino may be planning to release more Shout/Scream Factory titles on 4K! My favourite studio deserves nothing but the best

HuggyBear73 · 08-25-2024, 07:05 PM

I'm excited myself!

However, I imagine Indicator will be releasing a bunch as well.

So expect a lot of double dipping between the US and UK releases.

dcx4610 · 08-25-2024, 07:09 PM

Of course. I just recently bought every Hammer Dracula on Blu-ray to complete the collection. No Blu-ray is safe now.

08-26-2024, 03:14 PM	#14
AKORIS Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Beautiful Pacific Northwest 4K collection:662 Blu-ray collection:3656 Blu-ray reviews:19	my ranking.... Horror Of Dracula Dracula, Prince Of Darkness Dracula Has Risen From Thr Grave Scars Of Dracula/Taste The Blood Of Dracula Dracula AD 1972 Satanic Rites Of Dracula Scars and Taste are more or less tied for me... Last edited by AKORIS; 08-27-2024 at 10:14 PM.*

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08-25-2024, 03:02 PM	#2
DR Herbert West Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2018 Location:Arkham, MA Trading Score:8	4K Hammer!

08-25-2024, 03:04 PM	#5
sonicyogurt Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2007	This is the first UHD release of a Hammer film, isn't it?

08-25-2024, 04:48 PM	#6
brainofj72 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:USA 4K collection:1030 Blu-ray collection:3604 DVD collection:817 Digital collection:149 iTunes collection:139 Trading Score:152	Hollllly shit, the first Hammer 4K! It took way too long. Bring on as many as possible - I’ll buy all of them.

08-25-2024, 04:49 PM	#7
u2popmofo Power Member Member since:Jul 2018 Location:Utah 4K collection:390 Blu-ray collection:1393 DVD collection:40 Trading Score:1	Count me in!

08-25-2024, 05:06 PM	#8
fred25_Ca Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2011 Location:Montreal, Canada Trading Score:3	I mean, of all the Hammer movies to choose, this is pretty bottom of the barrel. I'm surprised they went for that one. I guess they figured it's Dracula and it has Christopher Lee in it?

08-26-2024, 02:19 PM	#11
MagellanvsHimself Senior Member Member since:May 2013 4K collection:98 Blu-ray collection:335	Ya'll are crazy - Scars of Dracula is great! This is a very very exciting announcement!

08-26-2024, 02:36 PM	#12
tangerinewolf Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2019 Location:Massachusetts, USA Trading Score:1	I will get any Hammer film that comes out in 4K. Although I never thought this would be the first one.

08-25-2024, 05:29 PM	#15
Braktastic Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2007 4K collection:586 Blu-ray collection:586 Trading Score:13	This is the first 4K Hammer. lol Oh, well. Beggars can't be choosers, I guess.

08-25-2024, 05:53 PM	#16
DavidRoylance Special Member Member since:Feb 2013	We must support this so better titles get released in 4k.

08-25-2024, 06:46 PM	#17
Hammerlover Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2020 Location:Hammer House	The curse is broken.

08-25-2024, 06:53 PM	#18
Jigram Clickendale Active Member Member since:Oct 2020 Location:Manchester	YES FINALLY! Definitely not the best Hammer film but still a fun time, and some Hammer on 4K is better than no Hammer on 4K! I echo the hope that Kino may be planning to release more Shout/Scream Factory titles on 4K! My favourite studio deserves nothing but the best

08-25-2024, 07:05 PM	#19
HuggyBear73 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2011 Trading Score:128	I'm excited myself! However, I imagine Indicator will be releasing a bunch as well. So expect a lot of double dipping between the US and UK releases.

08-25-2024, 07:09 PM	#20
dcx4610 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:643 Blu-ray collection:1252 DVD collection:7 Trading Score:21	Of course. I just recently bought every Hammer Dracula on Blu-ray to complete the collection. No Blu-ray is safe now.

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