Captain Kronos Vampire Hunter (1974): April 14 2020 from Scream Factory - Blu-ray Forum

DenOfEarth · 01-09-2020, 02:34 AM

About time!

I always enjoyed this movie for 34 years since i was 5 seeing it on TV and been one of my fave Hammer films and vampire films.

Monterey Jack · 01-09-2020, 02:37 AM

More Paramount goodies, yes...!

Mystic · 01-09-2020, 02:38 AM

IMO, it's the best of the latter period Hammer Films. I've always enjoyed this film.

I've got the Australian BD release of this film, it will be interesting to see what Scream will be offering in terms of their release.

Partyslammer · 01-09-2020, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Monterey Jack

More Paramount goodies, yes...!

This bodes well for a near-future Shout release of Frankenstein And The Monster From Hell.

DukeTogo84 · 01-09-2020, 02:46 AM

I've been meaning to watch this for a long time, so glad a Blu-ray is finally coming out here. Heard nothing, but good things about this one.

tangerinewolf · 01-09-2020, 03:13 AM

Yes! A great vampire film from Hammer! And I LOVE Caroline Munro in this.

SpaceBlackKnight · 01-09-2020, 03:57 AM

This must be one of those licences from both Hammer (who owns the copyright and overseas distribution rights) and Paramount (who have US distribution rights). Million dollar question is if it will only feature ether the 4k Hammer transfer in 1.66 or 1.85, the crustier Paramount HD transfer, or both?

Beckford · 01-09-2020, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by tangerinewolf

Yes! A great vampire film from Hammer! And I LOVE Caroline Munro in this.

The glorious Ms. Munro's always an asset but this and "The Golden Voyage of Sinbad" (also 1974) were her two most stunning showcases. Excellent films and she's terrific in both.

MJD64 · 01-09-2020, 07:08 AM

As someone who loves many of the unconventional avenues Hammer went down in the 70s - a vampire swashbuckler? What's next, vampires and Kung-Fu?

- this one's a real favorite. An interesting and clever melding of genres served up in that great Hammer style - it's a shame this marked the only feature film directed by Brian Clemens.

Of course, it's great to see that brunette beauty Caroline Munro in her prime - and her larger role here makes up somewhat for her being dispatched far too early in DRACULA A.D.1972 - though I'm inclined to admit red-headed Lois Daines' Sara has a certain haughty sexiness...

So, great news! And as a bonus, this release has me more convinced Terence Fisher's terrific FRANKENSTEIN AND THE MONSTER FROM HELL must surely be in the offing.

tangerinewolf · 01-09-2020, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by MJD64

As someone who loves many of the unconventional avenues Hammer went down in the 70s - a vampire swashbuckler? What's next, vampires and Kung-Fu?

Well, they made The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires later in 1974.

ravenus · 01-09-2020, 01:57 PM

One of the few Hammer Horrors where the hero is not a cleric / puritan, but a sort of medieval James Bond. Good fun.

MJD64 · 01-09-2020, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by tangerinewolf

Well, they made The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires later in 1974.

I know. That's what I was cheekily referring to.

DenOfEarth · 01-29-2020, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Monterey Jack

More Paramount goodies, yes...!

i knew with both hammer and paramount deals, i predicted this.

bruce holecheck · 02-21-2020, 05:41 PM

Special features announced for Scream Factory's upcoming Blu of Brian Clemens' CAPTAIN KRONOS: VAMPIRE HUNTER (1974):

* NEW Audio Commentary with Film Historian Bruce G. Hallenbeck
* NEW Anything Goes: Hammer Film in the '70s Featurette
* Audio Commentary with Writer/Director/Producer Brian Clemens, Actress Caroline Munro and Hammer Films Historian Jonathan Sothcott
* Theatrical Trailer
* Radio Spots

Doc Phibes · 04-12-2020, 05:25 AM

Any reviews yet? How does the transfer stack up next to the Aussie Blu?

Partyslammer · 04-12-2020, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Doc Phibes

Any reviews yet? How does the transfer stack up next to the Aussie Blu?

I’ve had it on pre-order but it hasn’t shipped from SF yet.

Bo Shrek · 04-13-2020, 05:23 AM

Never seen this and considering a blind purchase. How does this movie compare to their 70’s Hammer Releases?

ravenus · 04-13-2020, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Bo Shrek

Never seen this and considering a blind purchase. How does this movie compare to their 70’s Hammer Releases?

It's fun film, I like it as much as Vampire Circus and more than 7 Golden Vampires.

Bo Shrek · 04-13-2020, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ravenus

It's fun film, I like it as much as Vampire Circus and more than 7 Golden Vampires.

Thank you. I have not see those movies as well

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Surge92 · 04-13-2020, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc Phibes

Any reviews yet? How does the transfer stack up next to the Aussie Blu?

It was posted on another thread that apparently Shout used an old master for its transfer instead of the newer master used by the Australian and German blu-rays.

01-09-2020, 02:34 AM	#1
DenOfEarth Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:Boulder City, Nevada 4K collection:164 Blu-ray collection:1556 DVD collection:229 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	Captain Kronos Vampire Hunter (1974): April 14 2020 from Scream Factory About time! I always enjoyed this movie for 34 years since i was 5 seeing it on TV and been one of my fave Hammer films and vampire films.

01-09-2020, 02:37 AM	#2
Monterey Jack Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Oct 2011 Trading Score:710	More Paramount goodies, yes...!

01-09-2020, 02:38 AM	#3
Mystic Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2013 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:742	IMO, it's the best of the latter period Hammer Films. I've always enjoyed this film. I've got the Australian BD release of this film, it will be interesting to see what Scream will be offering in terms of their release.

01-09-2020, 02:46 AM	#5
DukeTogo84 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2012 Location:California 4K collection:155 Blu-ray collection:4949 Blu-ray reviews: 64 Trading Score:139	I've been meaning to watch this for a long time, so glad a Blu-ray is finally coming out here. Heard nothing, but good things about this one.

01-09-2020, 03:13 AM	#6
tangerinewolf Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2019 Location:Massachusetts, USA Trading Score:1	Yes! A great vampire film from Hammer! And I LOVE Caroline Munro in this.

01-09-2020, 03:57 AM	#7
SpaceBlackKnight Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2018 4K collection:25 Blu-ray collection:346 Digital collection:20	This must be one of those licences from both Hammer (who owns the copyright and overseas distribution rights) and Paramount (who have US distribution rights). Million dollar question is if it will only feature ether the 4k Hammer transfer in 1.66 or 1.85, the crustier Paramount HD transfer, or both?

01-09-2020, 07:08 AM	#9
MJD64 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2016 Blu-ray collection:847 DVD collection:854	As someone who loves many of the unconventional avenues Hammer went down in the 70s - a vampire swashbuckler? What's next, vampires and Kung-Fu? - this one's a real favorite. An interesting and clever melding of genres served up in that great Hammer style - it's a shame this marked the only feature film directed by Brian Clemens. Of course, it's great to see that brunette beauty Caroline Munro in her prime - and her larger role here makes up somewhat for her being dispatched far too early in DRACULA A.D.1972 - though I'm inclined to admit red-headed Lois Daines' Sara has a certain haughty sexiness... So, great news! And as a bonus, this release has me more convinced Terence Fisher's terrific FRANKENSTEIN AND THE MONSTER FROM HELL must surely be in the offing.

01-09-2020, 01:57 PM	#11
ravenus Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:India Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:1205 DVD collection:144 Blu-ray reviews: 184 Trading Score:8	One of the few Hammer Horrors where the hero is not a cleric / puritan, but a sort of medieval James Bond. Good fun.

02-21-2020, 05:41 PM	#14
bruce holecheck Power Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2014 4K collection:773 Blu-ray collection:8809 DVD collection:321	Special features announced for Scream Factory's upcoming Blu of Brian Clemens' CAPTAIN KRONOS: VAMPIRE HUNTER (1974): * NEW Audio Commentary with Film Historian Bruce G. Hallenbeck * NEW Anything Goes: Hammer Film in the '70s Featurette * Audio Commentary with Writer/Director/Producer Brian Clemens, Actress Caroline Munro and Hammer Films Historian Jonathan Sothcott * Theatrical Trailer * Radio Spots

04-12-2020, 05:25 AM	#15
Doc Phibes Member Member since:Sep 2012	Any reviews yet? How does the transfer stack up next to the Aussie Blu?

04-13-2020, 05:23 AM	#17
Bo Shrek Active Member Member since:Aug 2016	Never seen this and considering a blind purchase. How does this movie compare to their 70’s Hammer Releases?

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