Universal Horror Collection: Volume 6 Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		3.5
Video		4.0
Audio		3.5
Extras		4.0
Overall		4.0

Universal Horror Collection: Volume 6 Blu-ray Movie Review

Reviewed by Brian Orndorf August 16, 2020

Shout Factory returns with "Universal Horror Collection: Volume 6," bringing to disc 1952's "The Black Castle," 1955's "Cult of the Cobra," 1958's "The Thing That Couldn't Die," and 1961's "The Shadow of the Cat."

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Universal Horror Collection: Volume 6 Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

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Universal Horror Collection: Volume 6 Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

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Universal Horror Collection: Volume 6 Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

The Black Castle

• Commentary features film historian Tom Weaver.

• "Universal Horror Strikes Back" (13:49, HD) is an appreciation piece from critic Kim Newman and author Stephen Jones, who explore the next phase of Universal productions as the company makes its way through the 1940s. It's not exactly a joint effort, as Newman barely lets Jones get a word in, but the interviewees detail the evolution of British style in American productions, track company history and genre trends, discuss radio inspirations, examine casting achievements, and offer praise for cult icons of fright.

• Image Gallery (2:27) collects publicity shots, film stills, poster art, and lobby cards.

• A Theatrical Trailer has not been included on this release.

Cult of the Cobra

• Commentary features film historians Tom Weaver, Steve Kronenberg, David Schecter, and Dr. Robert J. Kiss.

• Image Gallery (2:40) collects publicity shots, film stills, poster art, and lobby cards.

• T.V. Spots (1:24, HD) provide four commercials for "Cult of the Cobra," paired with "Revenge of the Creature" for its double feature debut.

• And a Theatrical Trailer (2:15, SD) is included.

The Thing That Couldn't Die

• Commentary features film historians Tom Weaver and C. Courtney Joyner.

• And a Theatrical Trailer (1:56, SD) is included.

The Shadow of the Cat

• Commentary features film historian Bruce G. Hallenbeck.

• "In the Shadow of Shelley" (24:29, HD) is an interview with Barbara Shelley, who recounts her entry into the film business, working in Italy before returning to England to make her mark in horror. Shelley is an elderly woman now, but her memory remains strong, detailing her time on pictures such as "Cat Girl," "Blood of the Vampire," "The Gorgon," "Dracula: Prince of Darkness," "Rasputin: The Mae Monk," and "Quatermass and the Pit."

• T.V. Spot (1:03, SD) offers one commercial for the double bill of "The Shadow of the Cat" and "Curse of the Werewolf."

• Image Gallery (3:41) collects publicity shots, film stills, poster art, and lobby cards.

• A Theatrical Trailer has not been included on this release.

Universal Horror Collection: Volume 6 Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

Shout Factory revives the potency of the "Universal Horror Collection" series with more macabre tales of murder and revenge. Presentations are satisfactory and supplementary material has a little more substance than "Volume 5."