Jack the Ripper (1959) Blu-ray
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Posted November 16, 2017 05:40 PM by Webmaster
U.S. label Severin Films confirmed today that it will bring to Blu-ray Robert Baker and Monty Berman's film Jack the Ripper (1959), starring Lee Patterson, Eddie Byrne, and Betty McDowall.
Message from the label:
Our release of Jack the Ripper (1959) contains three versions of the movie -- British Version from 1080 telecine, U.S. Version 2K scan of archival print, Bonus DVD of the European Version assembled from British Version and only known tape source of salacious alternate/extended scenes -- the original film elements are currently lost.
PLUS a host of exclusive bonus features including full audio commentary with the late British film legends: co director Robert Baker and Hammer screenwriter Jimmy Sangster with Assistant Director Peter Manley; Interview with Denis Meikle, author of "Jack the Ripper, The Murders & The Movies"; all new documentary short 'Gentleman Jack -- The Whitechapel Murders Revisited' and more.
The limited edition also comes with an Exclusive slip case with the lurid paperback movie tie-in artwork. The regular inner wrap is reversible with two different vintage poster designs. AVAILABLE BLACK FRIDAY WEEKEND: (regular cover / single disc edition released in 2018, any leftovers of Limited Edition will not be available until regular edition streets).
Special Features:
Message from the label:
Our release of Jack the Ripper (1959) contains three versions of the movie -- British Version from 1080 telecine, U.S. Version 2K scan of archival print, Bonus DVD of the European Version assembled from British Version and only known tape source of salacious alternate/extended scenes -- the original film elements are currently lost.
PLUS a host of exclusive bonus features including full audio commentary with the late British film legends: co director Robert Baker and Hammer screenwriter Jimmy Sangster with Assistant Director Peter Manley; Interview with Denis Meikle, author of "Jack the Ripper, The Murders & The Movies"; all new documentary short 'Gentleman Jack -- The Whitechapel Murders Revisited' and more.
The limited edition also comes with an Exclusive slip case with the lurid paperback movie tie-in artwork. The regular inner wrap is reversible with two different vintage poster designs. AVAILABLE BLACK FRIDAY WEEKEND: (regular cover / single disc edition released in 2018, any leftovers of Limited Edition will not be available until regular edition streets).
Special Features:
- British Version
- US Version
- Audio Commentary With Co-Director/Co-Producer/Co-Cinematographer Robert S. Baker, Screenwriter Jimmy Sangster, Assistant Director Peter Manley, Moderated By British Horror Historian Marcus Hearn
- Alternate/Extended Continental Takes
- Interview With Denis Meikle, Author of "Jack The Ripper: The Murders And The Movies"
- Gentleman Jack - The Whitechapel Murders Revisited Featurette
- Theatrical Trailer
- Poster And Still Gallery
- European Cut
- The Two Faces Of Jack L'Eventreur - An Interview With Re-Release Supervisor Alain Petit
