Rasputin: The Mad Monk Blu-ray

Scream Factory has detailed its upcoming Blu-ray release of Don Sharp's film Rasputin: The Mad Monk (1966), starring Christopher Lee, Barbara Shelley, Richard Pasco, Francis Matthews, and Suzan Farmer. The release will be available for purchase on February 18.

Synopsis: Hammer Films' dual reputation for screen shock and flamboyant costume adventure meld in this tale of the real-life "holy man" whose evil charm held the fate of an entire nation in its grip.

In Czarist Russia, Rasputin (Christopher Lee), a peasant monk, mysteriously demonstrates his healing powers by saving a woman's life and asking only for wine and a Bacchanalian celebration in return. But soon Rasputin uses his evil charm and powers to become increasingly manipulative and violent. Ferocious, devious and other-worldly, this uncouth peasant ingratiates himself bit by bit into the lives of the sophisticated royal class ... Christopher Lee's multi-layered performance as Rasputin rates as one of the best portrayals in any film.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

• Presented In Two Aspect Ratios – 2.35:1 And 2.55:1
• NEW Audio Commentary With Author/Film Historian Steve Haberman, Filmmaker/Film Historian Constantine Nasr, And Filmmaker/Film Historian Ted Newsom
• Tall Stories: The Making Of Rasputin The Mad Monk
• Brought To Book: Hammer Novelisations
• World of Hammer Episodes: COSTUMERS And CHRISTOPHER LEE
• Audio Commentary With Stars Christopher Lee, Barbara Shelley, Francis Matthews, And Suzan Farmer
• Theatrical Trailers
• TV Spots
• Still Gallery