Giant from the Unknown Blu-ray
HomeGiant from the Unknown Blu-ray
Posted October 8, 2020 04:54 PM by Webmaster
The Film Detective will release on Blu-ray Richard E. Cunha's film Giant from the Unknown (1958), starring Ed Kemmer, Sally Fraser, and Bob Steele. The release will be available for purchase on January 19.
Synopsis: Dr. Frederick Cleveland and his daughter Janet are joined by scientific researcher Wayne Brooks in the pursuit of ancient artifacts from Vargas, a giant 500-year-old Spanish conquistador. When a lightning storm interrupts their search, the team finds much more than artifacts when the long-lost Vargas returns to life, with a murderous rage and an axe to grind! With a shock a minute, Giant from the Unknown (1958) features make-up design from horror mainstay Jack Pierce, known for his work on Frankenstein (1931) and The Mummy (1932).
Special Features and Technical Specs:
Synopsis: Dr. Frederick Cleveland and his daughter Janet are joined by scientific researcher Wayne Brooks in the pursuit of ancient artifacts from Vargas, a giant 500-year-old Spanish conquistador. When a lightning storm interrupts their search, the team finds much more than artifacts when the long-lost Vargas returns to life, with a murderous rage and an axe to grind! With a shock a minute, Giant from the Unknown (1958) features make-up design from horror mainstay Jack Pierce, known for his work on Frankenstein (1931) and The Mummy (1932).
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- NEW 4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM
- Audio Commentary with Author/ Historian Tom Weaver and Guests
- Audio Commentary with co-star Gary Crutcher
- 'YOU'RE A B-MOVIE STAR, CHARLIE BROWN' - An all-new interview actor/screenwriter Gary Crutcher
- 'THE MAN WITH A BADGE: BOB STEELE IN THE 1950'S' - An all-new interview with author/film historian C. Courtney Joyner
- Still Gallery
- Restoration trailer
- Collector's booklet written by author/historian Tom Weaver
