StudioCanal is preparing a 4K Blu-ray release of Jimmy Sangster's
The Horror of Frankenstein (1970), starring Ralph Bates, Kate O'Mara, Veronica Carlson, Dennis Price, and Jon Finch. The release is scheduled to arrive on the market on November 24.
Description: Hammer legend Jimmy Sangster (The Curse of Frankenstein, Dracula) made his directorial debut with The Horror of Frankenstein, a bold experiment in horror comedy.
When the cold, arrogant genius Victor Frankenstein (Ralph Bates) murders his father, he inherits the title of Baron von Frankenstein and the family fortune. He uses his newfound riches to enter medical school, but is forced to return home when he impregnates the Dean's daughter. Returning to his estate, he sets up his own laboratory and begins a series of experiments involving the revival of the dead. After building a composite body from human parts, his creation (David Prowse) is unleashed upon the world…
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- TWO-DISC (4K BLU-RAY/BLU-RAY) COMBO PACK RELEASE
- NEW 4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM
- NEW "It's Alive!" Revisiting The Horror of Frankenstein with Clarisse Loughrey and Isaura Barbé-Brown
- Gallows Humour: Inside The Horror of Frankenstein
- Commentary with author Marcus Hearn and director Jimmy Sangster
- Frankenstein, Dracula and Me: A conversation with Veronica Carlson
- Hammer's Monster – An Interview with David Prowse
- Stills Gallery
- Original trailer
- Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature
- 64-page perfect-bound booklet with new essays and original press kit
- Two posters
- Brand new artwork by Johnny Dombrowski