Icons of Horror: Hammer

dwatts · 06-19-2008, 08:50 PM

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On October 14, Sony Home Entertainment will releaseICONS OF HORROR: HAMMER FILMS which will contain the following Hammer Films classics: THE TWO FACES OF DR. JEKYLL, THE CURSE OF THE MUMMY'S TOMB, THE GORGON and SCREAM (TASTE) OF FEAR. Expect the set to include commentaries, trailers, supplements and newly remastered transfers. The retail price is $24.96. Cover art and more details coming soon.

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satans-sadists · 06-19-2008, 09:21 PM

Even though it's directed by Terence Fisher, I thought that Two Faces was a disppointing take on Jekyll & Hyde. The real score here is The Gorgon. That's been a Hammer favorite of mine and long overdue on dvd. The only film I never saw from this batch is Taste of Fear. Great news and thanks for passing along!

dwatts · 06-19-2008, 09:35 PM

The Gorgon was recently shown on UK TV, so I burned it to DVD then. Curse of the Mummy's Tomb had an R2. I really enjoy the film, but it seems to universally get a beating from fans who hate it.

X-human · 06-19-2008, 10:54 PM

How is it that all of DVD Drive-In's news updates always make my day?

Kinda makes you wonder if MGM's remaining Hammer titles would have been included if Sony was still distributing...

satans-sadists · 06-19-2008, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by X-human

How is it that all of DVD Drive-In's news updates always make my day?

Kinda makes you wonder if MGM's remaining Hammer titles would have been included if Sony was still distributing...

Which unreleased Hammer titles does MGM/Fox have the rights to? I'm kinda surprised Twins of Evil and Vampire Circus have never been released in Region 1.

satans-sadists · 06-24-2008, 06:29 PM

Vote on the cover art at Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.htm...pf_rd_i=163396

X-human · 06-24-2008, 09:46 PM

^ I can't decide between Option 1 or Option 2. I like Option 1's ideas better but Option 2 is done better aesthetically.

Option 3 is a cluttered mess.

satans-sadists · 06-24-2008, 10:13 PM

I dig all three covers. One minor complaint, Option 2 doesn't show The Gorgon (my favorite movie in the package). Option 3 has the lead currently.

Ash28M · 06-24-2008, 10:17 PM

Cool can't wait to see THE GORGON and TASTE OF FEAR again. I'll be picking this up.

dwatts · 06-25-2008, 12:12 AM

I reckon option 1 is better, but it won't win.

Erick H. · 06-25-2008, 05:35 AM

These titles are long overdue and the price is nice too.

DrHerbertWest · 06-25-2008, 06:12 AM

Cover #2 is the best, IMHO. I will probably check this out.

KamuiX · 06-25-2008, 06:17 AM

Option two is great, so my vote went that way.

shithead · 06-25-2008, 08:53 AM

Just added to wishlist.

maybrick · 06-25-2008, 12:38 PM

I dislike all three covers. Take a look at Universal's Hammer Horror Collection that came out a few years back. That was classy. Sony's choices are cheesy in comparison, as if to play up the films' "inherent" kitsch factor. As a big Hammer fan, I guess I have to say that I kind of find them insulting.

06-19-2008, 10:54 PM	#4
X-human I ate my keys Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 6,319	How is it that all of DVD Drive-In's news updates always make my day? Kinda makes you wonder if MGM's remaining Hammer titles would have been included if Sony was still distributing... __________________ The combined weight of the horrors I have authored wrought would crush your carbon hearts into perfect diamonds of terror! A Few Ants Short. And what the hell, check out my DVD Collection won't you?

06-24-2008, 09:46 PM	#7
X-human I ate my keys Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 6,319	^ I can't decide between Option 1 or Option 2. I like Option 1's ideas better but Option 2 is done better aesthetically. Option 3 is a cluttered mess. __________________ The combined weight of the horrors I have authored wrought would crush your carbon hearts into perfect diamonds of terror! A Few Ants Short. And what the hell, check out my DVD Collection won't you?

06-24-2008, 10:17 PM	#9
Ash28M HackMaster Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada Posts: 5,640	Cool can't wait to see THE GORGON and TASTE OF FEAR again. I'll be picking this up. __________________ My Updated DVD/Blu-Ray Collection My Horror/Movie Reference Books Last edited by Ash28M; 06-24-2008 at 10:19 PM.

06-25-2008, 06:12 AM	#12
DrHerbertWest For Your Health Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Washington Posts: 4,007	Cover #2 is the best, IMHO. I will probably check this out. __________________ "Send more paramedics."

06-25-2008, 06:17 AM	#13
KamuiX The Eighth Samurai Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,948	Option two is great, so my vote went that way. __________________ Please visit my site...It's the future! Wii Friend Code: 8897-8584-2714-5768 // XBL & PS3 GamerTag: KamuiXZero

06-19-2008, 09:21 PM	#2
satans-sadists Humanitarian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 4,867	Even though it's directed by Terence Fisher, I thought that Two Faces was a disppointing take on Jekyll & Hyde. The real score here is The Gorgon. That's been a Hammer favorite of mine and long overdue on dvd. The only film I never saw from this batch is Taste of Fear. Great news and thanks for passing along!

06-19-2008, 09:35 PM	#3
dwatts HackMaster Join Date: May 2002 Location: Crashed Posts: 16,580	The Gorgon was recently shown on UK TV, so I burned it to DVD then. Curse of the Mummy's Tomb had an R2. I really enjoy the film, but it seems to universally get a beating from fans who hate it.

06-24-2008, 06:29 PM	#6
satans-sadists Humanitarian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 4,867	Vote on the cover art at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.htm...pf_rd_i=163396

06-24-2008, 10:13 PM	#8
satans-sadists Humanitarian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 4,867	I dig all three covers. One minor complaint, Option 2 doesn't show The Gorgon (my favorite movie in the package). Option 3 has the lead currently.

06-25-2008, 12:12 AM	#10
dwatts HackMaster Join Date: May 2002 Location: Crashed Posts: 16,580	I reckon option 1 is better, but it won't win.

06-25-2008, 05:35 AM	#11
Erick H. HackMaster Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 7,440	These titles are long overdue and the price is nice too.

06-25-2008, 08:53 AM	#14
shithead Death By Ejaculation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 2,163	Just added to wishlist. __________________ And remember my friend, future events such as these will affect you in the future. My DVDs

06-25-2008, 12:38 PM	#15
maybrick HackMaster Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Keene, NH Posts: 8,626	I dislike all three covers. Take a look at Universal's Hammer Horror Collection that came out a few years back. That was classy. Sony's choices are cheesy in comparison, as if to play up the films' "inherent" kitsch factor. As a big Hammer fan, I guess I have to say that I kind of find them insulting. __________________ "This is where we live, Shelly!" Last edited by maybrick; 06-25-2008 at 12:41 PM.

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