The Hound of the Baskervilles (Arrow Video) [UK]

snowblood · Mar 12, 2015

Released June 1st

Amazon.uk £1400
Arrow Video £15.99

paulboland · Mar 12, 2015

Brilliant Film and fantastic acting performance from
Peter Cushing

Artwork looks amazing

Extras look good

SPECIAL EDITION CONTENTS:

High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) feature presentation
Original Mono audio (uncompressed PCM on the Blu-ray)
Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
New audio Commentary with Hammer experts Marcus Hearn and Jonathan Rigby
Brand new interview with hound mask creator Margaret Robinson
Brand new interview with assistant director Hugh Harlow
Andre Morell: Best of British – A featurette looking at the late great actor Andre Morell and his work with Hammer
The Many Faces of Sherlock Holmes – a 1986 documentary looking at the many incarnations of Conan Doyle’s celebrated character, narrated and presented by Christopher Lee
Actor’s Notebook: Christopher Lee – an archive interview in the which the actor recalls his experiences of making The Hound of the Baskervilles
The Hounds of the Baskervilles – Excerpts read by Christopher Lee
Original Theatrical Trailer
Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Paul Shipper
Collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Hammer archivist Robert J.E. Simpson, illustrated with original archive stills and posters

100% purchase

digitalbabe · Mar 12, 2015

omg have not seen this in many years!

psychoscot · Mar 12, 2015

digitalbabe said:
omg have not seen this in many years!

Don't you mean you haven't seen it since you were very VERY young [emoji6]

And ordered! [emoji41]

digitalbabe · Mar 12, 2015

yes another way to put it lol

Asopp · Mar 12, 2015

For some reason that title sounds so familiar....

Need to get this and figured it out.

paulboland · May 18, 2015

Purchase Links
Arrow Films £15.99
Amazon UK £14.00
Zavvi £13.49

New Extras Highlighted in Bold

• High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) feature presentation
• Original uncompressed Mono 1.0 Audio
• Isolated Music and Effects Soundtrack...
• Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
• New audio commentary with Hammer experts Marcus Hearn and Jonathan Rigby
• Release the Hound! – a brand new documentary looking at the genesis and making of the Hammer classic, featuring interviews with hound mask creator Margaret Robinson, film historian Kim Newman, actor/documentarian and co-creator of BBC’s Sherlock Mark Gatiss, and others
• André Morell: Best of British – a featurette looking at the late great actor André Morell and his work with Hammer
• The Many Faces of Sherlock Holmes – a 1986 documentary looking at the many incarnations of Conan Doyle’s celebrated character, narrated and presented by Christopher Lee
• Actor’s Notebook: Christopher Lee – an archive interview in which the actor looks back on his role as Sir Henry Baskerville
• The Hounds of the Baskervilles excerpts read by Christopher Lee
• Original Theatrical Trailer
• Extensive Image Gallery
• Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Paul Shipper
• Collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by former Hammer archivist Robert J.E. Simpson, illustrated with original archive stills and posters

DETAILS:Region: B
Rating: PG
Cat No: FCD1110
Duration: 87 mins
Language: English
Subtitles: English SDH
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Audio: Mono
Colour

Front Artwork

Reverse Artwork

paulboland · May 20, 2015

Photo From Arrow Video Facebook

bojee · May 20, 2015

I'm intrigued by this. I remember loving the book, but I'd like to know more about the film before I take the plunge. Can anyone tell me what this film is like (mood, pacing, etc.) ? Any comparisons to be made with other films?

paulboland · May 20, 2015

bojee said:
I'm intrigued by this. I remember loving the book, but I'd like to know more about the film before I take the plunge. Can anyone tell me what this film is like (mood, pacing, etc.) ? Any comparisons to be made with other films?

It's one of the best film versions of The Hound of the Baskervilles
It's from Hammer Films
It's a classic

The Best one is of course the one with Basil Rathbone

The extras on this blu-ray look fantastic

Peter Cushing performance is brilliant

bojee · May 20, 2015

paulboland said:
It's one of the best film versions of The Hound of the Baskervilles
It's from Hammer Films
It's a classic

The Best one is of course the one with Basil Rathbone

The extras on this blu-ray look fantastic

Peter Cushing performance is brilliant

Thanks for the info Paul. The extras are intriguing, particularly the documentary with Christopher Lee. Looks like I will be picking this one up. I will also be on the lookout for the Basil Rathbone version.

PunkNinja · May 20, 2015

Classic Cushing

paulboland · Jun 2, 2015

Zavvi
Debit Card has been charged
Should be shipping soon

I'm looking forward to getting this the reviews of the disc so far have given this release the thumbs up