Hammer Films most ambitious release in their Limited Collector’s Edition Range, The Curse of Frankenstein – which includes a version of the House of Hammer comic strip adaptation of the film written by Donne Avenell, with art by Alberto Cuyas – is calling for a spot in your collection.
“This is the film that changed horror forever,” says Hammer of their new 4K restoration. “Peter Cushing’s ruthless Baron, Christopher Lee’s haunting Creature, and the gothic revolution that made Hammer a household name.”
To mark the release, a world premiere of The Curse of Frankenstein (1957), meticulously restored in breathtaking 4K from the original film elements in collaboration with The Warner Archive Collection, will take place on Wednesday 1st October 2025, at the prestigious Vue West End, Leicester Square, London, the location of the Warner Theatre, where the film originally premiered in May 1957.
This Hammer Films Special Event will give fans the opportunity to see the 4K restoration ahead of its Blu-ray release, starring the legendary duo of Peter Cushing as Baron Frankenstein and Christopher Lee as the Creature, performing together on screen for the very first time, and experience Hammer’s first colour horror, which redefined the genre and established Hammer’s signature gothic style that would change the face of horror filmmaking forever.
As a fitting finale to Hammer Films’ 90th anniversary year, this milestone celebration honours the studio’s enduring legacy, also features an immersive reception and live Q&A.
A limited number of tickets are available here, along with the announced dates so far fore the nationwide screenings of the film in select cinemas across the country, later this year.
Directed by Terence Fisher and starring Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee, The Curse of Frankenstein brought to UK fans in 4K as part of Hammer’s Limited Collector’s Edition Range, has been carefully restored from original film elements by the Hammer team in collaboration with The Warner Archive Collection.
Driven by obsession and defying the laws of nature, Baron Victor Frankenstein dares to reanimate the dead, creating not just life, but a monstrous force beyond his control. As his experiments spiral into madness, Frankenstein must confront the consequences of playing God in a world unprepared for the horrors he unleashes.
A milestone in cinema, The Curse of Frankenstein launched Hammer’s iconic Gothic horror cycle and redefined the genre with shocking colour, psychological intensity, and unforgettable performances.
But beware — this collector’s edition is vanishing fast. Once it’s gone, it’s gone. Secure your copy today before the final pieces are claimed…
• Preorder The Curse of Frankenstein Limited Collector’s Edition
Inside The 6-Disc Collector’s Edition:
4K UHD and Blu-ray Set
Includes three different presentations: UK Theatrical (1.66:1), US Theatrical (1.85:1), and the original “As-Filmed” version (1.37:1). Features a new 5.1 surround mix alongside the original mono.
Exclusive New Features
• The Limited Collector’s Edition includes a sixth disc not available elsewhere that includes the feature-length documentary Flesh and Blood, behind-the-scenes with Cushing and Lee, and more
• Recreating the Creature: Oscar-winner Dave Elsey reimagines Phil Leakey’s make-up design
• Good or Tuesday?: A celebration of screenwriter Jimmy Sangster’s horror legacy
• A Fitting Vocation / Topped and Tailed: A two-part tribute to wardrobe mistress Molly Arbuthnot
• Painting with Fine Brushes: A previously unheard interview with cinematographer Jack Asher
Plus more new content, including expert commentaries, as well as extensive archival material.
Also includes a 168-page booklet, double-sided poster, lobby card art cards, and a comic strip reprint from The House of Hammer edited by Dez Skinn, featured in Issue 2 and 3 of the legendary 1970s magazine, scripted by Donne Avenell, based on the novelisation by John Burke, with art by Alberto Cuyas. All housed in a premium digipak presentation.
Please Note: This release is a UK release only. US and ROW release available from The Warner Archive Collection. UHD discs by default are region free, Blu-Ray discs are Region B.
• The Curse of Frankenstein – 4K Premiere – limited number of tickets are available here, along with the announced dates so far fore the nationwide screenings of the film in select cinemas across the country, later this year.
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