NEWS! MILL CREEK ENTERTAINMENT HAMMER FILM : ULTIMATE COLLECTION : 20 TITLES BLU RAY BOX SET

NEWS! WELL WE'VE NOT SEEN a package like this in a while!! Mill Creek Entertainment has announced the release of their 'Hammer Film - Ultimate Collection' a gathering of 20 Hammer films titles, ranging from the 1950's, 60's and 70's. Just two Cushing titles in there, 'The Revenge of Frankenstein' starring Cushing, Francis Matthews and Eunice Gayson, 'Cash on Demand' (1960) and 'The Gorgon' with Cushing, Christopher Lee and Barbara Shelley. Those of familiar with the Mill Creek stock, will recognise these titles from the triple and double bill releases of the last five years. But, if you missed your opportunity to bag them then and have gaps in your collection, here is an opportunity to bag them all together!

AT THE TIME POSTING, I am not aware if these titles are part of and the same 'remasters' we've seen over the past two years in Europe... but if that info is released, I'll let you know. The box set is available for PRE-ORDER NOW at $109.99 MSRP and has a street release of NOVEMBER 17th 2020. Below is the spec from Mill Creek 😉

'For more than four decades, Hammer Films’ unique blend of horror, science fiction, thrills and comedy dominated countless drive-ins and movie theaters. Enjoy this massive collection from the darkest corners of the Hammer Imagination!'

Featuring 20 Cult-Classics from the infamous Hammer Studios produced in the 50s, 60s and 70s available together for the first time in high-definition!

The Revenge of Frankenstein (1958)
The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll (1960)
The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb (1963)
These Are The Damned (1962)
The Old Dark House (1963)
The Gorgon (1964)
The Snorkel (1958)
Maniac (1963)
Die! Die! My Darling (1965)
Scream of Fear (1961)
Stop Me Before I Kill! (1961)
Never Take Candy From A Stranger (1960)
Cash On Demand (1961)
The Stranglers of Bombay (1960)
The Terror of the Tongs (1961)
The Pirates of Blood River (1962)
The Devil-Ship Pirates (1964)
The Camp on Blood Island (1958)
Yesterday's Enemy (1959)
Creatures the World Forgot (1971)

Tech Specs:
Language: English
Discs: 10
Format: Blu-ray
Subtitles: English Subtitles
Run Time: 2065 min.
Rating: Not Rated
Region Code: Region A
Street Date: 2020-11-17
Color: Color/B&W

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IMPRINT TELEVISION RELEASES FULLY RESTORED 'HAMMER HOUSE OF HORROR BOX SET WITH LOAD OF NEW EXTRAS TO BOOT!

NEWS! Well, some of Australian Peter Cushing fans are waking up to some great news this morning. It's 9.30pm here in the UK as I post this! This NEW release, from Imprint of the Hammer House of Horror tv series is REGION B and can be played in Europe, Africa, Middle East, Australia, and New Zealand.. . and as well as all 13 episodes, including Peter Cushing's 'The Silent Scream' being restored from the original negatives, High Definition & in its original full screen aspect ratio... there are a some very interesting NEW extras to be had too! The THREE disc box set is released on October 28th 2020. Here's a press release of everything you need to know . . .

THE FULL PCASUK REVIEW and gallery of the Hammer House of Horror Peter Cushing episode 'SILENT SCREAM' HERE!

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NEWS: 'SWORD OF THE VALIANT' TO GET BLU RAY RELEASE : SEAN CONNERY AND MILES O'KEEFE

NEWS: SCORPION have announced they are releasing 'Sword Of The Valiant' (1984) on blu-ray staring #MilesO'Keeffe, Cyrielle Clair with #SeanConnery and a cameo by #PeterCushing who plays Seneschal.Directed by Steven Weeks who also directed Cushing in I Monster (1971) for #Amicusfilms

 

ABOVE : THE PCASUK feature and interview with STEPHEN WEEKS director of 'Sword of the Valiant' (1984) and the Amicus film, 'I,Monster' (1971) starring Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing CLICK HERE! 

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WHICH AWARDS? WHAT YEAR? WHO WON AND WHAT IS THE CUSHING CONNECTION?

ABOVE: BACK A FEW DAYS AGO, I set this little teaser, as one of our daily posts at the FACEBOOK PCASUK FAN PAGE to see of anyone would solve the questions on the photograph above . . . 😏😊

"A RARE press photograph of Peter Cushing looking dapper and smart for one of his rare appearances, at a televised Awards Evening... BUT ... without me giving anything away, WHO do you think WON this award? Which Awards Ceremony was this? What year was this... and WHO won??? I have a photograph of the successful too and will give you the answer later... have fun!"- Our Facebook Post August 12th 2020

IT WAS GREETED with quite a few suggestions and answers. Some were close, good guesses but the majority incorrect. I thought for a hour or so, I MAY have foxed our good friends. And then, a BIG hint for many, when hinted suggestion was posted . . 'I'm pretty certain, the winners weren't there to pay Cushing! The answer will 'bring sunshine' to many, even if one of them had 'short fat hairy legs!' THEN, I knew the game was up! 😆 Well done, Anthony Stuctbury!

ABOVE: ONE OF THE MANY appearances Peter Cushing made on the MORECAMBE and WISE show.This one is from 1969with . .  Peter Cushing as King Arthur, Ernie Wise as Merlin, Eric Morecambe as Sherlock Holmes and Ann Hamilton as Guinevere in the play what Ernie wrote - Knights Of The Round Table. This appearance was Cushing's first show, and set the 'framework' for all his other appearances with Eric and Ernie, where he was chasing the PAY for this first show! 😁😅

 

 

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SEVERIN RELEASES UPGRADED AND UNCUT BLU RAY : AMICUS FILMS 'THE BEAST MUST DIE'

THE BEAST SKIPS ACROSS BOTH SIDES OF THE ATLANTIC! Back in June, Indicator / Powerhouse films released a much awaited blu ray remastered limited edition of one of the last horror films that Peter Cushing made for Amicus films, 'The Beast Must Die'.... also originally planned for June, was Severin films own REGION 0 release of a remastered blu ray of 'THE BEAST MUST DIE'. This release was scuppered by on going issues internationally with a real horror of a different kind... but now, I am very pleased to announce, Severin has everything in hand and their release hits the streets on AUGUST 25th 2020... orders have been panting in, since July! 

ABOVE: CALLUM MCKELVIE'S great review of Amicus films, 'The Beast Must Die' along with a growlingly PCASUK rare still gallery of images and pic fro  the film: RIGHT HERE! 

IT'S GREAT THAT PETER CUSHING FANS and admirers of the film on both sides, can now enjoy a remaster of a Amicus Cushing Classic! I'll be posting a review of both releases and their remasters later. I would guess there would little if any quality differences BUT.... the extras, do differ on the two blu rays extras.. I would love to hear from anyone who has the Powerhouse release... and if you have ordered Severin's? 

BELOW is rundown of the SPEC of the Severin films release..... 

Audio Commentary with Director Paul Annett and Filmmaker Jonathan Sothcott.

'And Then There Were Werewolves' – Audio Essay By Horror Historian Troy Howarth.

Directing the Beast – Archival Interview with Director Paul Annett.

Audio Interview Excerpt of Milton Subotsky on BEAST MUST DIE – Interviewed by Philip Nutman.

Audio Interview with Producer Max J Rosenberg – Interviewed by Sothcott.

Original Theatrical Trailer with Optional Commentary by Genre Scholars Kim Newman and David Flint.

'The Beast Must Die'
1 DVD disc
Label: Severin Films
Pre-order Started: 7/28/20 Street: 8/25/20
MSRP: $19.98
UPC: 663390004067

Catalog #: SEV94067

'THE BEAST MUST DIE', when released, was actually asking a LOT from your average 'Peter Cushing' fan. Not only was the script.. interesting, the score, but Cushing's appearance as Dr Lundgren . .  the crop cut wig AND THAT sweater?? Too much?? ....maybe..... 

MPAA Rating: NR
Genre: Horror
Color, 92 minutes in English and Spanish with English subtitles
Anamorphic Widescreen 1.66:1
Dolby Digital Mono
Region: 0

Production year: 1974
Director: Paul Annett
Cast: Calvin Lockhart, Peter Cushing, Marlene Clark

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REMEMBERING PETER CUSHING : MARKING THE ANNIVERSARY TODAY AUGUST 11TH 2020

TODAY marks the 26th year of Peter Cushing's passing... I wonder where you were, what you were doing when you heard the news...? The posting of this banner and text, at the  Facebook PCASUK Fan Page as our daily post, has of course prompted the annual huge response in comments, messages and shares. It is, as ever touching and clearing shows the love and affection, Peter still holds in peoples hearts and memories . .

Peter Cushing and his wife, Helen

 

Peter Cushing, at home in Whitstable where he and his wife, Helen lived from 1958, until their passing.

WHILE WE MAY still feel a tinge of sadness at the thought of it being this long, since Peter passed, take heart: he has never really left us . . and never will, so long as the many, many fans and admirers continue to revisit the much loved work and films in which he appeared . . and maybe today , mark in your own way and help celebrate his life and career 😉 Marcus Brooks

 

SCREAM FACTORY ANNOUNCES NEW BLU RAY 'BRIDES OF DRACULA' FOR RELEASE IN NOVEMBER 2020

NEWS: SCREAM FACTORY has announced a NEW Collector Edition Blu Ray for the US of Hammers Brides Of Dracula starring Peter Cushing, Yvonne Monlaur, David Peel, Martitia Hunt, Freda Jackson.. and a host of Hammer film regulars! Make up Roy Ashton. Directed by Terence Fisher!

 

 

 

OUR PCASUK REVIEW of 'BRIDES OF DRACULA'  with Gallery and GIFS written by  Callum McKelvie! RIGHT HERE!

The DETAILS we have from SCREAM currently are as follows:

• National street date for North America (Region A) is 11/10.

•This is being presented as a Collector’s Edition release and will come guaranteed with a slipcover in its first three months of release

•The newly commissioned artwork you see pictured comes to us from artist Mark Maddox (Dracula: Prince of Darkness, Frankenstein Created Woman). This art will be front-facing and the reverse side of the wrap will feature the original theatrical artwork.

•New extras are in progress and will be announced on a later date. We can confirm today though that we are proceeding with a new transfer of the film

 

Order from SHOUTFACTORY.COM and get an EXCLUSIVE 18" X 24" ROLLED POSTER featuring our brand new artwork, available while supplies last!

 

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CAST AND CREW ARRIVE TO START THE ROLLING OF 'THE SEVEN GOLEN VAMPIRES PLUS A FACE YOU'LL REMEMBER WITH AN ANNIVERSARY!

ABOVE: PETER CUSHING and movie mogul Run Run Shaw arriving to start work on Hammer films Kung Fu Vampire film, 'Legend of the Seven Golden Vampires'. Producer and CEO of Hammer Michael Careeras can be seen 'hiding' behind Cushing, with a look of a man stressed. It was a production where they knew it was going to be a challenge. But nothing could have prepared them, for what was to come. Director, Roy Ward Baker, in the background right...full of positivity, as you can see...can't wait to begin!😁😂 Personally, I LOVE the film. Hammer HAD to change the format of the Dracula film, it was becoming stale. Many complain about John Forbes-Robertson's Dracula, his make up and 'look'! But 'Legend' was produced with a style and concept, common to supernatural and Kung Fu films in Hong Kong. You don't go all the way from the UK to Hong Kong to make a Hammer film, that looks the same as, something that could have been made cheaper and easier at Elstree studio, just outside London!  Warner Bros was providing the backing for distribution, but insisted that the film also carry a character, like Dracula, someone well known  to the West, where the film would be seen. Hammer films, go to for the Count, Christopher Lee, wasn't up for the game, but Peter Cushing as Van Helsing was. Warner hated it and buried it. A real shame. So, there you have it... a Hammer Dracula Vampire film with Kung fu. If you get the chance, go along with it, for the ride... it IS different 😏😃 

HERE'S A FACE... if you are a Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Hammer film or indeed James Bond fan... you will certainly recognise... but his name?? Dudley Frederick Peter Butler-Madden, was born in Malaysia back in 1904. Became an actor and chopped the name to Peter Madden and went on to appear in many, many films and tv shows produced in the UK. 'Frankenstein Created Woman' in 1967, 'Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell' in 1973 both with Peter Cushing for Hammer films.  

PETER MADDEN'S Amicus film with Peter also in the cast was 'Dr Terror's House of Horrors in 1965. He held a bigger role for Hammer in 'Kiss of the Vampire' as the innkeeper Bruno in 1963. Madden also appeared in the UK cult television series 'The Prisoner' (1967) uncredited, he plays the sinister undertaker in the opening sequence! On television he was seen in 'Danger Man', 'Z-Cars', 'The Avengers', 'The Saint' and 'The Champions', 'Out of the Unknown', 'Steptoe and Son' in the episode 'Live Now P.A.Y.E. Later' and also played Inspector Lestrade opposite Douglas Wilmer’s 'Sherlock Holmes' in the 1965 BBC series. Madden even stepped into a role in 'From Russia With Love' the James Bond entry of 63 as Mac Adams. There is hardly a UK tv series of the 60's or 70's he did not appear in. A very busy and popular actor.. we always spot him.. even of we don;t recall his name. You are remembered on your birthday Peter! Happy Birthday to you! 😊

 

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#CHRISTOPHERLEE SATURDAY : THE BEST TWO OF THE BUNCH AND TWO FIT TO TERRIFY !

THREE GREAT POSTS, with big responses for FRIDAY and #CHRISTOPHERLEE SATURDAY happening right now at FACEBOOK PCASUK FAN PAGE!  Here is the FIRST ABOVE: In all, Lee played Dracula ELEVEN times: seven films for Hammer Productions, once in a guest appearance in 'The Magic Christian' (1969)...once for Jesse Franco's Count Dracula (1970), uncredited in Jerry Lewis's One More Time (1970) and Édouard Molinaro's Dracula and Son (1976).... of Hammer films 'Dracula / Horror of Dracula' 'Dracula, Prince of Darkness' Dracula Has Risen From The Grave' 'Taste The Blood Of Dracula' Scars of Dracula' Dracula AD 1972' and finally, 'The Satanic Rites of Dracula' At the POST we are asking, if you can pick your TWO favourites????... AND WHAT a response!

OUR FIRST POST FOR #CHRISTOPHERLEE  SATURDAY is a request for a banner I made sometime ago, it promoted quite a few great comments from friends and followers back then, and hasn't failed today either!

FINALLY: HERE IS A DOUBLE IMAGE POST with BOTH Cushing and Lee, looking QUITE different from how we would usually see them and we are asking you to comment! To play a vampire hunter, Baron Frankenstein, Dr Who, Tarkin or Sherlock Holmes... or Count Dracula, A Bond villain, Count Dooku or the evil wizard Saruman... you certainly HAD to be... FIT .... ladies AND gentlemen, how do you rate them? 😏😁

UK PETER CUSHING APPRECIATION SOCIETY IS BACK LIVE ON BLOGGER! BIZ AS USUAL!

AFTER A WAIT OF SOME TWO WEEKS, little ol me and thousands of other regular BLOGGERS have been waiting to see WHAT the FINAL results of Blogger's revamp was going to look like...and if it would make the business of managing a blog, any more difficult, from what we have been very happy with for the last ten years!

WHILE WE WAITED, I read many features and comments on forums, from some VERT unhappy bloggers, who had spent ten years or more building a huge archive on their personal blogs. Photographs, artwork, features... it all takes time and in some cases, unless you make a 'copy' of your content... all the work and effort could be lost or untransferable to another site. It looked like for a few days like everything had changed, buttons were missing, hard to find and all kinds of worrying developments and angry bloggers, who were ready to up-camped and move elsewhere. For us, I am happy to say that right now... it looks like things have settled and the dashboard and outcomes DO look pretty much the same pre the Blogger change. It's changes that maybe most visitors wont be away of maybe, but for the Bloggers who spend MANY hours creating posts, it doe make a difference... especially if you are not that computer or tech savvy! It is one of the REAL positives of Blogger... it is easy to use. Features can be for some a little basic, but for us.. that's fine. For me, the creation is in the making of the banner and the writing.. NOT my lay out. It's one of the many things that I think has kept our PCASUK Blog popular... easy to find, read, explore and navigate! So THANK YOU Blogger for making the changes I hope, effective and simple for us simple Bloggers and not changing too much. So it's back to posting and sharing the contents of the FACEBOOK PCAS FAN PAGE   AND here's to ANOTHER TEN YEARS! - Marcus